Iona Island - South Jetty
British Columbia · Canada
About This Location
Iona Island - South Jetty is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Swainson's Thrush (Russet-backed)
Catharus ustulatus
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Greater Scaup
Red-breasted Merganser
Glaucous-winged Gull
Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Yellowthroat
Lesser Scaup
European Starling
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.
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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
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