Birds of 100 Mile House
What has actually been seen around 100 Mile House: 231 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 231 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 47,692 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- American Crow
- Busiest month
- June
- Elevation
- 3,045 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.7 h / 7.8 h
What the records say about 100 Mile House
231 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of 100 Mile House (British Columbia) since 2010, across 47,692 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are American Crow, Common Raven and Red-winged Blackbird.
The records split between backyard birds (58%) and waterbirds (38%), so a feeder in 100 Mile House sees the familiar American Crow, Common Raven and Red-winged Blackbird, while Canada Goose and others turn up on nearby water.
20 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Bald Eagle.
Records peak in June and are lowest in February — about 13.2 times as many in the busiest month. Part of that is birds (migrants and breeding arrivals), part is people: more birders are out in good weather, so treat the curve as activity, not a census.
108 Mile Ranch, 8 mi to the north-west, has fewer species on record (224 against 231).
At about 3,045 ft above sea level, 100 Mile House sits higher than most places in British Columbia. Spring arrives a little later with height, and feeders matter more in cold snaps — keep a supply of high-fat food going through late winter and early spring.
Daylight runs from 16 h 40 min at midsummer to 7 h 48 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:11 AM in mid-April and 4:46 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near 100 Mile House
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 1,708 |
| 2 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 1,630 |
| 3 | Red-winged BlackbirdAgelaius phoeniceus | 1,312 |
| 4 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 1,256 |
| 5 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 1,192 |
| 6 | Northern FlickerColaptes auratus | 1,132 |
| 7 | American CootFulica americana | 1,114 |
| 8 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 1,058 |
| 9 | Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalis | 1,018 |
| 10 | Red-breasted NuthatchSitta canadensis | 991 |
| 11 | Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus | 971 |
| 12 | Lesser ScaupAythya affinis | 929 |
| 13 | BuffleheadBucephala albeola | 920 |
| 14 | Song SparrowMelospiza melodia | 882 |
| 15 | Ring-necked DuckAythya collaris | 824 |
| 16 | American WigeonMareca americana | 823 |
| 17 | Mountain ChickadeePoecile gambeli | 810 |
| 18 | Ruddy DuckOxyura jamaicensis | 759 |
| 19 | Tree SwallowTachycineta bicolor | 758 |
| 20 | Yellow-rumped WarblerSetophaga coronata | 721 |
Records by month
What to put out in 100 Mile House
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- American Crow
Cracked corn · Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- Common Raven
Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- Red-winged Blackbird
Cracked corn · Millet · Sunflower
- Northern Flicker
Suet · Peanut hearts
- American Robin
Mealworms · Chopped apple and berries · Suet nuggets
- Dark-eyed Junco
White proso millet · Hulled sunflower · Cracked corn
Seasonal bird notes for British Columbia
What's arriving, what to feed and when to clean feeders, written for Canadian backyards. One email a month at most.
Nearby places
Frequently asked
What birds visit backyards in 100 Mile House?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of 100 Mile House are American Crow, Common Raven, Red-winged Blackbird, Northern Flicker and American Robin, based on 47,692 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near 100 Mile House?
231 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in 100 Mile House?
Observation records peak in June and are lowest in February. Sunrise in late June is around 4:46 AM.
Sources
- GBIF occurrence search (birds, class Aves, 2010 onward)
- GeoNames gazetteer (place, population, elevation)
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.