Salmon Arm Bay
British Columbia · Canada
Moderate
May-October
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Salmon Arm Bay is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 279 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Gadwall 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
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Western x Clark's Grebe (hybrid)
Aechmophorus occidentalis x clarkii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Ring-necked Pheasant
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Virginia Rail
American Coot
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Long-billed Dowitcher
Wilson's Snipe
Red-necked Phalarope
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
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Onshore winds can push pelagic species closer to shore, making post-storm days excellent for rarities.
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Peak spring migration runs mid-May in this region — plan visits around this window for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Salmon Arm Wharf
- Shuswap Lake
- Sicamous
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British Columbia Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in British Columbia →