Birds of Naramata
What has actually been seen around Naramata: 259 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 259 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 86,200 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Northern Flicker
- Busiest month
- May
- Elevation
- 1,194 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.3 h / 8.1 h
What the records say about Naramata
259 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Naramata (British Columbia) since 2010, across 86,200 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Northern Flicker, American Robin and California Quail.
Naramata is backyard-bird country: 69% of the records here are small songbirds, doves, woodpeckers and the other birds that come to feeders and yard trees. Northern Flicker, American Robin, House Finch and Dark-eyed Junco make up the core of what you can expect at a feeder.
25 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Turkey Vulture.
Records peak in May and are lowest in August — about 3.2 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.
Summerland, 3 mi to the west, has fewer species on record (241 against 259).
Daylight runs from 16 h 18 min at midsummer to 8 h 8 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:08 AM in mid-April and 4:50 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Naramata
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern FlickerColaptes auratus | 3,924 |
| 2 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 3,452 |
| 3 | California QuailCallipepla californica | 3,109 |
| 4 | House FinchHaemorhous mexicanus | 3,019 |
| 5 | Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalis | 2,288 |
| 6 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 2,266 |
| 7 | European StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 2,215 |
| 8 | Song SparrowMelospiza melodia | 2,206 |
| 9 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 2,063 |
| 10 | American GoldfinchSpinus tristis | 1,946 |
| 11 | Black-billed MagpiePica hudsonia | 1,904 |
| 12 | Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus | 1,892 |
| 13 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 1,809 |
| 14 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 1,588 |
| 15 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 1,513 |
| 16 | Pygmy NuthatchSitta pygmaea | 1,449 |
| 17 | Red-tailed HawkButeo jamaicensis | 1,418 |
| 18 | Yellow-rumped WarblerSetophaga coronata | 1,365 |
| 19 | Spotted TowheePipilo maculatus | 1,354 |
| 20 | Bald EagleHaliaeetus leucocephalus | 1,306 |
Records by month
What to put out in Naramata
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- Northern Flicker
Suet · Peanut hearts
- American Robin
Mealworms · Chopped apple and berries · Suet nuggets
- House Finch
Black-oil sunflower · Hulled sunflower · Nyjer
- Dark-eyed Junco
White proso millet · Hulled sunflower · Cracked corn
- European Starling
Suet · 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 Naramata?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Naramata are Northern Flicker, American Robin, House Finch, Dark-eyed Junco and European Starling, based on 86,200 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Naramata?
259 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Naramata?
Observation records peak in May and are lowest in August. Sunrise in late June is around 4:50 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.