Delta - Brunswick Point

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Delta - Brunswick Point is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, 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

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/6/2026Serpentine Fen1 observed

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

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

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

3/6/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)2 observed

Rock Sandpiper

Calidris ptilocnemis

3/6/2026Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty1 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

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Wigeon

73/3/2026

Mallard

63/3/2026

Bufflehead

43/3/2026

Common Merganser

43/3/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

13/3/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

143/3/2026

Sharp-shinned Hawk

13/3/2026

Marsh Wren

33/3/2026

American Robin

73/3/2026

Song Sparrow

63/3/2026

Trumpeter Swan

83/2/2026

Northern Pintail

3/2/2026

Green-winged Teal

3/2/2026

Black-bellied Plover

3/2/2026

Killdeer

3/2/2026

Dunlin

3/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

3/2/2026

Northern Harrier

3/2/2026

Bald Eagle

3/2/2026

Short-eared Owl

13/2/2026

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