Bird Watching

Bird Watching

Bird watching is thrilling in Campbell River where the marshes, lakes, rivers and ocean waters support a vast array of bird species including bald eagles, brant, herons, geese and trumpeter swans. Take a stroll throught the forests where birds such as owls and songbirds can be seen throughout the year.

Summer Birding Tips

• Watch for Juvenile birds as they often look different from their parents.
• Listen for the persistent calls from hungry young.
• Start early in the day as birds are most active in the morning (birds avoid hot sun as well).
• Forests, Hilltop, and Ocean should have an abundance of species to view.
• During breeding and post breedig, song birds will quiet down so listen and learn their call sounds, however some species may continue to sing.
• Post breeding shorebirds begin their southern migration in July with juveniles migrating mid- August/September.
• Post breeding adults and juveniles may wander outside their normal range, watch for rare species.
• Many birds molt in summer and develop alternate/eclipse plumage which is more drab, thus offering a better natural camouflage.