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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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Recommended Binoculars

Nikon Monarchs (Nikon M7 or Nikon M5) are a popular choice among birders as they offer a good balance between quality optics and price. The M7 is waterproof and protects the bins better from water, dust/sand, bumps and knocks. Get the M5s if you mostly bird in fair weather and on easy trails.

8x42 magnification is the sweet spot for most birders, as more magnification is not better. If you have sharp eyes and really steady hands, you can try 10x42 to get that extra zoom. When increasing magnificaiton, you sacrifice field of view so there is a trade off.

READ: Audubon's Guide to Binoculars

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March Birding Tips

Winter is nearly over and over-wintering birds are starting to sing. Early spring migrants are on the move.

• Migrating passerines can be found from mountain top to sea shore. They will announce their presence by both song and calls.
• Abundant food source locations will offer the best viewing opportunities. Look for flowering plants and budding trees--places where insects may be active.
• During the day, watch for raptors soaring as they move north.
• For the best birding, start at sunrise to enjoy the dawn chorus.
• On a cool morning, find a location that faces east; birds will flock here to warm up and feed.
• Watch weather reports; an overnight change in weather might trigger a migration fallout.

Birds to watch for: swallows, hummingbirds, early warblers