Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Kelowna - Maude-Roxby Sanctuary

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Kelowna - Maude-Roxby Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Gadwall, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/19/2026Rose Valley Regional Park--Reservoir Road2 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

6/8/2026Kelowna--Maude-Roxby Sanctuary1 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

6/6/2026Kelowna--Robert Lake1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

206/17/2026

California Quail

26/17/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

26/17/2026

Sora

16/17/2026

Killdeer

26/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

16/17/2026

Osprey

16/17/2026

American Robin

26/17/2026

House Finch

26/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

256/17/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/17/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/11/2026

Northern Flicker

6/11/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

56/11/2026

Brown Creeper

16/11/2026

European Starling

6/11/2026

Cedar Waxwing

6/11/2026

Song Sparrow

6/11/2026

Common Merganser

146/8/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

16/8/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Kelowna - Maude-Roxby Sanctuary for birding?
The best months to visit Kelowna - Maude-Roxby Sanctuary for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Kelowna - Maude-Roxby Sanctuary?
Notable species at Kelowna - Maude-Roxby Sanctuary include Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard, Ring-necked Pheasant, Ring-billed Gull. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kelowna - Maude-Roxby Sanctuary?
Birding at Kelowna - Maude-Roxby Sanctuary is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Kelowna - Maude-Roxby Sanctuary?
Kelowna - Maude-Roxby Sanctuary offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.