Williams Lake - Scout Island
British Columbia · Canada
Challenging
May-October
About This Location
Williams Lake - Scout Island is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and Northern Shoveler 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
American Coot
Fulica americana
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Marsh Wren
Cistothorus palustris
Eurasian x American Wigeon (hybrid)
Mareca penelope x americana
Green-winged Teal (American)
Anas crecca
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Common Goldeneye
American Crow
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Ring-necked Duck
Common Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
House Finch
Barrow's Goldeneye
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
Amenities
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