Bird Watching in West Vancouver

Native species of note

These five birds define the avian character of West Vancouver’s shoreline and old-growth slopes.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Majestic residents of the shoreline, often seen perched on tall firs or diving for salmon.

Histrionicus histrionicus

The striking sea duck with bold patterns, found along fast-moving coastal streams.

Pandion haliaetus

Fish hawks that patrol the bays and inlets with their distinctive hovering flight.

Bubo virginianus

Powerful nocturnal hunters of the forest edge, their deep hoots echo through the night.

Larus glaucescens

The graceful seabird of the harbour, riding the thermals above Ambleside and Dundarave.

Excellent vantage for gulls, eagles and osprey fishing the shallows.

Old-growth habitat favoured by owls and harlequin ducks in the creek below.

Protected cove where eagles and osprey are frequently observed year-round.

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