Vernon—Otter Lake
British Columbia · Canada
Moderate
May-October
About This Location
Vernon—Otter Lake is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and American Wigeon 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
Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Bufflehead
Barrow's Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Common Merganser
Ring-necked Pheasant
Killdeer
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
Black-billed Magpie
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
European Starling
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
Amenities
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