birds of a feather Archives - Stanley Park Ecology (SPE)

May 31, 2026 @ 09:30 amEvents

Birds of a Feather: Birding by Ear

Do you hear the chirps, tweets, and melodious songs in the air? The trees, waters, and skies of Stanley Park are filled with the sounds of birds here for the warm season. Join our flock for our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather! This month, author, naturalist, and Capilano University faculty instructor Roy Jantzen takes us on a multi-sensory birding excursion to listen for the sounds of our late spring and summer resident birds in the Park, with practice birding-by-ear. No birding knowledge or experience necessary, just bring your curiosity and enjoy nature with each other!

a spotted towhee perched with its beak open singing — Photo: Justine Kaseman; Spotted Towhee

Mar 29, 2026 @ 09:30 amEvents

Birds of a Feather: Spring Arrivals

Get ready to spread your wings and join the flock for this month’s edition of Birds of a Feather! With the first spring flowers opening up, and the frosty days behind us, it’s time to witness the latest birds arriving for the new season. Our winter residents will be on their way to their summer breeding grounds, while other migrators will be making their way to the forests, shores, and waters, of Stanley Park for the warmer days to come. Join a local birder for a bird-filled morning with possible encounters with hummingbirds, warblers, swallows, and other birds active this season. No experience required, just bring your curiosity and take flight! Feel free to bring your own binoculars or borrow ours.

side view of male rufous hummingbird approaching white tree blossoms — Photo: Martin Passchier

Feb 22, 2026 @ 09:30 amEvents

Birds of a Feather: Quacks and Flaps

Discover the incredible variety and lives of local birds in our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather. Join a local birder for a relaxed interpretive outing and learn to identify and appreciate seasonal bird species. This late winter, keep your senses tuned to the presence of ducks, hummingbirds, eagles, chickadees, and more feathered friends around Lost Lagoon. No birding experience required, just bring your curiosity and take flight!

a colourful male wood duck standing in the sun — Photo: Michael Schmidt; male wood duck

Jan 25, 2026 @ 09:30 amEvents

Birds of a Feather: Frosty Flutters

Discover the incredible variety and lives of local birds in our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather. This month, join avid birder, wildlife photographer, and SPE Nature House Outreach Specialist Frank Lin for a relaxed interpretive outing and learn to identify and appreciate seasonal bird species. In the winter, it’s the perfect time to spend a Sunday morning surrounded by flutters, calls, and squawks, with lots of winter ducks floating on the waters of Lost Lagoon. No birding experience required, just bring your curiosity and take flight!

an American Coot on the edge of the water — Photo: Andre Chan; American Coot

Dec 21, 2025 @ 09:30 amEvents

Birds of a Feather: Winter Waterbirds

The waters of Stanley Park are alive with quacks, chirps, preening, and an occasional ruffled feather. Curious about this cold but bird-filled season? Join us for our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather! This month, local birder Kris takes us on a relaxed, interpretive outing to explore seasonal and year-round feathered residents — with a focus on the charming winter waterbirds. No birding knowledge or experience necessary, just bring your curiosity and enjoy nature with each other!

a common goldeneye (duck) on the water — Photo: Liron Gertsman; Common Goldeneye

Nov 23, 2025 @ 09:30 amEvents

Birds of a Feather: Winter Wings

Each fall and winter, thousands of birds arrive here from northern or interior summer ranges. Filling our waters, forests, and skies with vibrant feathers and fun calls and quacks, the cold season birds are always a pleasure to witness and get to know. Join local birder Kim for a relaxed interpretive outing, with the pace set by participants and tailored to the group’s speed. No experience required, just bring your curiosity!

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