Bird
Database

573 birds have been observed in British Columbia, Canada. Of that, 17 are introduced and 197 are rare or accidental leaving 359 birds. Below is a list of birds photographed by Warren Appleton sorted by biogeoclimatic zone. If you are unsure which zone you are in, refer to the map at the bottom of the page.

Birds in British Columbia, Canada, are protected under the proivncial Wildlife Act and the federal Migratory Bird Convention Act. Federal and provincial parks and ecological researves have been established throughout the province. Development projects that occur on federal sites are subject to environmetnal effects evaluations under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012, and municipalities require environmental assessments to support development permit applications for private developments. Bald Eagle and Osprey Nests are protected year-round and require a wildlife permit to remove or relocate. Other raptor nests and song bird nests are protected when the nests are active. Development activities that occur between March 1 and August 15 typically require bird sweeps by qualfiied environmental professionals prior to undertaking works that may affect these birds (vegetation removal, building demolishion, etc.).