Jericho Beach Park

49.27129 , -123.19728

Canada

Jericho Beach Park is a popular birding and bathing spot on the western outskirts of Vancouver, easily visited from the city. It covers an area of 54 ha. 

The park provides views of Burrard Inlet, an important harbour sheltering wintering ducks, grebes and loons. The beach park also contains freshwater ponds, reedbeds, woodland and grassland. Around bird 250 species have been recorded.

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 49.2713/-123.1973 (2021-05-12 19:50:06 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Jericho Beach Park" (2021-05-12 19:50:06 )

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-09 11:02:51
Jericho Beach Park is a popular birding and bathing spot on the western outskirts of Vancouver, easily visited from the city. It covers an area of 54 ha.  The park provides views of Burrard Inlet, an important harbour sheltering wintering ducks, grebes and loons. The beach park also contains freshwater ponds, reedbeds, woodland and grassland. Around bird 250 species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-02 13:18:39
Jericho Beach Park is a popular spot on the western outskirts of Vancouver, easily visited from the city. It covers an area of 54 ha.  The park provides views of Burrard Inlet, an important harbour sheltering wintering ducks, grebes and loons. The beach park also contains freshwater ponds, woodland and ponds, reedbeds, woodland and grassland. Around bird 250 species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 12:16:59
Jericho Beach Park is a popular spot on the western outskirts of Vancouver, easily visited from the city. city. It covers an area of 54 ha.  The park provides views of Burrard Inlet, an important harbour sheltering wintering ducks, grebes and loons. The beach park also contains freshwater ponds, woodland and grassland. Around bird 250 species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 11:54:00
Jericho Beach Park is a popular spot on the western outskirts of Vancouver, easily visited from the city. The park provides views of Burrard Inlet, an important harbour sheltering wintering ducks, grebes and loons. The beach park also contains freshwater ponds, woodland and grassland. Around bird 250 species have been recorded.

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)
Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata)
White-winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi)
Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
Barrow's Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica)
Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator)
Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus)
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola)
Sora (Porzana carolina)
Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria)
Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia)
Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata)
Pelagic Cormorant (Urile pelagicus)
Barred Owl (Strix varia)
Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus)
Merlin (Falco columbarius)
Hutton's Vireo (Vireo huttoni)
Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus)
Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca)

Sora (Porzana carolina) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-02 11:58:30)

Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:42:00)

White-winged Scoter (Melanitta deglandi) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:21:30)

Surf Scoter (Melanitta perspicillata) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:21:08)

Merlin (Falco columbarius) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:18:41)

Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:17:12)

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:09:32)

Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:08:13)

Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:06:36)

Pelagic Cormorant (Urile pelagicus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:06:11)

Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:04:49)

Hutton's Vireo (Vireo huttoni) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:04:41)

Barred Owl (Strix varia) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:03:28)

Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:02:53)

Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:02:40)

Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:02:33)

Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:01:38)

Barrow's Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:01:11)

Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-05-01 12:01:01)

The site is rewarding at any time except for mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the park is often crowded. In late summer when the ponds dry out, shorebirds such as Solitary Sandpiper, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs occur.

From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. Flocks of American Wigeon may contain a few European Wigeon. Blue-winged and Cinnamon Teal visit in spring.

Virginia Rail is resident in the marshes, Sora a breeding visitor and Wilson's Snipe a passage migrant. These are elusive crepuscular species, most likely to be seen or heard at dawn and dusk.

The woodlands in the southwest corner of the park harbour owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl, as well as Downy and Pileated Woodpeckers. Summer visitors include Swainson's Thrush, Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak. A variety of warblers visit in spring and fall.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-13 07:01
The site is rewarding at any time except for mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is park is often crowded. In late summer when the ponds dry out, shorebirds such as Solitary Sandpiper, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs occur. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. Flocks of American Wigeon may contain a few European Wigeon. Blue-winged and Cinnamon Teal visit in spring. Virginia Rail is resident in the marshes, Sora a breeding visitor and Wilson's Snipe a passage migrant. These are elusive crepuscular species, most likely to be seen or heard at dawn and dusk. The woodlands in the southwest corner of the park harbour owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl, as well as Downy and Pileated Woodpeckers. Summer visitors include Swainson's Thrush, Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak. A variety of warblers visit in spring and fall.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-09 11:34
The site is rewarding at any time except for mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. In late summer when the ponds dry out, shorebirds such as Solitary Sandpiper, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs occur. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. Flocks of American Wigeon may contain a few European Wigeon. Blue-winged and Cinnamon Teal visit in spring. Virginia Rail is resident in the marshes, Sora a breeding visitor and Wilson's Snipe a passage migrant. These are elusive crepuscular species, most likely to be seen or heard at dawn and dusk. The woodlands in the southwest corner of the park have owls park harbour owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl, as well as Downy and Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers. Summer visitors include Swainson's Thrush, Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak. A variety of warblers visit in spring and fall.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-02 13:06
The site is rewarding at any time except for mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. In late summer when the ponds dry out, shorebirds such as Solitary Sandpiper, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs occur. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. Flocks of American Wigeon may contain a few European Wigeon. Blue-winged and Cinnamon Teal visit in spring. Virginia Rail is resident in the marshes, Sora a breeding visitor and Wilson's Snipe a passage migrant. These are elusive crepuscular species, most likely to be seen or heard at dawn and dusk. The woodlands in the southwest corner of the park have owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl, as well as Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers. Summer visitors include Swainson's Thrush, Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak. A variety of warblers visit in spring and fall.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-02 13:04
The site is rewarding at any time except mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. In late summer when the ponds dry out, shorebirds such as Solitary Sandpiper, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs and Solitary Sandpiper occur. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. Flocks of American Wigeon may contain a few European Wigeon. Blue-winged and Cinnamon Teal visit in spring. Virginia Rail is resident in the marshes, Sora a breeding visitor and Wilson's Snipe a passage migrant. These are elusive crepuscular species, most likely to be seen or heard at dawn and dusk. The woodlands in the southwest corner of the park have owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl, as well as Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers. Summer visitors include Swainson's Thrush, Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak. A variety of warblers visit in spring and fall.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-02 13:02
The site is rewarding at any time except mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. In late summer when the ponds dry out, shorebirds such as Greater Yellowlegs and Solitary Sandpiper occur. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. Flocks of American Wigeon may contain a few European Wigeon. Blue-winged and Cinnamon Teal visit in spring. Virginia Rail is resident in the marshes, Sora a breeding visitor and Wilson's Snipe a passage migrant. All these are These are elusive crepuscular species, most likely to be seen or heard at dawn and dusk. The woodlands in the southwest corner of the park have owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl, as well as Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers. Summer visitors include Swainson's Thrush, Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak. A variety of warblers visit in spring and fall.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-02 13:02
The site is rewarding at any time except mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. In late summer when the ponds dry out, shorebirds such as Greater Yellowlegs and Solitary Sandpiper occur. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. Flocks of American Wigeon may contain a few European Wigeon. Blue-winged and Cinnamon Teal visit in spring. Virginia Rail is resident in the marshes, Sora a breeding visitor. Both are breeding visitor and Wilson's Snipe a passage migrant. All these are crepuscular species, most likely to be seen or heard at dawn and dusk. The woodlands in the southwest corner of the park have owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl, as well as Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers. Summer visitors include Swainson's Thrush, Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak. A variety of warblers visit in spring and fall.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-02 12:05
The site is rewarding at any time except mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. In late summer when the ponds dry out, shorebirds such as Greater Yellowlegs and Solitary Sandpiper occur. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. Flocks of American Wigeon may contain a few European Wigeon. Wigeon. Blue-winged and Cinnamon Teal visit in spring. Virginia Rail is resident in the marshes, Sora a breeding visitor. Both are crepuscular species, most likely to be seen or heard at dawn and dusk. The woodlands in the southwest corner of the park have owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl, as well as Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers. Summer visitors include Swainson's Thrush, Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak. A variety of warblers visit in spring and fall.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-02 11:57
The site is rewarding at any time except mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. In late summer when the ponds dry out, shorebirds such as Greater Yellowlegs and Solitary Sandpiper occur. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. Flocks of American Wigeon may contain a few European Wigeon. Virginia Rail is resident in the marshes, Sora a breeding visitor. Both are crepuscular species, most likely to be seen or heard at dawn and dusk. The woodlands in the southwest corner of the park have owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl, as well as Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers. Summer visitors include Swainson's Thrush, Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak. A variety of warblers visit in spring and fall.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-02 11:53
The site is rewarding at any time except mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. In late summer when the ponds dry out, shorebirds such as Greater Yellowlegs and Solitary Sandpiper occur. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. Flocks of American Wigeon may contain a few European Wigeon. The woodlands on the in the southwest corner have of the park have owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl, as well as Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers. Summer visitors include Swainson's Thrush, Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak. A variety of warblers visit in spring and fall.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 13:10
The site is rewarding at any time except mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. crowded. In late summer when the ponds dry out, shorebirds such as Greater Yellowlegs and Solitary Sandpiper occur. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. Flocks of American Wigeon may contain a few European Wigeon. The woodlands on the southwest corner have owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl, as well as Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers. Summer visitors include Swainson's Thrush, Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak. A variety of warblers visit in spring and fall.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 13:07
The site is rewarding at any time except mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. Flocks of American Wigeon may contain a few European Wigeon. The woodlands on the southwest corner have owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl, as well as Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers. Summer visitors include Swainson's Thrush, Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak, while a variety Grosbeak. A variety of warblers visit in spring and fall.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 13:06
The site is rewarding at any time except mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. Flocks of American Wigeon may contain a few European Wigeon. The woodlands on the southwest corner have owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl, as well as Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers. Summer visitors include Western Tanager and Black-headed Grosbeak, while a variety of warblers visit in spring and fall.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 12:26
The site is rewarding at any time except mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. ponds. Flocks of American Wigeon may contain a few European Wigeon. The woodlands on the southwest corner have owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl, as well as Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 12:17
The site is rewarding at any time except mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. The woodlands on the southwest corner have owls including Barred Owl and sometimes Great Horned Owl.Owl, as well as Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 12:03
The site is rewarding at any time except mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. The woodlands on the southwest corner have owls including Great including Barred Owl and Great Horned Owl.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 11:58
The site is rewarding at any time except mid summer, when waterfowl are few and the site is often crowded. From October to May, a variety of ducks, grebes and loons should be seen both in Burrard Inlet and on the ponds. The woodlands on the southwest corner have owls including Great Horned Owl.

Several buses run along 4th Avenue, including routes 4, 44 and 84. There are bus stops on W. 4th Avenue beside the park. From here, it is a short walk through the woodland to the pond and beach. 

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 11:38
Several buses run along 4th Avenue, including routes 4, 44 and 84. There are bus stops on W. 4th Avenue bside beside the park. From here, it is a short walk through the woodland to the pond and beach. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 11:38
Several buses run along 4th Avenue.Avenue, including routes 4, 44 and 84. There are bus stops on W. 4th Avenue bside the park. From here, it is a short walk through the woodland to the pond and beach. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 11:37
Several buses run along 4th Avenue. There are bus stops on W. 4th Avenue bside the park. From here, it is a short walk through the woodland to the pond and beach. 

One can enter the park from W. 2nd Avenue or W. 4th Avenue. There is paid parking for the beach at the west end of W. 2nd Avenue. Alternatively, one can park for free on W. 4th Avenue and walk through the woodland to the pond and beach.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 11:49
One can enter the park from W. 2nd Avenue or W. 4th Avenue. There is paid parking for the beach at the west end of W. 2nd Avenue. Alternatively, one can park for free on W. 4th Avenue and walk through the woodland to the pond and beach.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 11:35
There is paid parking for the beach at the west end of W. 2nd Avenue. Alternatively, one can park for free on W. 4th Avenue and walk through the woodland to the pond and beach.

The ponds are maintained by beavers which are often active at dusk and dawn. River Otters and Coyotes also occur.

The park and beach are popular with non-birding visitors. Water sports such as sailing and kayaking are available at the beach.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-02 13:18
The ponds are maintained by beavers which are often active at dusk and dawn. River Otters and Coyotes also occur. The park and beach is popular are popular with non-birding visitors. Water sports such as sailing and kayaking are available at the beach.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-02 13:13
The ponds are maintained by beavers which are often active at dusk and dawn. dawn. River Otters and Coyotes also occur. The beach is popular with non-birding visitors. Water sports are available at the beach.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-01 11:33
The ponds are maintained by beavers which are often active at dusk and dawn. The beach is popular with non-birding visitors.

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Feral rabbits are an invasive species. Feeding of these and other animals is prohibited in all Vancouver parks and a hefty fine applies.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-05-02 13:15
Feral rabbits are an invasive species. Feeding of these and other animals is prohibited in all Vancouver parks and a hefty fine applies.
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