Courtenay airpark
British Columbia · Canada
About This Location
Courtenay airpark is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Trumpeter Swan among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
South Polar Skua
Stercorarius maccormicki
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Common Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Bald Eagle
American Crow
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Vaux's Swift
Anna's Hummingbird
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Hairy Woodpecker
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
- 2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
Amenities
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British Columbia Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in British Columbia →