Birds of Rossland
What has actually been seen around Rossland: 198 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 198 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 35,206 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Song Sparrow
- Busiest month
- May
- Elevation
- 3,619 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.2 h / 8.2 h
What the records say about Rossland
198 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Rossland (British Columbia) since 2010, across 35,206 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Song Sparrow, American Robin and Black-capped Chickadee.
Rossland is backyard-bird country: 83% of the records here are small songbirds, doves, woodpeckers and the other birds that come to feeders and yard trees. Song Sparrow, American Robin, Black-capped Chickadee and Common Raven make up the core of what you can expect at a feeder.
16 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Turkey Vulture, Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk.
Records peak in May and are lowest in January — about 7.7 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.
Warfield, 3 mi to the east, has a similar number of species on record (201 against 198).
At about 3,619 ft above sea level, Rossland 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 13 min at midsummer to 8 h 13 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:01 AM in mid-April and 4:45 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Rossland
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Song SparrowMelospiza melodia | 1,977 |
| 2 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 1,966 |
| 3 | Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus | 1,873 |
| 4 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 1,429 |
| 5 | Northern FlickerColaptes auratus | 1,285 |
| 6 | Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalis | 1,229 |
| 7 | Pine SiskinSpinus pinus | 1,195 |
| 8 | House FinchHaemorhous mexicanus | 1,181 |
| 9 | Violet-green SwallowTachycineta thalassina | 1,124 |
| 10 | Red-breasted NuthatchSitta canadensis | 934 |
| 11 | Yellow-rumped WarblerSetophaga coronata | 911 |
| 12 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 842 |
| 13 | Steller's JayCyanocitta stelleri | 813 |
| 14 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 674 |
| 15 | Spotted TowheePipilo maculatus | 536 |
| 16 | Yellow WarblerSetophaga petechia | 487 |
| 17 | Warbling VireoVireo gilvus | 479 |
| 18 | American GoldfinchSpinus tristis | 466 |
| 19 | Turkey VultureCathartes aura | 465 |
| 20 | Red-winged BlackbirdAgelaius phoeniceus | 427 |
Records by month
What to put out in Rossland
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- Song Sparrow
Millet · Hulled sunflower · Cracked corn
- American Robin
Mealworms · Chopped apple and berries · Suet nuggets
- Black-capped Chickadee
Black-oil sunflower · Suet · Shelled peanuts
- Common Raven
Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- Northern Flicker
Suet · Peanut hearts
- 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 Rossland?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Rossland are Song Sparrow, American Robin, Black-capped Chickadee, Common Raven and Northern Flicker, based on 35,206 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Rossland?
198 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Rossland?
Observation records peak in May and are lowest in January. Sunrise in late June is around 4:45 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.