Birds of Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope and the Fraser Valley

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.

RESOURCES

Photo of the Month

Checklists and Maps

Bird Information

Wild Birds Unlimited
(Backyard Birding)
Abbotsford & Chilliwack

Local Weather
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FEATURES & UPDATES

Article: Top Six Birds to Watch For
By Gord Gadsden

The following list of birds are of interest for our area for various reasons and are worth...more>>

Site Guide: Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve
By Bruce and Joanne Clayton

Drive through picturesque farmland surrounded by majestic mountains to the Great Blue Heron.....more>>

Species Spotlight: The Western Screech-Owl

One of our smaller owls preferring riparian habitats. Strictly nocturnal and feeds on a variety of foods including small mammals, birds, insects and amphibians. Nests mostly in tree cavities or bird boxes and will breed beginning in March... more>>

Resources: Status Checklists

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

Link: The Great Backyard Bird Count

Participate in this worthwhile project to give a snapshot of bird populations in North America. Feb 17-20, 2012

Recent Updates

Feb 4 , 2012 - White-breasted Nuthatch species account updated. (new data, photos)
Feb 4, 2012 - Monthly Challenge updated
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.
Aug. 20, 2010 - Stilt Sandpiper species account created.
Aug 10, 2010 - Lark Sparrow species account updated. (new data and photos)