Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Common Murre, and Red-throated Loon 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

3/3/2026Tofino--Long Beach Golf Campground1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

3/2/2026Barkley Sound--Salmon Beach1 observed

Iceland Gull (thayeri/kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/1/2026Barkley Sound--Salmon Beach8 observed

Iceland Gull (kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

3/1/2026Barkley Sound--Salmon Beach1 observed

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

2/24/2026Pacific Rim National Park--Grice Bay1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Surf Scoter

142/27/2026

Common Murre

72/27/2026

Red-throated Loon

22/27/2026

Pelagic Cormorant

82/27/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

42/22/2026

Short-billed Gull

12/20/2026

Hutton's Vireo

12/20/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

12/20/2026

Pacific Wren

12/20/2026

Golden-crowned Sparrow

12/20/2026

Song Sparrow

12/20/2026

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 Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point for birding?
The best months to visit Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point?
Notable species at Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point include Surf Scoter, Common Murre, Red-throated Loon, Pelagic Cormorant, Glaucous-winged Gull. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point?
Birding at Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point?
Ucluelet - Amphitrite Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.