Sunshine Bay Regional Park

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
CoastalUrban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Sunshine Bay Regional Park is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Pine Siskin (green morph)

Spinus pinus

3/3/2026Coffee Creek FSR--Loon Lake1 observed

Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

3/1/2026West Arm of Kootenay Lake2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

343/6/2026

Mallard

93/6/2026

Ring-necked Duck

13/6/2026

Bufflehead

23/6/2026

Common Goldeneye

33/6/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

33/6/2026

Common Merganser

33/6/2026

Killdeer

23/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/6/2026

American Herring Gull

13/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

43/6/2026

Horned Grebe

233/6/2026

Red-necked Grebe

13/6/2026

Western Grebe

53/6/2026

Bald Eagle

23/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Northern Flicker

43/6/2026

Black-billed Magpie

153/6/2026

American Crow

223/6/2026

Common Raven

23/6/2026

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 Sunshine Bay Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Sunshine Bay Regional Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Sunshine Bay Regional Park?
Notable species at Sunshine Bay Regional Park include Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead. The area supports coastal, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sunshine Bay Regional Park?
Birding at Sunshine Bay Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Sunshine Bay Regional Park?
Sunshine Bay Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.