Burnaby Lake Regional Park

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Burnaby Lake Regional Park is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Wood Duck 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

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

3/6/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

3/6/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)1 observed

Taiga Flycatcher

Ficedula albicilla

3/5/2026VAC west side1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/5/2026New Westminster--Port Royal River Walk1 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/5/2026Pitt Meadows--Connecting Road Area1 observed

Rock Sandpiper

Calidris ptilocnemis

3/5/2026Steveston--Jetty at Sand Heads4 observed

Ring-necked Duck x Lesser Scaup (hybrid)

Aythya collaris x affinis

3/5/2026Stanley Park1 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

3/4/2026Surrey Lake Park1 observed

Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x islandica

3/4/2026Stanley Park--Second to Third Beach1 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

3/4/2026160th St Access Road To The Serpentine Dike Pumphouse.2 observed

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

3/4/2026Boundary Bay Dyke (12th Ave-64th St)1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/3/2026Serpentine Fen1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

3/2/2026Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cackling Goose

1003/5/2026

Canada Goose

163/5/2026

Wood Duck

43/5/2026

Gadwall

23/5/2026

Mallard

3/5/2026

Northern Pintail

83/5/2026

Green-winged Teal

123/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

83/5/2026

Bufflehead

13/5/2026

Common Merganser

93/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

303/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

23/5/2026

American Coot

73/5/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

123/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

53/5/2026

Barn Swallow

33/5/2026

Bushtit

23/5/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

53/5/2026

Pacific Wren

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Burnaby Lake Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Burnaby Lake Regional Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Burnaby Lake Regional Park?
Notable species at Burnaby Lake Regional Park include Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Gadwall, Mallard. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Burnaby Lake Regional Park?
Birding at Burnaby Lake Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Burnaby Lake Regional Park?
Burnaby Lake Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.