Bird Watching

Campbell River Bird Watching, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Bird Watching in Campbell River

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.