Birding Near Vancouver, BC

30 birding locations within 50 miles

British Columbia · Canada

30

Locations

73+

Species

9

Habitats

4

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Vancouver

Urban Park birding habitat

British Columbia

1.7 mi away

Easy

Stanley Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in British Columbia with 253 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

British Columbia

3.1 mi away

Easy

West Vancouver - Ambleside Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in British Columbia with 215 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Tall trees in a lush green forest

British Columbia

3.4 mi away

Easy

Vancouver - Jericho Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in British Columbia with 244 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
a view of a mountain range with a lake in the foreground

British Columbia

5.7 mi away

Moderate

North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in British Columbia with 246 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
a stone building sitting on top of a lush green hillside

British Columbia

5.9 mi away

Challenging

Iona Island

Coastal birding hotspot in British Columbia with 288 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

British Columbia

6.0 mi away

Challenging

Sea Island

Coastal birding hotspot in British Columbia with 217 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

British Columbia

6.4 mi away

Moderate

UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in British Columbia with 202 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

British Columbia

8.3 mi away

Challenging

Iona Island - South Jetty

Coastal birding hotspot in British Columbia with 230 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

British Columbia

8.3 mi away

Moderate

Richmond - Terra Nova

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in British Columbia with 215 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

British Columbia

8.4 mi away

Easy

Burnaby Lake Regional Park

Lake birding hotspot in British Columbia with 211 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkSpringSummer
Marsh and wetland at Reifel Bird Sanctuary in the Fraser River Delta

British Columbia

12.9 mi away

Easy

George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Fraser River Delta sanctuary near Vancouver with 300+ species and massive winter Snow Goose flocks.

WetlandMarshCoastalWinterFall
gray bird on body of water under white sky

British Columbia

13.0 mi away

Moderate

Reifel Bird Sanctuary

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in British Columbia with 275 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

British Columbia

13.5 mi away

Challenging

Delta—Westham Island

Coastal birding hotspot in British Columbia with 228 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
green grass and brown tree trunk

British Columbia

14.9 mi away

Easy

Coquitlam—ƛ̓éxətəm (tla-hut-um) Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in British Columbia with 226 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

British Columbia

15.1 mi away

Moderate

Delta - Brunswick Point

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in British Columbia with 241 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

British Columbia

16.0 mi away

Moderate

Delta—Boundary Bay - 72nd Saint Access

Coastal birding hotspot in British Columbia with 216 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

British Columbia

16.5 mi away

Moderate

Delta—Boundary Bay

Coastal birding hotspot in British Columbia with 239 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

British Columbia

16.5 mi away

Moderate

Delta—Boundary Bay - 104th Saint

Coastal birding hotspot in British Columbia with 215 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Side view of a seagull standing on pier by sea at sunset.

British Columbia

18.4 mi away

Moderate

Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty

Coastal birding hotspot in British Columbia with 229 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

British Columbia

18.6 mi away

Easy

Boundary Bay Regional Park

Coastal birding hotspot in British Columbia with 231 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringSummer
Estuary birding habitat

British Columbia

18.9 mi away

Moderate

Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)

Estuary birding hotspot in British Columbia with 253 recorded species.

EstuarySpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

British Columbia

19.0 mi away

Moderate

Serpentine Fen

Wetland birding hotspot in British Columbia with 213 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
Forest birding habitat

Washington

20.7 mi away

Moderate

Point Roberts

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 234 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Washington

21.5 mi away

Easy

Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts

Urban Park birding hotspot in Washington with 217 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

British Columbia

21.9 mi away

Moderate

Pitt Wildlife Management Area and Vicinity

Wetland birding hotspot in British Columbia with 201 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

British Columbia

23.0 mi away

Moderate

Pitt Meadows - Grant Narrows

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in British Columbia with 210 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Forest birding habitat

Washington

25.8 mi away

Moderate

Semiahmoo Spit

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 225 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Washington

25.8 mi away

Easy

Blaine Marine Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Washington with 202 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

British Columbia

28.7 mi away

Moderate

ts’uḵw’um (Wilson Creek) Estuary

River/Riparian birding hotspot in British Columbia with 234 recorded species.

River/RiparianEstuarySpringSummer
River/Riparian birding habitat

British Columbia

29.3 mi away

Moderate

Skwelwil'em Squamish River Estuary

River/Riparian birding hotspot in British Columbia with 250 recorded species.

River/RiparianEstuarySpringSummer

Top Species Near Vancouver

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseBuffleheadCommon GoldeneyeBarrow's GoldeneyeRock PigeonEurasian WigeonAmerican WigeonRing-necked DuckCackling GooseNorthern ShovelerGadwallMallardAmerican CrowBald EagleNorthern FlickerCommon RavenEuropean StarlingWood DuckSpotted SandpiperGlaucous-winged GullAmerican RobinSnow GooseGreen-winged TealLesser ScaupRed-breasted Merganser+48 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Coastal12 locations
Urban Park8 locations
Forest8 locations
Boreal/Taiga6 locations
Wetland3 locations
Estuary3 locations
River/Riparian2 locations
Lake1 location
Marsh1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring29 locations
Summer25 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter1 location

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Vancouver, BC?
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Vancouver include Stanley Park, West Vancouver - Ambleside Park, Vancouver - Jericho Park, North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area, Iona Island. These spots offer urban park, boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
What birds can I see near Vancouver?
Birders near Vancouver can spot species including Canada Goose, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Barrow's Goldeneye, Rock Pigeon, Eurasian Wigeon, American Wigeon, Ring-necked Duck. The area's 9 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Vancouver?
The best seasons for birding near Vancouver are Spring and Summer and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Vancouver?
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Vancouver, BC, ranging from 1.7 to 29.3 miles from the city center.

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