Richmond - Terra Nova

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Richmond - Terra Nova is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Anna's Hummingbird 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

Western Gull

Larus occidentalis

3/6/2026Delta--72nd St. Turf Farm2 observed

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

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

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

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

Canada Goose

53/5/2026

Trumpeter Swan

123/5/2026

American Wigeon

1303/5/2026

Mallard

583/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

43/5/2026

Bufflehead

23/5/2026

Hooded Merganser

13/5/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

23/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

33/5/2026

Short-billed Gull

43/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

203/5/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

83/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Bald Eagle

23/5/2026

Great Horned Owl

13/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Northern Flicker

33/5/2026

American Crow

223/5/2026

Common Raven

23/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

203/5/2026

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 Richmond - Terra Nova for birding?
The best months to visit Richmond - Terra Nova for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Richmond - Terra Nova?
Notable species at Richmond - Terra Nova include American Wigeon, Mallard, Anna's Hummingbird, Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Richmond - Terra Nova?
Birding at Richmond - Terra Nova is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Richmond - Terra Nova?
Richmond - Terra Nova offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.