Iona Island - South Jetty

British Columbia · Canada

ChallengingView on eBird
Habitat
Coastal
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Iona Island - South Jetty is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, 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

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

Rock Sandpiper

Calidris ptilocnemis

3/5/2026Steveston--Jetty at Sand Heads4 observed

Ring-necked Duck x Lesser Scaup (hybrid)

Aythya collaris x affinis

3/5/2026Stanley Park1 observed

Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x islandica

3/4/2026Stanley Park--Second to Third Beach1 observed

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

3/4/2026Boundary Bay Dyke (12th Ave-64th St)1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

3/2/2026Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Jetty3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Northern Pintail

53/1/2026

Green-winged Teal

53/1/2026

Bufflehead

33/1/2026

Common Goldeneye

53/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/1/2026

Lesser Scaup

52/28/2026

Long-tailed Duck

12/28/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

102/28/2026

Sanderling

82/28/2026

Dunlin

552/28/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

32/28/2026

Short-billed Gull

22/28/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

42/28/2026

Horned Grebe

32/28/2026

Red-necked Grebe

22/28/2026

Red-throated Loon

12/28/2026

Common Loon

12/28/2026

Pelagic Cormorant

12/28/2026

Bald Eagle

22/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Iona Island - South Jetty for birding?
The best months to visit Iona Island - South Jetty for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Iona Island - South Jetty?
Notable species at Iona Island - South Jetty include Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports coastal habitats.
How difficult is birding at Iona Island - South Jetty?
Birding at Iona Island - South Jetty is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Iona Island - South Jetty?
Iona Island - South Jetty offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.