Birds of Coombs
What has actually been seen around Coombs: 293 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 293 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 472,402 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Bald Eagle
- Busiest month
- April
- Elevation
- 387 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.3 h / 8.2 h
What the records say about Coombs
293 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Coombs (British Columbia) since 2010, across 472,402 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Bald Eagle, American Robin and Chestnut-backed Chickadee.
The records split between backyard birds (55%) and waterbirds (39%), so a feeder in Coombs sees the familiar American Robin, Chestnut-backed Chickadee and Spotted Towhee, while Mallard and others turn up on nearby water.
23 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Bald Eagle and Turkey Vulture.
Records peak in April and are lowest in July — about 2.2 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.
Qualicum Beach, 3 mi to the north, has fewer species on record (279 against 293).
Daylight runs from 16 h 15 min at midsummer to 8 h 11 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:27 AM in mid-April and 5:11 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Coombs
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bald EagleHaliaeetus leucocephalus | 13,427 |
| 2 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 12,544 |
| 3 | Chestnut-backed ChickadeePoecile rufescens | 12,174 |
| 4 | Spotted TowheePipilo maculatus | 11,956 |
| 5 | Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalis | 11,357 |
| 6 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 11,263 |
| 7 | Anna's HummingbirdCalypte anna | 11,100 |
| 8 | Northern FlickerColaptes auratus | 10,704 |
| 9 | Song SparrowMelospiza melodia | 10,676 |
| 10 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 10,446 |
| 11 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 10,150 |
| 12 | Glaucous-winged GullLarus glaucescens | 9,953 |
| 13 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 9,386 |
| 14 | Red-breasted NuthatchSitta canadensis | 7,305 |
| 15 | European StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 7,026 |
| 16 | BuffleheadBucephala albeola | 6,728 |
| 17 | KilldeerCharadrius vociferus | 6,684 |
| 18 | Great Blue HeronArdea herodias | 6,545 |
| 19 | American WigeonMareca americana | 6,480 |
| 20 | House FinchHaemorhous mexicanus | 6,426 |
Records by month
What to put out in Coombs
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- American Robin
Mealworms · Chopped apple and berries · Suet nuggets
- Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Black-oil sunflower · Suet
- Spotted Towhee
Millet · Sunflower chips
- Dark-eyed Junco
White proso millet · Hulled sunflower · Cracked corn
- Common Raven
Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- Anna's Hummingbird
Sugar water: 1 part sugar to 4 parts water
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 Coombs?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Coombs are American Robin, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Spotted Towhee, Dark-eyed Junco and Common Raven, based on 472,402 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Coombs?
293 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Coombs?
Observation records peak in April and are lowest in July. Sunrise in late June is around 5:11 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.