Coastal birding habitat

Harrison Hot Springs - Beach & town

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Harrison Hot Springs - Beach & town is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Ring-necked Duck 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 Creeper (occidentalis Group)

Certhia americana

4/19/2026Quqo’:lem Park1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

4/18/2026Harrison Hot Springs -- Mount Agassiz8 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

4/17/2026Agassiz--Tuyttens Rd. Wetlands1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

4/15/2026Agassiz--Tuyttens Rd. Wetlands1 observed

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

4/15/2026Agassiz--Tuyttens Rd. Wetlands1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

4/15/2026Chilliwack--Island 22 Park1 observed

Black-throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

4/13/2026Ryder Lake--Extrom area1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

4/12/2026Chilliwack--Walden Park2 observed

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

4/12/2026Chilliwack, 9522 Hazel St.1 observed

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

4/11/2026Hope Airport1 observed

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

4/10/2026Harrison Hot Springs--Beach & town2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bufflehead

204/18/2026

Common Merganser

204/18/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

14/18/2026

American Coot

24/18/2026

American Robin

94/18/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

14/18/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

14/18/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

24/18/2026

Canvasback

14/18/2026

Ring-necked Duck

64/18/2026

Greater Scaup

24/18/2026

Lesser Scaup

674/18/2026

Common Goldeneye

94/18/2026

Red-necked Grebe

14/18/2026

Tree Swallow

154/18/2026

Violet-green Swallow

104/18/2026

Barn Swallow

54/18/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

14/18/2026

European Starling

14/18/2026

House Sparrow

14/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Harrison Hot Springs - Beach & town for birding?
The best months to visit Harrison Hot Springs - Beach & town for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Harrison Hot Springs - Beach & town?
Notable species at Harrison Hot Springs - Beach & town include Canada Goose, American Wigeon, Ring-necked Duck, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Harrison Hot Springs - Beach & town?
Birding at Harrison Hot Springs - Beach & town is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Harrison Hot Springs - Beach & town?
Harrison Hot Springs - Beach & town offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.