Little Qualicum estuary
British Columbia · Canada
Moderate
May-October
Free
Open year-round, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Little Qualicum estuary is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This estuary habitat attracts Brant, Canada Goose, and American Wigeon 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
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Townsend's Solitaire
Myadestes townsendi
Canada Jay
Perisoreus canadensis
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Killdeer
Pigeon Guillemot
Short-billed Gull
Common Loon
Bald Eagle
Western Warbling Vireo
American Crow
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Common Nighthawk
Black Oystercatcher
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Time your visit around low tide for the best shorebird viewing.
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Scan open mudflats and salt marsh edges for rails and herons.
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Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
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Visit during spring migration (April-May) for the greatest species diversity
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Fall migration (September-October) brings waves of southbound warblers and raptors
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park
- Milner Gardens & Woodland
- Qualicum National Wildlife Area
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British Columbia Birding Guide
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