UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Mallard, Red-breasted Merganser, 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

White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/5/2026New Westminster--Port Royal River Walk1 observed

Rock Sandpiper

Calidris ptilocnemis

3/5/2026Steveston--Jetty at Sand Heads4 observed

Ring-necked Duck x Lesser Scaup (hybrid)

Aythya collaris x affinis

3/5/2026Stanley Park1 observed

Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x islandica

3/4/2026Stanley Park--Second to Third Beach1 observed

Taiga Flycatcher

Ficedula albicilla

3/4/2026Vancouver--Sunset Beach Park1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

3/2/2026Tsawwassen1 observed

Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

3/2/2026Tsawwassen Dyke Trail1 observed

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

3/1/2026Delta--72nd St. Turf Farm4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

103/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

43/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/5/2026

Bonaparte's Gull

23/5/2026

Short-billed Gull

43/5/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

13/5/2026

Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

13/5/2026

Bald Eagle

53/5/2026

American Crow

23/5/2026

Common Raven

13/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

63/5/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

23/5/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

33/5/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

93/5/2026

Brown Creeper

13/5/2026

Pacific Wren

23/5/2026

Bewick's Wren

23/5/2026

House Finch

13/5/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

13/5/2026

Song Sparrow

83/5/2026

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 UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds for birding?
The best months to visit UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds?
Notable species at UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds include Mallard, Red-breasted Merganser, Anna's Hummingbird, Bonaparte's Gull, Short-billed Gull. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds?
Birding at UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds?
UBC - Cecil Green & Museum of Anthropology grounds offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.