Tofino
British Columbia · Canada
About This Location
Tofino is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Northern Flicker, and American Crow 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
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Heermann's Gull
Larus heermanni
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rufous Hummingbird
Glaucous-winged Gull
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
American Crow
Violet-green Swallow
Purple Martin
Barn Swallow
House Sparrow
Rock Pigeon
Marbled Murrelet
Pelagic Cormorant
Western Flycatcher
Steller's Jay
Common Raven
Pacific Wren
European Starling
Swainson's Thrush
Hermit Thrush
American Robin
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.
Amenities
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British Columbia Birding Guide
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