Clover Point

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Clover Point is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Brant, Harlequin Duck, and Bufflehead 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

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

3/5/2026Saanich--Beckwith Park1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/5/2026Langford Lake1 observed

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

3/5/2026Witty's Lagoon Regional Park1 observed

Golden-crowned x White-throated Sparrow (hybrid)

Zonotrichia atricapilla x albicollis

3/4/2026Victoria--Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary1 observed

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

3/4/2026Martindale Flats

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

3/4/2026Clover Point2 observed

Spotted Towhee (maculatus Group)

Pipilo maculatus

3/3/2026Fairfield1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

3/3/2026CA-BC-Victoria - Esquimalt Harbour3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

73/5/2026

Mallard

23/5/2026

Harlequin Duck

73/5/2026

Bufflehead

143/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

23/5/2026

Short-billed Gull

23/5/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

213/5/2026

Black Oystercatcher

103/5/2026

American Crow

23/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

23/5/2026

American Herring Gull

13/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/5/2026

Surf Scoter

23/5/2026

Black-bellied Plover

13/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

33/4/2026

Dunlin

23/4/2026

Rhinoceros Auklet

33/4/2026

Pigeon Guillemot

33/4/2026

Pelagic Cormorant

33/4/2026

Black Turnstone

83/4/2026

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 Clover Point for birding?
The best months to visit Clover Point for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Clover Point?
Notable species at Clover Point include Brant, Harlequin Duck, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Black Oystercatcher. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Clover Point?
Birding at Clover Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Clover Point?
Clover Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.