Oak Bay - Cattle Point
British Columbia · Canada
About This Location
Oak Bay - Cattle Point is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Harlequin Duck among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
American Wigeon x Green-winged Teal (hybrid)
Mareca americana x Anas crecca
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black Oystercatcher
Brown-headed Cowbird
Harlequin Duck
Anna's Hummingbird
Marbled Murrelet
Pigeon Guillemot
Glaucous-winged Gull
Pelagic Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Downy Woodpecker
White-crowned Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
American Wigeon
Green-winged Teal
Surf Scoter
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
Amenities
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British Columbia Birding Guide
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