Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Common Murre, and Red-throated Loon 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

Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

6/18/2026British Columbia, CA (48.853, -125.413)1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/13/2026Pacific Rim National Park--Comber's Beach1 observed

Heermann's Gull

Larus heermanni

6/12/2026Ucluelet--Amphitrite Point1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

6/7/2026Ucluelet--Amphitrite Point2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black Oystercatcher

36/12/2026

Cassin's Auklet

26/12/2026

Pigeon Guillemot

46/12/2026

Common Murre

16/12/2026

Heermann's Gull

16/12/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

86/12/2026

Pacific Loon

16/12/2026

Pelagic Cormorant

46/12/2026

Bald Eagle

36/12/2026

American Crow

66/12/2026

Pacific Wren

36/12/2026

American Robin

36/12/2026

Fox Sparrow

16/12/2026

Song Sparrow

16/12/2026

California Gull

86/12/2026

Harlequin Duck

36/12/2026

Surf Scoter

536/12/2026

White-winged Scoter

296/12/2026

Rufous Hummingbird

16/12/2026

Parasitic Jaeger

16/12/2026

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 Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point for birding?
The best months to visit Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point?
Notable species at Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point include Surf Scoter, Common Murre, Red-throated Loon, Pelagic Cormorant, Glaucous-winged Gull. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point?
Birding at Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point?
Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.