Lumby - Rawlings Lake

British Columbia · Canada

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Lumby - Rawlings Lake is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Gadwall 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

Canada Goose Trumpeter Swan Gadwall Mallard Northern Pintail

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

8/19/2026Lumby--Rawlings Lake1 observed

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

8/18/2026Vernon--Swan Lake, Meadowlark Road4 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

8/15/2026102–184 Mitchell Rd, North Okanagan CA-BC 50.21729, -118.598542 observed

Bewick's Wren

Thryomanes bewickii

8/9/2026Vernon--Goose Lake Range Park2 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

8/9/2026467 Pottery Rd.Vernon B. C.1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

8/8/2026Lumby--Rawlings Lake1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

8/20/2026

Gadwall

8/20/2026

Mallard

8/20/2026

Northern Pintail

18/20/2026

Green-winged Teal

8/20/2026

Canvasback

18/20/2026

Redhead

8/20/2026

Ring-necked Duck

8/20/2026

Lesser Scaup

8/20/2026

Bufflehead

8/20/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

8/20/2026

Ruddy Duck

8/20/2026

American Coot

8/20/2026

Killdeer

58/20/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

18/20/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

18/20/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

28/20/2026

Baird's Sandpiper

28/20/2026

Least Sandpiper

168/20/2026

Western Sandpiper

18/20/2026

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 Lumby - Rawlings Lake for birding?▼

The best months to visit Lumby - Rawlings Lake for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Lumby - Rawlings Lake?▼

Notable species at Lumby - Rawlings Lake include Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Gadwall, Mallard, Northern Pintail. The area supports lake habitats.

How difficult is birding at Lumby - Rawlings Lake?▼

Birding at Lumby - Rawlings Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Lumby - Rawlings Lake?▼

Lumby - Rawlings Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.