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
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Ancient Murrelet
Synthliboramphus antiquus
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Pomarine Jaeger
Stercorarius pomarinus
Eastern Kingbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
American Golden-Plover
Pluvialis dominica
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Calidris subruficollis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black Turnstone
Canada Goose
Harlequin Duck
Pigeon Guillemot
Heermann's Gull
California Gull
Glaucous-winged Gull
American Crow
House Sparrow
Red Crossbill
Song Sparrow
Anna's Hummingbird
Black Oystercatcher
Rhinoceros Auklet
Common Murre
Bald Eagle
Downy Woodpecker
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Brown Creeper
Bewick's Wren
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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