Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Pitt Meadows - Grant Narrows

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Pitt Meadows - Grant Narrows is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/15/2026Pitt Meadows--Catbird Slough1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

6/13/2026Pitt Meadows--Katzie Marsh1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

26/14/2026

Gadwall

16/14/2026

Mallard

26/14/2026

Common Merganser

16/14/2026

Band-tailed Pigeon

26/14/2026

Rufous Hummingbird

26/14/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

16/14/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/14/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/14/2026

Osprey

16/14/2026

Northern Harrier

16/14/2026

Bald Eagle

16/14/2026

Northern Flicker

16/14/2026

Peregrine Falcon

16/14/2026

Willow Flycatcher

106/14/2026

Eastern Kingbird

26/14/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

6/14/2026

American Crow

6/14/2026

Common Raven

26/14/2026

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