Vancouver - Jericho Park
British Columbia · Canada
Easy
May-October
Free
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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Swainson's Thrush (Russet-backed)
Catharus ustulatus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Townsend's Solitaire
Myadestes townsendi
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Anna's Hummingbird
Glaucous-winged Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Northern Flicker
Western Flycatcher
Western Warbling Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Pacific Wren
European Starling
Swainson's Thrush
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
- 4
Peak spring migration runs mid-May in this region — plan visits around this window for maximum species diversity.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Spanish Banks Beach
- Pacific Spirit Regional Park
- Locarno Beach
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British Columbia Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in British Columbia →