Birds of Armstrong
What has actually been seen around Armstrong: 237 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 237 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 52,300 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Mallard
- Busiest month
- May
- Elevation
- 1,178 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.5 h / 8 h
What the records say about Armstrong
237 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Armstrong (British Columbia) since 2010, across 52,300 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Mallard, Black-billed Magpie and Canada Goose.
The records split between backyard birds (51%) and waterbirds (38%), so a feeder in Armstrong sees the familiar Black-billed Magpie, Red-winged Blackbird and Northern Flicker, while Mallard and others turn up on nearby water.
20 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Bald Eagle, Red-tailed Hawk and Turkey Vulture.
Records peak in May and are lowest in December — about 7.3 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.
Spallumcheen, 3 mi to the south, has more species on record (256 against 237).
Daylight runs from 16 h 27 min at midsummer to 8 h 0 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:04 AM in mid-April and 4:44 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Armstrong
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 2,284 |
| 2 | Black-billed MagpiePica hudsonia | 1,866 |
| 3 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 1,840 |
| 4 | Red-winged BlackbirdAgelaius phoeniceus | 1,839 |
| 5 | Bald EagleHaliaeetus leucocephalus | 1,466 |
| 6 | Red-tailed HawkButeo jamaicensis | 1,377 |
| 7 | Northern FlickerColaptes auratus | 1,291 |
| 8 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 1,182 |
| 9 | Song SparrowMelospiza melodia | 1,149 |
| 10 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 1,053 |
| 11 | European StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 1,049 |
| 12 | Eurasian TealAnas crecca | 1,034 |
| 13 | Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus | 1,001 |
| 14 | Great Blue HeronArdea herodias | 989 |
| 15 | KilldeerCharadrius vociferus | 920 |
| 16 | American GoldfinchSpinus tristis | 883 |
| 17 | Eurasian Collared-DoveStreptopelia decaocto | 802 |
| 18 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 797 |
| 19 | American WigeonMareca americana | 797 |
| 20 | American CootFulica americana | 764 |
Records by month
What to put out in Armstrong
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- Black-billed Magpie
Suet · Peanuts · Cracked corn
- Red-winged Blackbird
Cracked corn · Millet · Sunflower
- Northern Flicker
Suet · Peanut hearts
- American Robin
Mealworms · Chopped apple and berries · Suet nuggets
- Song Sparrow
Millet · Hulled sunflower · Cracked corn
- Common Raven
Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
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 Armstrong?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Armstrong are Black-billed Magpie, Red-winged Blackbird, Northern Flicker, American Robin and Song Sparrow, based on 52,300 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Armstrong?
237 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Armstrong?
Observation records peak in May and are lowest in December. Sunrise in late June is around 4:44 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.