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

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

4/20/2026Iona Island (General)10 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

4/20/2026Delta -- Roberts Bank, south dyke, jetty base (including 41b Street marsh)6 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

4/20/2026UBC--Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

4/19/2026Richmond--Garden City Lands1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

4/19/2026North Vancouver--Maplewood Flats Conservation Area1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

4/19/2026Science World1 observed

Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)

Anas crecca

4/19/2026Reifel Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

4/19/2026Ladner--Ferry Road1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

14/20/2026

Mallard

84/20/2026

Surf Scoter

24/20/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

74/20/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

34/20/2026

Rufous Hummingbird

14/20/2026

Killdeer

14/20/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

304/20/2026

Short-billed Gull

14/20/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

44/20/2026

Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

24/20/2026

Bald Eagle

44/20/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Northern Flicker

14/20/2026

Western Flycatcher

14/20/2026

Hutton's Vireo

14/20/2026

American Crow

404/20/2026

Common Raven

14/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

34/20/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

44/20/2026

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.