Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Richmond - Terra Nova

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Richmond - Terra Nova is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Anna's Hummingbird 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

6/19/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)2 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/19/2026Cypress Provincial Park1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

6/18/2026Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty2 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

6/18/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

6/18/2026Delta--Brunswick Point1 observed

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

6/17/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)1 observed

Swainson's Thrush (Russet-backed)

Catharus ustulatus

6/15/2026North Vancouver--Heywood Park1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

6/15/2026Iona Island--South Jetty1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

536/19/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

46/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/19/2026

Bald Eagle

16/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

26/19/2026

Northern Flicker

36/19/2026

American Crow

66/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

26/19/2026

Tree Swallow

16/19/2026

Bushtit

76/19/2026

American Robin

16/19/2026

House Finch

36/19/2026

Song Sparrow

26/19/2026

Spotted Towhee

36/19/2026

Gadwall

56/18/2026

Common Nighthawk

16/18/2026

Virginia Rail

26/18/2026

Bewick's Wren

16/18/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/18/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

16/18/2026

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 Richmond - Terra Nova for birding?
The best months to visit Richmond - Terra Nova for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Richmond - Terra Nova?
Notable species at Richmond - Terra Nova include American Wigeon, Mallard, Anna's Hummingbird, Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Richmond - Terra Nova?
Birding at Richmond - Terra Nova is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Richmond - Terra Nova?
Richmond - Terra Nova offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.