Tofino
British Columbia · Canada
Moderate
May-October
About This Location
Tofino is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Northern Flicker, and American Crow 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
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)
Anas platyrhynchos x acuta
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Golden-crowned Kinglet
European Starling
American Robin
House Sparrow
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Anna's Hummingbird
Bald Eagle
Pacific Wren
Golden-crowned Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Short-billed Gull
Glaucous-winged Gull
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
- 2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
Amenities
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