Kelowna - Munson Pond

British Columbia · Canada

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Kelowna - Munson Pond is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Wood 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

Cackling Goose Canada Goose Wood Duck Gadwall American Wigeon

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black-necked Stilt

Himantopus mexicanus

8/23/2026Kelowna--Robert Lake4 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

8/23/2026Kelowna--Munson Pond1 observed

Clark's Grebe

Aechmophorus clarkii

8/20/2026West Kelowna--Green Bay1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

8/20/2026Kelowna--Munson Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

2508/23/2026

Wood Duck

48/23/2026

Gadwall

28/23/2026

American Wigeon

38/23/2026

Mallard

1708/23/2026

Northern Pintail

28/23/2026

California Quail

28/23/2026

Rock Pigeon

18/23/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

18/23/2026

Mourning Dove

38/23/2026

Vaux's Swift

28/23/2026

Killdeer

68/23/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/23/2026

Semipalmated Sandpiper

18/23/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

18/23/2026

Green Heron

18/23/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/23/2026

Northern Flicker

18/23/2026

Willow Flycatcher

28/23/2026

Say's Phoebe

18/23/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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 Kelowna - Munson Pond for birding?▼

The best months to visit Kelowna - Munson Pond for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Kelowna - Munson Pond?▼

Notable species at Kelowna - Munson Pond include Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Gadwall, American Wigeon. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Kelowna - Munson Pond?▼

Birding at Kelowna - Munson Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Kelowna - Munson Pond?▼

Kelowna - Munson Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.