Deep Bay
British Columbia · Canada
Moderate
May-October
About This Location
Deep Bay is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Bufflehead, Anna's Hummingbird, and Turkey Vulture among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.
Location
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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
Glaucous x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
Larus hyperboreus x glaucescens
Yellow-billed Loon
Gavia adamsii
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
Snowy Owl
Bubo scandiacus
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bufflehead
Anna's Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Common Raven
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Pacific Wren
American Robin
House Finch
Purple Finch
Red Crossbill
Pine Siskin
Fox Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
Amenities
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