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

Swainson's Thrush (Russet-backed)

Catharus ustulatus

6/15/2026North Vancouver--Heywood Park1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

6/15/2026Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty15 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

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

6/15/2026Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty3 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

Canada Goose

826/15/2026

Mallard

326/15/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

16/15/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

16/15/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

136/15/2026

Northern Flicker

26/15/2026

Western Flycatcher

76/15/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

26/15/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/15/2026

American Crow

356/15/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

26/15/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

46/15/2026

Tree Swallow

96/15/2026

Barn Swallow

46/15/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

16/15/2026

Brown Creeper

16/15/2026

Pacific Wren

16/15/2026

European Starling

36/15/2026

Swainson's Thrush

46/15/2026

American Robin

86/15/2026

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.