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

Rock Sandpiper

Calidris ptilocnemis

3/6/2026Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty1 observed

Taiga Flycatcher

Ficedula albicilla

3/5/2026VAC west side1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/5/2026New Westminster--Port Royal River Walk1 observed

Ring-necked Duck x Lesser Scaup (hybrid)

Aythya collaris x affinis

3/5/2026Stanley Park1 observed

Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x islandica

3/4/2026Stanley Park--Second to Third Beach1 observed

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

3/4/2026Boundary Bay Dyke (12th Ave-64th St)1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

3/2/2026Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Goldeneye

53/6/2026

Common Merganser

53/6/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

113/6/2026

Virginia Rail

13/6/2026

Short-billed Gull

223/6/2026

Tree Swallow

13/6/2026

Lincoln's Sparrow

13/6/2026

Canada Goose

3/5/2026

Northern Shoveler

13/5/2026

Eurasian Wigeon

13/5/2026

American Wigeon

3/5/2026

Mallard

3/5/2026

Bufflehead

83/5/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

3/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

53/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

63/5/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

53/5/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

3/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

3/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

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.