Harrison Hot Springs - Beach & town

British Columbia · Canada

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Habitat

Coastal

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

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

Canada Goose American Wigeon Ring-necked Duck Greater Scaup Lesser Scaup

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Least Flycatcher

Empidonax minimus

6/18/2026Rosedale Ferry Road1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

6/18/2026slough view1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/17/2026Pumphouse Dyke, Agassiz1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

6/17/2026Pumphouse Dyke, Agassiz1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

6/13/2026Mount Parker, Service Roads3 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

6/6/2026Harrison Hot Springs--Beach & town1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

6/6/2026Harrison Hot Springs--Beach & town3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

1106/15/2026

Mallard

16/15/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

16/15/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

16/15/2026

Vaux's Swift

26/15/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

26/15/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

26/15/2026

Northern Flicker

16/15/2026

Western Flycatcher

16/15/2026

American Crow

36/15/2026

Common Raven

26/15/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

46/15/2026

Tree Swallow

56/15/2026

Violet-green Swallow

106/15/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

16/15/2026

Barn Swallow

206/15/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

16/15/2026

Brown Creeper

16/15/2026

European Starling

196/15/2026

Swainson's Thrush

16/15/2026

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

Parking

Trails

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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.