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British Columbia is a vast and diverse natural region of Canada located on the Pacific Flyway that hosts many world renowned birding locations.

From offshore pelagics to high alpine plateau, from temperate rainforests to pocket deserts, from coastal bays and inlets to rolling prairie, British Columbia has it all.

Choose where to go based in the species you wish to see !

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June Birding Tips

Most breeding bird species have arrived and begun nesting.

• 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, meadows, hilltops, seas and oceans should have an abundance of species to view.
• During breeding and post-breeding, song birds will quiet down so listen and learn their call sounds, however some species may continue to sing.
• Post breeding adults and juveniles may wander outside their normal range, watch for rare species
• Many birds molt in summer and develop an alternate/eclipse plumage which is more drab, offering a better natural camouflage.

Late May to early June is the best time to discover rare species as migrating birds may overshoot their breeding areas.

Birds to watch for: nighthawks, flycatchers, and rarities