Birding in British Columbia

A hub for birding information for British Columbia, Canada. Featuring Rare Bird Alerts, directory to nature clubs and online birding groups, birding forums, and more.

Articles and Reviews

Birding books and field guides on a shelf
Books
Birding Books and Field Guides

Discover the best field guides and reference books for birding in North America, with recommendations ranging from illustrated guides to photographic references, audio guides, and in-depth species references.

Birders in the field
Tips
A Guide to Finding other “Birders”

Travelling or new to birding? Learn how to connect with local birders, join a field trip, or find a knowledgeable guide to make the most of your time in the field.

Illustrated birder pishing at a dense shrub while a warbler perches in the foliage
Tips
How to Call Birds Without Making a Sound

You’re already calling birds without knowing it. Learn to read the signs — and when pishing is actually worth trying.

Bird-safe window treatment preventing collisions
Conservation
Songbirds and Killer Windows

Window strikes kill millions of songbirds each year. Find out why birds collide with glass and what simple steps you can take at home to protect them.

Summer Tanager perched on a seed feeder
Tips
Feeding Wild Birds: Seed Types and Suet

Expert advice on which seeds attract the most birds and which popular mixes to avoid. Covers hulled sunflower, peanuts, niger, suet, and more.

Sky Lark in flight over Saanich Peninsula
Species
Sky Larks on the Saanich Peninsula

One of the rarest birding experiences in Canada — the introduced Sky Lark clings on at the Victoria International Airport. A must-see species for visiting birders, but time may be running out.

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