Delta—Westham Island
British Columbia · Canada
About This Location
Delta—Westham Island is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Common Merganser
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Black-bellied Plover
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Marsh Wren
Bewick's Wren
European Starling
American Robin
White-crowned Sparrow
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Orange-crowned Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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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 →