West Vancouver - Ambleside Park

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

West Vancouver - Ambleside Park is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Eurasian Wigeon, American Wigeon, and Ring-necked Duck 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

Taiga Flycatcher

Ficedula albicilla

3/5/2026VAC west side1 observed

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

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

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

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

3/1/2026Willowfield Drive1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/5/2026

American Wigeon

603/5/2026

Mallard

403/5/2026

Surf Scoter

23/5/2026

Bufflehead

253/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

203/5/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

403/5/2026

Hooded Merganser

23/5/2026

Common Merganser

13/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

33/5/2026

Band-tailed Pigeon

23/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

43/5/2026

Short-billed Gull

73/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

33/5/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

103/5/2026

Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

53/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/5/2026

Pelagic Cormorant

13/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

43/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit West Vancouver - Ambleside Park for birding?
The best months to visit West Vancouver - Ambleside Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at West Vancouver - Ambleside Park?
Notable species at West Vancouver - Ambleside Park include Eurasian Wigeon, American Wigeon, Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead, Rock Pigeon. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at West Vancouver - Ambleside Park?
Birding at West Vancouver - Ambleside Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at West Vancouver - Ambleside Park?
West Vancouver - Ambleside Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.