Birds of Summerland
What has actually been seen around Summerland: 241 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 241 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 61,669 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Northern Flicker
- Busiest month
- May
- Elevation
- 1,558 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.3 h / 8.1 h
What the records say about Summerland
241 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Summerland (British Columbia) since 2010, across 61,669 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Northern Flicker, American Robin and California Quail.
Summerland is backyard-bird country: 74% 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 European Starling make up the core of what you can expect at a feeder.
26 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle and Turkey Vulture.
Records peak in May and are lowest in November — about 5.3 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.
Naramata, 3 mi to the east, has more species on record (259 against 241).
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 Summerland
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern FlickerColaptes auratus | 2,886 |
| 2 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 2,546 |
| 3 | California QuailCallipepla californica | 2,265 |
| 4 | House FinchHaemorhous mexicanus | 2,033 |
| 5 | European StarlingSturnus vulgaris | 1,665 |
| 6 | Dark-eyed JuncoJunco hyemalis | 1,652 |
| 7 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 1,506 |
| 8 | Song SparrowMelospiza melodia | 1,425 |
| 9 | American GoldfinchSpinus tristis | 1,411 |
| 10 | Pygmy NuthatchSitta pygmaea | 1,356 |
| 11 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 1,354 |
| 12 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 1,287 |
| 13 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 1,282 |
| 14 | Black-billed MagpiePica hudsonia | 1,280 |
| 15 | Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus | 1,193 |
| 16 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 1,180 |
| 17 | Eurasian Collared-DoveStreptopelia decaocto | 1,149 |
| 18 | Red-tailed HawkButeo jamaicensis | 1,132 |
| 19 | Red-breasted NuthatchSitta canadensis | 957 |
| 20 | Spotted TowheePipilo maculatus | 957 |
Records by month
What to put out in Summerland
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
- European Starling
Suet · Cracked corn
- 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 Summerland?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Summerland are Northern Flicker, American Robin, House Finch, European Starling and Dark-eyed Junco, based on 61,669 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Summerland?
241 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Summerland?
Observation records peak in May and are lowest in November. 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.