Lake birding habitat

Kelowna - Robert Lake

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Kelowna - Robert Lake is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

4/20/2026Kelowna--Maude-Roxby Sanctuary1 observed

Cassin's Vireo

Vireo cassinii

4/18/2026Kelowna--Munson Pond1 observed

Dusky Flycatcher

Empidonax oberholseri

4/17/2026Winfield Creek Preserve1 observed

Vaux's Swift

Chaetura vauxi

4/16/2026Art pond2 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

4/15/2026Cougar Canyon trail1 observed

Cackling Goose (minima)

Branta hutchinsii

4/14/2026Kelowna--Munson Pond2 observed

Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

4/13/2026470 Banks Rd, Kelowna CA-BC 49.88395, -119.422231 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/13/2026Kelowna--Joe Rich Grasslands and Woodland trail1 observed

Anna's Hummingbird

Calypte anna

4/13/2026The University of British Columbia, Kelowna CA-BC 49.93951, -119.394851 observed

Northern House Wren (Northern)

Troglodytes aedon

4/13/20262780 Joe Riche Road, Kelowna, British Columbia, CA (49.867, -119.332)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

104/20/2026

Cinnamon Teal

64/20/2026

Northern Shoveler

1104/20/2026

Gadwall

44/20/2026

American Wigeon

24/20/2026

Mallard

234/20/2026

Green-winged Teal

84/20/2026

Lesser Scaup

24/20/2026

California Quail

24/20/2026

Vaux's Swift

14/20/2026

Virginia Rail

14/20/2026

American Coot

54/20/2026

Black-necked Stilt

84/20/2026

Killdeer

74/20/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

14/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

34/20/2026

Western Sandpiper

14/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/20/2026

Eared Grebe

64/20/2026

Northern Harrier

14/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  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 - Robert Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Kelowna - Robert Lake for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Kelowna - Robert Lake?
Notable species at Kelowna - Robert Lake include Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, Killdeer, Northern Harrier. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Kelowna - Robert Lake?
Birding at Kelowna - Robert Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Kelowna - Robert Lake?
Kelowna - Robert Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.