Martindale Flats

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Martindale Flats is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Green-winged Teal 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

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

3/5/2026Saanich--Beckwith Park1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/5/2026Langford Lake1 observed

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

3/5/2026Witty's Lagoon Regional Park1 observed

Golden-crowned x White-throated Sparrow (hybrid)

Zonotrichia atricapilla x albicollis

3/4/2026Victoria--Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary1 observed

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

3/4/2026Martindale Flats

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

3/4/2026Clover Point2 observed

Spotted Towhee (maculatus Group)

Pipilo maculatus

3/3/2026Fairfield1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

3/3/2026CA-BC-Victoria - Esquimalt Harbour3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Wigeon

403/4/2026

Mallard

503/4/2026

Green-winged Teal

23/4/2026

Killdeer

63/4/2026

Short-billed Gull

603/4/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

203/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/4/2026

Northern Harrier

13/4/2026

Bald Eagle

13/4/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

23/4/2026

Canada Goose

3/2/2026

Eurasian Wigeon

23/2/2026

American Robin

33/2/2026

Northern Pintail

503/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

23/2/2026

Common Raven

13/2/2026

Snow Goose

253/1/2026

Cackling Goose

453/1/2026

Trumpeter Swan

353/1/2026

Gadwall

43/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Martindale Flats for birding?
The best months to visit Martindale Flats for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Martindale Flats?
Notable species at Martindale Flats include American Wigeon, Mallard, Green-winged Teal, Killdeer, Short-billed Gull. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Martindale Flats?
Birding at Martindale Flats is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Martindale Flats?
Martindale Flats offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.