Welcome to Fraser Valley Birding, British Columbia, Canada! Our checklist area boasts 314 species of birds currently on record. Typically, well over 230 different species are recorded annually. This site offers birders of all levels and interest a complete source for local birding information on the kinds of birds that can be seen and where. A discussion forum is a fun place to share bird sightings, discuss other related topics, meet other birders and plan bird watching outings in a friendly and open atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to have a part from contributing records and photos or writing articles and sharing knowledge for the benefit for both fellow bird enthusiasts and the birds themselves.
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Article: Hummingbird Feeding By Gord Gadsden
Mar 28, 2010
Attracting hummingbirds to your backyard is fairly easy and is very rewarding. Rufous Hummingbirds are the most common species we are likely to have in our backyards. However, Anna's Hummingbirds are becoming increasingly common especially in Abbotsford. What is unique about the Anna's Hummingbird is that they...more>>
Site Guide: Tuyttens Road Wetlands, Agassiz By K. R. Jones
Feb 22, 2009
Head into Agassiz, crossing the Agassiz/Rosedale Bridge and turn left on to Whelpton Rd.., continue to Tuyttens Rd.. and turn left. Follow Tuyttens, along the Agassiz Slough, then pass “Little Mountain” and you reach the Dyke. The Dyke is know as Cutler Rd. and runs along the slough...more>>
Species Spotlight: The Wilson's Phalarope By Gord Gadsden
July 1, 2008
This little shorebird with a fascinating life history is an uncommon migrant in our area during spring and fall migration. Wintering on the western side of South America in shallow lakes, most travel north to breed in marshes and wet meadows in the interior of the Province. They are also found through the Prairies in similar habitat. Watch for them in flooded fields and in shallow lakes and ponds in our area... more>>
Attracting hummingbirds to your backyard is fairly easy and is very rewarding. Rufous Hummingbirds are the most common species we are likely to have in our backyards. However, Anna's Hummingbirds are becoming increasingly common especially in Abbotsford. What is unique about the Anna's Hummingbird is that they...
Head into Agassiz, crossing the Agassiz/Rosedale Bridge and turn left on to Whelpton Rd.., continue to Tuyttens Rd.. and turn left. Follow Tuyttens, along the Agassiz Slough, then pass “Little Mountain” and you reach the Dyke. The Dyke is know as Cutler Rd. and runs along the slough...
This little shorebird with a fascinating life history is an uncommon migrant in our area during spring and fall migration. Wintering on the western side of South America in shallow lakes, most travel north to breed in marshes and wet meadows in the interior of the Province. They are also found through the Prairies in similar habitat. Watch for them in flooded fields and in shallow lakes and ponds in our area...