Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 260 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

3/2/2026Castlegar--Selkirk College Trails1 observed

Red Crossbill (Douglas-fir or type 4)

Loxia curvirostra

2/21/20262601–2709 Jacks Cres, Central Kootenay CA-BC 49.43796, -117.533421 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

103/5/2026

Mallard

153/5/2026

Green-winged Teal

43/5/2026

Bufflehead

113/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

53/5/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

3003/5/2026

Common Merganser

173/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

93/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

13/5/2026

Killdeer

73/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

73/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Bald Eagle

33/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Northern Flicker

93/5/2026

American Kestrel

13/5/2026

American Crow

33/5/2026

Common Raven

53/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

163/5/2026

Violet-green Swallow

403/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails for birding?
The best months to visit Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails?
Notable species at Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails include Canada Goose, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard, Northern Pintail. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails?
Birding at Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails?
Castlegar - Selkirk College Trails offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.