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

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

6/11/2026Victoria--Mt. Tolmie Park1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

6/11/2026Ed MacGregor Park16 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/10/20262670 Margate Ave, Oak Bay CA-BC 48.42066, -123.301291 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/10/2026Sooke--Whiffin Spit Park1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

6/10/2026Langford Lake1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

6/10/2026Central Saanich--ȾIKEL (Maber Flats)2 observed

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

6/10/2026Clover Point3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Killdeer

36/11/2026

Great Blue Heron

156/11/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/11/2026

Olive-sided Flycatcher

26/11/2026

Western Flycatcher

16/11/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

16/11/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

56/11/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

36/11/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

26/11/2026

Brown Creeper

46/11/2026

Bewick's Wren

16/11/2026

European Starling

16/11/2026

American Robin

56/11/2026

Purple Finch

16/11/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

36/11/2026

Song Sparrow

36/11/2026

Spotted Towhee

26/11/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

16/11/2026

Black-headed Grosbeak

16/11/2026

Northern Flicker

16/11/2026

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.