Wetland birding habitat

Witty's Lagoon Regional Park

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
WetlandUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Witty's Lagoon Regional Park is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Green-winged Teal 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

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/19/2026Victoria--McMicking Point1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

6/19/2026Oak Bay--Turkey Head/Queens' Park1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/19/2026Central Saanich--ȾIKEL (Maber Flats)1 observed

Heermann's Gull

Larus heermanni

6/19/2026Victoria--McMicking Point5 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

6/19/2026Victoria--McMicking Point6 observed

Red-tailed Hawk (Harlan's)

Buteo jamaicensis

6/17/2026Victoria--Blenkinsop Lake1 observed

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

6/17/2026Saanich, British Columbia, CA (48.448, -123.399)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Flicker

16/18/2026

Western Flycatcher

26/18/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

16/18/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

46/18/2026

Brown Creeper

16/18/2026

Bewick's Wren

16/18/2026

Swainson's Thrush

26/18/2026

American Goldfinch

16/18/2026

Song Sparrow

36/18/2026

Spotted Towhee

26/18/2026

Orange-crowned Warbler

26/18/2026

Canada Goose

6/16/2026

Killdeer

6/16/2026

Great Blue Heron

6/16/2026

Bald Eagle

6/16/2026

Olive-sided Flycatcher

6/16/2026

Common Raven

6/16/2026

Barn Swallow

6/16/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

6/16/2026

Pacific Wren

6/16/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Witty's Lagoon Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Witty's Lagoon Regional Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park?
Notable species at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Green-winged Teal, Bufflehead, Red-breasted Merganser. The area supports wetland, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park?
Birding at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park?
Witty's Lagoon Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.