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Birding Near Victoria, BC

30 birding locations within 50 miles

British Columbia · Canada

30

Locations

65+

Species

7

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Victoria

Pine branch with cones against a bright sky

British Columbia

1.9 mi away

Moderate

Clover Point

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in British Columbia with 223 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
a small bird perched on a mossy branch

British Columbia

2.5 mi away

Moderate

Victoria - Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary

Lake birding hotspot in British Columbia with 229 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

British Columbia

3.4 mi away

Moderate

Oak Bay - Cattle Point

Coastal birding hotspot in British Columbia with 231 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Tall trees in a lush green forest

British Columbia

3.7 mi away

Moderate

Saanich - Panama Flats

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in British Columbia with 229 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
A flock of birds floating on top of a lake

British Columbia

4.5 mi away

Moderate

Esquimalt Lagoon

Wetland birding hotspot in British Columbia with 244 recorded species.

WetlandSpringSummer
Wetland birding habitat

British Columbia

7.5 mi away

Easy

Witty's Lagoon Regional Park

Wetland birding hotspot in British Columbia with 234 recorded species.

WetlandUrban ParkSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

British Columbia

9.2 mi away

Moderate

Martindale Flats

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in British Columbia with 232 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

British Columbia

11.1 mi away

Moderate

Metchosin - Pedder Bay

Coastal birding hotspot in British Columbia with 217 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

British Columbia

16.8 mi away

Easy

Sooke - Whiffin Spit Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in British Columbia with 233 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Forest birding habitat

Washington

20.3 mi away

Moderate

Ediz Hook

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 228 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Wetland birding habitat

Washington

21.2 mi away

Moderate

Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in Washington with 241 recorded species.

WetlandSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Washington

21.7 mi away

Moderate

Elwha River Mouth

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Washington with 228 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Washington

22.1 mi away

Moderate

Three Crabs

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 256 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

Washington

23.8 mi away

Easy

Salt Creek County Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Washington with 203 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

British Columbia

25.7 mi away

Moderate

Cowichan Bay

Coastal birding hotspot in British Columbia with 214 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Forest birding habitat

Washington

26.4 mi away

Moderate

Port Williams - Holland, Schmuck, John Scott Rds.

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 208 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
River/Riparian birding habitat

British Columbia

31.5 mi away

Moderate

Jordan River

River/Riparian birding hotspot in British Columbia with 253 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringSummer
green pine trees near lake during daytime

Washington

33.0 mi away

Moderate

Gardiner Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in Washington with 215 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Washington

34.3 mi away

Moderate

Point Wilson

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 211 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Washington

37.3 mi away

Moderate

March Point

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 201 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Lake birding habitat

Washington

37.5 mi away

Moderate

Crockett Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Washington with 213 recorded species.

LakeSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Washington

38.9 mi away

Moderate

Sandy Point

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 210 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Coastal birding habitat

Washington

39.5 mi away

Challenging

Samish Island

Coastal birding hotspot in Washington with 223 recorded species.

CoastalSpringFall
Urban Park birding habitat

Washington

39.7 mi away

Easy

Lighthouse Marine Park, Point Roberts

Urban Park birding hotspot in Washington with 217 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Washington

41.1 mi away

Moderate

Point Roberts

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 234 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Washington

41.5 mi away

Moderate

Lummi Flats

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 207 recorded species.

ForestCoastalSpringFall
Forest birding habitat

Washington

41.9 mi away

Moderate

Samish Flats

Forest birding hotspot in Washington with 215 recorded species.

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

British Columbia

42.1 mi away

Moderate

Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty

Coastal birding hotspot in British Columbia with 229 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

British Columbia

43.3 mi away

Easy

Boundary Bay Regional Park

Coastal birding hotspot in British Columbia with 231 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkSpringSummer
A park filled with lots of trees covered in leaves

Washington

44.2 mi away

Challenging

Skagit Wildlife Area - Fir Island Farm Reserve (Hayton Reserve)

Coastal birding hotspot in Washington with 232 recorded species.

CoastalWetlandSpringFall

Top Species Near Victoria

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

BrantHarlequin DuckBuffleheadCommon GoldeneyeBlack OystercatcherMourning DoveAnna's HummingbirdHairy WoodpeckerNorthern FlickerChestnut-backed ChickadeeGolden-crowned KingletRed-breasted NuthatchCanada GooseMallardCommon MerganserCooper's HawkVaried ThrushAmerican WigeonTrumpeter SwanNorthern ShovelerGadwallEurasian WigeonNorthern PintailGreen-winged TealRed-breasted Merganser+40 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Coastal17 locations
Forest12 locations
Urban Park5 locations
Wetland4 locations
Boreal/Taiga3 locations
River/Riparian3 locations
Lake2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Summer13 locations
Fall30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Victoria, BC?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Victoria include Clover Point, Victoria - Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, Oak Bay - Cattle Point, Saanich - Panama Flats, Esquimalt Lagoon. These spots offer boreal/taiga, forest, lake habitats.
What birds can I see near Victoria?▼
Birders near Victoria can spot species including Brant, Harlequin Duck, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Black Oystercatcher, Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, Hairy Woodpecker. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Victoria?▼
The best seasons for birding near Victoria are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Victoria?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Victoria, BC, ranging from 1.9 to 44.2 miles from the city center.

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