Oyster Bay
British Columbia · Canada
About This Location
Oyster Bay is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Trumpeter Swan, Mallard, and Northern Pintail 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
Yellow-billed Loon
Gavia adamsii
American Three-toed Woodpecker
Picoides dorsalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Trumpeter Swan
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Lesser Scaup
Surf Scoter
White-winged Scoter
Long-tailed Duck
Bufflehead
Black-bellied Plover
Pigeon Guillemot
Short-billed Gull
Glaucous-winged Gull
Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
Horned Grebe
Red-necked Grebe
Pacific Loon
Common Loon
Great Blue Heron
Northern Flicker
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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British Columbia Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in British Columbia →