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

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/19/2026Cypress Provincial Park1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

6/18/2026Delta--Brunswick Point1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

6/16/2026Wreck Beach, UBC, Vancouver, BC, Canada1 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

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

6/15/202611311 No.3 Rd, Richmond CA-BC (49.1306,-123.1367)2 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

6/15/2026West Vancouver--The Great Trail1 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

6/13/2026Richmond--Terra Nova1 observed

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

6/13/2026Pacific Spirit Park--Canyon Trails1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

6/13/2026Reifel Bird Sanctuary8 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

156/19/2026

Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

36/19/2026

Western Flycatcher

26/19/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

26/19/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

16/19/2026

Brown Creeper

16/19/2026

Swainson's Thrush

16/19/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

16/19/2026

Rufous Hummingbird

16/19/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

26/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/19/2026

Willow Flycatcher

16/19/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

26/19/2026

American Crow

26/19/2026

Common Raven

16/19/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

36/19/2026

Tree Swallow

16/19/2026

Barn Swallow

16/19/2026

American Robin

26/19/2026

Cedar Waxwing

46/19/2026

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.