Birds of Deep Cove
What has actually been seen around Deep Cove: 268 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 268 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 275,490 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Glaucous-winged Gull
- Busiest month
- December
- Elevation
- 210 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.2 h / 8.3 h
What the records say about Deep Cove
268 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Deep Cove (British Columbia) since 2010, across 275,490 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Glaucous-winged Gull, American Robin and Anna's Hummingbird.
The records split between backyard birds (55%) and waterbirds (39%), so a feeder in Deep Cove sees the familiar American Robin, Anna's Hummingbird and American Crow, while Glaucous-winged Gull and others turn up on nearby water.
22 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Bald Eagle, Turkey Vulture and Red-tailed Hawk.
Records peak in December and are lowest in August — about 3.0 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.
Sidney, 4 mi to the south-east, has more species on record (297 against 268).
Daylight runs from 16 h 9 min at midsummer to 8 h 16 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:25 AM in mid-April and 5:10 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Deep Cove
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glaucous-winged GullLarus glaucescens | 11,242 |
| 2 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 8,546 |
| 3 | Anna's HummingbirdCalypte anna | 7,988 |
| 4 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 7,388 |
| 5 | Chestnut-backed ChickadeePoecile rufescens | 7,207 |
| 6 | Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalis | 6,837 |
| 7 | Song SparrowMelospiza melodia | 6,759 |
| 8 | BuffleheadBucephala albeola | 6,394 |
| 9 | Spotted TowheePipilo maculatus | 6,090 |
| 10 | European StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 5,876 |
| 11 | Pelagic CormorantPhalacrocorax pelagicus | 5,768 |
| 12 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 5,720 |
| 13 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 5,435 |
| 14 | House FinchHaemorhous mexicanus | 5,409 |
| 15 | Bald EagleHaliaeetus leucocephalus | 5,350 |
| 16 | Double-crested CormorantPhalacrocorax auritus | 5,278 |
| 17 | Short-billed GullLarus brachyrhynchus | 4,993 |
| 18 | Northern FlickerColaptes auratus | 4,907 |
| 19 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 4,632 |
| 20 | Great Blue HeronArdea herodias | 4,580 |
Records by month
What to put out in Deep Cove
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- American Robin
Mealworms · Chopped apple and berries · Suet nuggets
- Anna's Hummingbird
Sugar water: 1 part sugar to 4 parts water
- American Crow
Cracked corn · Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Black-oil sunflower · Suet
- Dark-eyed Junco
White proso millet · Hulled sunflower · Cracked corn
- Song Sparrow
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 Deep Cove?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Deep Cove are American Robin, Anna's Hummingbird, American Crow, Chestnut-backed Chickadee and Dark-eyed Junco, based on 275,490 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Deep Cove?
268 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Deep Cove?
Observation records peak in December and are lowest in August. Sunrise in late June is around 5:10 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.