Welcome to Fraser Valley Birding, British Columbia, Canada! Our checklist area has recorded over 318 species of birds. Typically, over 230 different species are recorded annually. This site offers birders of all levels and interest a complete source for birding information what kinds of birds can be seen and where. Tips on attracting birds to the backyard is also a popular topic. A discussion forum is a fun place to share bird sightings, discuss other related topics, meet other birders and plan bird watching outings in a friendly and open atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to have a part from contributing records and photos or writing articles and sharing knowledge for the benefit for both fellow bird enthusiasts and the birds themselves.
 
       
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Hummingbird Feeding Tips
By Gord Gadsden

Attracting hummingbirds to your backyard is fairly easy and is very rewarding. Rufous Hummingbirds are...more>>
Site Guide: Harrison Lake
By Kevin Jones

With a strong North/South orientation, the lake is a natural migration corridor for birds. Situated...more>>
   

Species Spotlight: The Yellow Rumped Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warblers are without doubt one of the most adaptive and versatile of the warbler species found in B.C. They are the most likely warbler to be seen on a cool December day when all other warbler species are enjoying the warm tropics. They can be found flitting around at the top of a 40' cottonwood tree or prowling around... more>>

     
   
Resources: Status Checklists

Seasonal status checklists display birds recorded in the checklist area. Click here to download one!

Link: eBird

An excellent online birding resource. Submit your sightings or explore the site's extensive data.

   

Recent Updates

April 20, 2012
- Say's Phoebe species account updated (new data, photos)
March 13, 2012
- Brant species account created.
March 12, 2012
- Monthly Challenge updated.
March 7, 2012
- Mountain Bluebird species account updated. (new data)
Feb 4 , 2012
- White-breasted Nuthatch species account updated. (new data, photos)
Dec 14 , 2011 - Swamp Sparrow species account updated. (new data, photos)
Nov 16, 2011
- Article - Top Six Birds to Watch For created.
Nov 15, 2011
- Black Phoebe species account created.
Nov 15, 2011
- Western Screech-Owl species account created.
Nov 15, 2011
- Northern Hawk Owl species account updated. (new data, photo)
Oct 21, 2011
- Broad-winged Hawk species account created.
Oct 7, 2011
- Article - The Eurasian Collared-Dove in the Upper Fraser Valley (updated)
Oct 7, 2011
- Eurasian Collared-Dove species account updated. (new data)
Oct 6 , 2011
- Chestnut-collared Longspur species account updated (new data)
Oct 6 , 2011
- Ash-throated Flycatcher species account updated (new data, photos)
Sept 15, 2011 - Site Guide- Island 22 created.
July 13, 2011
- Article - Getting Closer (But Not too Close) to Birds created.
July 10, 2011
- Nashville Warbler species account updated (data, information)
May 28, 2011
- Red-necked Phalarope species account created.
May 20, 2011
- Bonaparte's Gull species account created.
May 4, 2011
- Nashville Warbler species account created.
Feb 14, 2011
- Site Guide - Harrison Lake: Part 1 Village Waterfront created.
Feb 14 , 2011
- Golden Eagle species account updated. (photos)
Jan 29 , 2011
- Rusty Blackbird species account created.
Jan 19, 2011
- Harris' Sparrow species account created.
Jan 8, 2011 - Acorn Woodpecker species account created.
Jan 1 , 2011
- American Tree Sparrow species account updated. (new data)
Nov 25 , 2010 - Baird's Sandpiper species account updated. (new data)
Nov 13, 2010 - Philadelphia Vireo species account created.
Oct 29, 2010
- Article - Gulls: A Who's Who created.
Oct 1, 2010
- American Bittern Species account updated. (photos)
Sept 27, 2010
- Bank Swallow species account created.
Sept 27, 2010
- Blackpoll Warbler species account updated. (new data, photos)
Sept 19, 2010 - Seasonal Status- Abbotsford to Hope created.
Sept 19, 2010 - Seasonal Status updated.
Sept 19, 2010 - Green Heron species account created.
Sept 3, 2010 - Caspian Tern species account updated (new data)
Sept 2, 2010 - Seasonal Status updated.
Sept 2, 2010 - American Avocet species account updated (new data and photos)
Aug. 20, 2010 - American Crow species account created.


 
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