Wetland birding habitat

Pitt Wildlife Management Area and Vicinity

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Pitt Wildlife Management Area and Vicinity is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Northern Flicker, European Starling, and American Robin 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

8/22/2026North Vancouver--Maplewood Flats Conservation Area1 observed

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

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

8/15/2026crib1 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

Common Nighthawk

48/22/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/22/2026

Northern Flicker

18/22/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

18/22/2026

Barn Swallow

38/22/2026

Cedar Waxwing

28/22/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

18/22/2026

Song Sparrow

18/22/2026

Common Yellowthroat

38/22/2026

American Robin

18/22/2026

Band-tailed Pigeon

18/22/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

68/22/2026

Mallard

108/22/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

68/22/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

58/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/22/2026

Turkey Vulture

18/22/2026

Osprey

38/22/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/22/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

18/22/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  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 Wildlife Management Area and Vicinity for birding?
The best months to visit Pitt Wildlife Management Area and Vicinity for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Pitt Wildlife Management Area and Vicinity?
Notable species at Pitt Wildlife Management Area and Vicinity include Northern Flicker, European Starling, American Robin, Song Sparrow, Spotted Towhee. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pitt Wildlife Management Area and Vicinity?
Birding at Pitt Wildlife Management Area and Vicinity is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pitt Wildlife Management Area and Vicinity?
Pitt Wildlife Management Area and Vicinity offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.