Creston - Channel Road

British Columbia · Canada

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Habitat

Boreal/TaigaForest

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Creston - Channel Road is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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

Canada Goose Mallard Bufflehead Common Goldeneye Hooded Merganser

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

4/18/2026Forest Hut1 observed

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

4/15/2026Flicker Flutter1 observed

Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

4/14/2026CVWMA Administration Office1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

4/14/2026Creston--Duck Lake South Dyke/Nesting Area2 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

4/11/2026Wynndel--Duck Lk Boat Launch Paddle To Leach Lk and back1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

4/9/2026CVWMA Admin Office loop2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

174/19/2026

Wood Duck

104/19/2026

Gadwall

24/19/2026

American Wigeon

1504/19/2026

Mallard

184/19/2026

Green-winged Teal

24/19/2026

Ring-necked Duck

384/19/2026

Bufflehead

64/19/2026

Common Goldeneye

164/19/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

24/19/2026

Hooded Merganser

24/19/2026

California Quail

24/19/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

24/19/2026

Mourning Dove

34/19/2026

Killdeer

34/19/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

24/19/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/19/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/19/2026

Red-naped Sapsucker

24/19/2026

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

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Creston - Channel Road for birding?▼

The best months to visit Creston - Channel Road for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Creston - Channel Road?▼

Notable species at Creston - Channel Road include Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.

How difficult is birding at Creston - Channel Road?▼

Birding at Creston - Channel Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Creston - Channel Road?▼

Creston - Channel Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.