Osoyoos - Road 22 and dykes

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Osoyoos - Road 22 and dykes is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Trumpeter Swan, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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-billed Loon

Gavia adamsii

3/5/202617801 91 Street, Osoyoos, British Columbia, CA (49.066, -119.522)1 observed

Red Crossbill (Sitka Spruce or type 10)

Loxia curvirostra

3/5/2026Anarchist Mountain - Long Joe Road2 observed

Williamson's Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

3/5/20266731 Sidley Mountain Road, Bridesville, British Columbia, CA (49.021, -119.284)1 observed

Mountain Bluebird

Sialia currucoides

3/5/20266731 Sidley Mountain Road, Bridesville, British Columbia, CA (49.021, -119.284)4 observed

Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

2/24/2026Osoyoos--Meadowlark Ln/Haynes Lease (The Throne)1 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

2/23/2026Oliver--Okanagan River Trail north1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Western Screech-Owl

13/5/2026

Trumpeter Swan

93/1/2026

American Wigeon

13/1/2026

Mallard

203/1/2026

Bufflehead

123/1/2026

Hooded Merganser

63/1/2026

Common Merganser

23/1/2026

American Kestrel

13/1/2026

Western Bluebird

23/1/2026

House Finch

13/1/2026

Bald Eagle

12/25/2026

Black-billed Magpie

12/25/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

42/25/2026

Northern Harrier

22/24/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/24/2026

Common Raven

22/24/2026

Song Sparrow

22/24/2026

Green-winged Teal

12/21/2026

Common Goldeneye

22/21/2026

Belted Kingfisher

12/21/2026

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 Osoyoos - Road 22 and dykes for birding?
The best months to visit Osoyoos - Road 22 and dykes for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Osoyoos - Road 22 and dykes?
Notable species at Osoyoos - Road 22 and dykes include Trumpeter Swan, American Wigeon, Mallard, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Osoyoos - Road 22 and dykes?
Birding at Osoyoos - Road 22 and dykes is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Osoyoos - Road 22 and dykes?
Osoyoos - Road 22 and dykes offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.