Tall trees in a lush green forest

Vancouver - Jericho Park

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

About This Location

Vancouver - Jericho Park is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

4/20/2026Vancouver--Jericho Park1 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

4/20/2026Surrey—Green Timbers Forest1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/20/2026Vancouver--Jericho Park1 observed

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

4/20/2026Delta -- Hornby Dr. between 104th St and 112th St1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

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

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

4/20/2026Burnaby Mountain1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

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

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

4/20/2026Burnaby Lake Regional Park (general)3 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

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

Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)

Anas crecca

4/19/2026Reifel Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

24/20/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

224/20/2026

Canada Goose

504/20/2026

Wood Duck

24/20/2026

Northern Shoveler

54/20/2026

American Wigeon

304/20/2026

Mallard

404/20/2026

Bufflehead

64/20/2026

Hooded Merganser

14/20/2026

Virginia Rail

14/20/2026

American Coot

14/20/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

14/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

24/20/2026

Barred Owl

24/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Northern Flicker

14/20/2026

American Crow

244/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

94/20/2026

Tree Swallow

24/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

  4. 4

    Peak spring migration runs mid-May in this region — plan visits around this window for maximum species diversity.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Vancouver - Jericho Park for birding?
The best months to visit Vancouver - Jericho Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Vancouver - Jericho Park?
Notable species at Vancouver - Jericho Park include Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Eurasian Wigeon, Mallard, Rock Pigeon, American Crow, Bald Eagle, Northern Flicker, Common Raven, European Starling. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Vancouver - Jericho Park?
Birding at Vancouver - Jericho Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Vancouver - Jericho Park?
There is no entrance fee at Vancouver - Jericho Park. Hours: Open daily, 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
What amenities are available at Vancouver - Jericho Park?
Vancouver - Jericho Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.