Witty's Lagoon Regional Park

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
WetlandUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Witty's Lagoon Regional Park is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Green-winged Teal 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

Short-billed Dowitcher (caurinus)

Limnodromus griseus

3/6/2026Clover Point1 observed

Cackling Goose (Aleutian)

Branta hutchinsii

3/6/2026Hatley Park1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

3/5/2026Saanich--Beckwith Park1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

3/5/2026Discovery Island1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/5/2026Langford Lake1 observed

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

3/5/2026Witty's Lagoon Regional Park1 observed

Golden-crowned x White-throated Sparrow (hybrid)

Zonotrichia atricapilla x albicollis

3/4/2026Victoria--Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary1 observed

Mallard x Northern Pintail (hybrid)

Anas platyrhynchos x acuta

3/4/2026Martindale Flats

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

3/4/2026Clover Point2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

3/5/2026

Mallard

3/5/2026

Green-winged Teal

13/5/2026

Bufflehead

33/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/5/2026

Bald Eagle

23/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

23/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Northern Flicker

23/5/2026

Common Raven

13/5/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

3/5/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

3/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

43/5/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

13/5/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

13/5/2026

Short-billed Gull

1003/5/2026

California Gull

83/5/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

203/5/2026

Western Grebe

653/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Witty's Lagoon Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Witty's Lagoon Regional Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park?
Notable species at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Green-winged Teal, Bufflehead, Red-breasted Merganser. The area supports wetland, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park?
Birding at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Witty's Lagoon Regional Park?
Witty's Lagoon Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.