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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Calidris subruficollis
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Virginia Rail
Sandhill Crane
American Avocet
Greater Yellowlegs
Sanderling
Western Sandpiper
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
Western Flycatcher
Black-capped Chickadee
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
Red-breasted Nuthatch
House Finch
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
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 →