Courtenay airpark

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Courtenay airpark is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Trumpeter Swan 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

Iceland Gull (thayeri/kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/5/2026Comox--Point Holmes1 observed

Glaucous x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

Larus hyperboreus x glaucescens

3/5/2026Comox--Point Holmes1 observed

Yellow-billed Loon

Gavia adamsii

3/5/2026Waveland Rd beach overlook1 observed

American Three-toed Woodpecker

Picoides dorsalis

3/2/2026Strathcona Park--Paradise Meadows1 observed

Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

2/28/2026Royston--Trent River trestle1 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

2/23/2026Inland Hwy near Fanny Bay Main1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

43/5/2026

Canada Goose

503/5/2026

American Wigeon

503/5/2026

Green-winged Teal

203/5/2026

Bufflehead

73/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

103/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

33/5/2026

European Starling

203/5/2026

American Robin

43/5/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

23/5/2026

Golden-crowned Sparrow

103/5/2026

Spotted Towhee

63/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

503/5/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

13/5/2026

Eurasian Wigeon

13/5/2026

Mallard

223/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

13/5/2026

Bald Eagle

13/5/2026

Song Sparrow

23/5/2026

Trumpeter Swan

13/5/2026

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 Courtenay airpark for birding?
The best months to visit Courtenay airpark for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Courtenay airpark?
Notable species at Courtenay airpark include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, American Wigeon, Mallard. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Courtenay airpark?
Birding at Courtenay airpark is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Courtenay airpark?
Courtenay airpark offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.