Cowichan Bay
British Columbia · Canada
Moderate
May-October
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
Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x acuta
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Trumpeter Swan
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Surf Scoter
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Barrow's Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
California Quail
American Coot
Killdeer
Glaucous-winged Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
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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