Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mallard, Red-breasted Merganser, 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

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

8/21/2026Delta—Boundary Bay--72nd St. to 88 St.1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

8/21/2026Richmond--Garden City Park1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

8/21/2026Reifel Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

8/21/2026Reifel Bird Sanctuary2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gadwall

28/20/2026

Mallard

48/20/2026

Rufous Hummingbird

18/20/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

18/20/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

28/19/2026

Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

28/19/2026

Caspian Tern

18/19/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

28/19/2026

American Crow

28/19/2026

Common Raven

18/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

8/19/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

28/19/2026

American Robin

38/19/2026

Cedar Waxwing

38/19/2026

Song Sparrow

18/19/2026

Spotted Towhee

28/19/2026

Western Tanager

18/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

78/17/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

18/17/2026

Northern Flicker

18/17/2026

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 UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds for birding?
The best months to visit UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds?
Notable species at UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds include Mallard, Red-breasted Merganser, Anna's Hummingbird, Bonaparte's Gull, Short-billed Gull. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds?
Birding at UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds?
UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.