Coastal birding habitat

Oyster Bay

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Oyster Bay is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Trumpeter Swan, Mallard, and Northern Pintail 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

Sora

Porzana carolina

4/22/2026Erickson Road Drainage Pond1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/21/2026Comox--Air Force Beach1 observed

MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

4/20/2026Auto selected 49.71549, -124.933271 observed

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

4/19/2026Oyster Bay1 observed

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

4/18/2026Oyster Bay1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Green-winged Teal

94/21/2026

Black-bellied Plover

74/21/2026

Killdeer

14/21/2026

Dunlin

114/21/2026

Least Sandpiper

64/21/2026

Western Sandpiper

184/21/2026

Short-billed Gull

74/21/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

164/21/2026

European Starling

134/21/2026

Northern Pintail

74/21/2026

Bufflehead

124/21/2026

Black Oystercatcher

34/21/2026

Pigeon Guillemot

14/21/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

94/21/2026

Caspian Tern

24/21/2026

Horned Grebe

14/21/2026

Red-necked Grebe

14/21/2026

Pacific Loon

14/21/2026

Common Loon

14/21/2026

Common Raven

14/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Oyster Bay for birding?
The best months to visit Oyster Bay for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Oyster Bay?
Notable species at Oyster Bay include Trumpeter Swan, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Lesser Scaup. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Oyster Bay?
Birding at Oyster Bay is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.