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

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

8/20/2026Coquitlam, New Horizons1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

8/19/2026Burnaby Lake--Avalon entrance1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

8/17/2026North Vancouver--Maplewood Flats Conservation Area1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

8/16/2026Coquitlam, New Horizons1 observed

Great Egret (American)

Ardea alba

8/14/2026Surrey Golf Course1 observed

Great Egret

Ardea alba

8/14/2026Surrey golf course1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

8/14/2026Pitt Meadows--Grant Narrows Nature Trail1 observed

Western Meadowlark

Sturnella neglecta

8/9/2026Coquitlam—ƛ̓éxətəm (tla-hut-um) Regional Park1 observed

American Pipit

Anthus rubescens

8/9/2026Langley—93 B Avenue3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Sandhill Crane

28/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

18/21/2026

Northern Harrier

18/21/2026

Common Merganser

38/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/20/2026

Osprey

18/20/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/20/2026

Cedar Waxwing

38/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/20/2026

Steller's Jay

18/20/2026

Brown Creeper

18/20/2026

Gray Catbird

18/20/2026

American Robin

18/20/2026

Mallard

28/20/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

18/20/2026

Hammond's Flycatcher

18/20/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

28/20/2026

Common Raven

18/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

58/20/2026

Bushtit

208/20/2026

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.