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

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

8/22/2026Delta—Boundary Bay - 96th to 104th Sts.1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

8/22/2026Reifel Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

8/22/2026Vancouver--Trout Lake (John Hendry Park)1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

8/22/2026North Vancouver--Maplewood Flats Conservation Area1 observed

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

8/22/2026Reifel Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Anna's Hummingbird

38/22/2026

American Crow

68/22/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

28/22/2026

Barn Swallow

88/22/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

18/22/2026

Cedar Waxwing

18/22/2026

Pine Siskin

68/22/2026

American Goldfinch

68/22/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

48/22/2026

Canada Goose

18/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

18/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

28/22/2026

Northern Flicker

18/22/2026

American Robin

18/22/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

18/22/2026

Mallard

138/22/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

38/22/2026

Western Sandpiper

18/22/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/22/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/22/2026

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.