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

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/16/2026Lumby--Rawlings Lake1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

4/12/2026Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/11/2026Grey Canal Trail - Glenhayes to McKoryk Road1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

4/10/2026Vernon--Swan Lake grassland trail1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/9/2026RAWLINGS LAKE,BC2 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

4/7/2026Lumby--Rawlings Lake2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

164/18/2026

Cinnamon Teal

14/18/2026

Northern Shoveler

224/18/2026

Gadwall

104/18/2026

American Wigeon

564/18/2026

Mallard

384/18/2026

Northern Pintail

34/18/2026

Green-winged Teal

164/18/2026

Canvasback

14/18/2026

Redhead

284/18/2026

Ring-necked Duck

224/18/2026

Lesser Scaup

404/18/2026

Bufflehead

164/18/2026

Common Goldeneye

24/18/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

244/18/2026

Ruddy Duck

1204/18/2026

Ruffed Grouse

24/18/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

14/18/2026

American Coot

6004/18/2026

Killdeer

64/18/2026

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.