Reifel Bird Sanctuary
British Columbia · Canada
Moderate
May-October
C$5 adults
Open daily, 9 AM - 4 PM
About This Location
Reifel Bird Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 275 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Swainson's Thrush (Russet-backed)
Catharus ustulatus
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Sandhill Crane
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
Marsh Wren
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Canada Goose
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Band-tailed Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Glaucous-winged Gull
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
- 2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
- 4
Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Boundary Bay Regional Park
- Burns Bog
- Ladner Village
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British Columbia Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in British Columbia →