Birds of Sechelt
What has actually been seen around Sechelt: 278 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 278 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 367,202 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- American Crow
- Busiest month
- April
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.3 h / 8.2 h
What the records say about Sechelt
278 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Sechelt (British Columbia) since 2010, across 367,202 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are American Crow, Glaucous-winged Gull and Spotted Towhee.
The records split between backyard birds (58%) and waterbirds (36%), so a feeder in Sechelt sees the familiar American Crow, Spotted Towhee and Song Sparrow, while Glaucous-winged Gull 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 December — about 2.5 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.
Welcome Beach, 6 mi to the west, has fewer species on record (245 against 278).
Daylight runs from 16 h 17 min at midsummer to 8 h 9 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:24 AM in mid-April and 5:07 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Sechelt
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 13,484 |
| 2 | Glaucous-winged GullLarus glaucescens | 12,448 |
| 3 | Spotted TowheePipilo maculatus | 11,875 |
| 4 | Bald EagleHaliaeetus leucocephalus | 11,088 |
| 5 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 10,166 |
| 6 | Song SparrowMelospiza melodia | 10,028 |
| 7 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 9,800 |
| 8 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 9,257 |
| 9 | Northern FlickerColaptes auratus | 8,958 |
| 10 | Anna's HummingbirdCalypte anna | 8,700 |
| 11 | White-crowned SparrowZonotrichia leucophrys | 7,619 |
| 12 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 7,079 |
| 13 | Chestnut-backed ChickadeePoecile rufescens | 6,866 |
| 14 | Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalis | 6,865 |
| 15 | Great Blue HeronArdea herodias | 6,420 |
| 16 | Rock PigeonColumba livia | 5,838 |
| 17 | Belted KingfisherMegaceryle alcyon | 5,525 |
| 18 | Steller's JayCyanocitta stelleri | 5,422 |
| 19 | BuffleheadBucephala albeola | 5,051 |
| 20 | Common MerganserMergus merganser | 5,012 |
Records by month
What to put out in Sechelt
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- American Crow
Cracked corn · Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- Spotted Towhee
Millet · Sunflower chips
- Song Sparrow
Millet · Hulled sunflower · Cracked corn
- American Robin
Mealworms · Chopped apple and berries · Suet nuggets
- Common Raven
Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- Northern Flicker
Suet · Peanut hearts
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 Sechelt?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Sechelt are American Crow, Spotted Towhee, Song Sparrow, American Robin and Common Raven, based on 367,202 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Sechelt?
278 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Sechelt?
Observation records peak in April and are lowest in December. Sunrise in late June is around 5:07 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.