Cowichan Bay
British Columbia · Canada
About This Location
Cowichan Bay is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, 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
Iceland Gull
Larus glaucoides
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
Fox Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
California Quail
Greater Yellowlegs
Ring-billed Gull
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Barn Swallow
House Finch
Purple Finch
Spotted Towhee
Killdeer
Long-billed Dowitcher
Lesser Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Western Sandpiper
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 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 →