Clover Point

48.40388 , -123.34927

Canada

One of the top 20 hotspots in the Capital Regional District with over 200 species, a tally made all the more impressive when one considers it is essentially a mound of flattened earth jutting out into the ocean surrounded by rocky shoreline. An absolute must for any birder visiting Victoria, as it allows for comfortable winter sea (and storm!) watching, with additional shorebirding opportunities during Spring and Fall migration. Keep an eye out for the odd American Pipit or Lapland Longspur during migration, as they will occasionally alight at this jutting out bit of land.

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 48.4039/-123.3493 (2021-05-12 15:00:43 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Clover Point" (2021-05-12 15:00:43 )

Edited by Liam Ragan on 2021-08-01 05:20:57
One of the top 20 hotspots in the Capital Regional District with over 200 species, a tally made all the more impressive when one considers it is essentially a mound of flattened earth jutting out into the ocean surrounded by rocky shoreline. An absolute must for any birder visiting Victoria, as it allows for comfortable winter sea (and storm!) watching, with additional shorebirding opportunities during Spring and Fall migration. Keep an eye out for the odd American Pipit or Lapland Longspur during migration, as they will occasionally alight at this jutting out bit of land.

  • Top species

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• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

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  • Timing and strategy

Clover Point is a year-round attraction though peaks during the Winter when a wide diversity of seaducks and alcids can be scoped from the point. Fall and Spring shorebird migration also bring a good diversity to the rock shores, though you should aim to be here as the tide is going out for your best chance at shorebirds.

The spot is fairly self-explanatory, a mound of earth jutting out into the ocean with near 270 degree views of the ocean. 

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Edited by Liam Ragan on 2021-08-01 05:17
Clover Point is a year-round attraction though peaks during the Winter when a wide diversity of seaducks and alcids can be scoped from the point. Fall and Spring shorebird migration also bring a good diversity to the rock shores, though you should aim to be here as the tide is going out for your best chance at shorebirds. The spot is fairly self-explanatory, a mound of earth jutting out into the ocean with near 270 degree views of the ocean. 
  • How to get there

Recently completed road infrastructure has resulted in a number of parking spots right at the point, with half being devoted to parking (including a number of disability parking spots), and half the point devoted to picnic tables.

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

Edited by Liam Ragan on 2021-08-01 05:14
Recently completed road infrastructure has resulted in a number of parking spots right at the point, with half being devoted to parking (including a number of disability parking spots), and half the point devoted to picnic tables.

Widely available, free parking at both the point and along Dalas Road above it.

Disabled parking spots available, some of the best easy-access seawatching in Victoria.

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Edited by Liam Ragan on 2021-08-01 05:15
Widely available, free parking at both the point and along Dalas Road above it. Disabled parking spots available, some of the best easy-access seawatching in Victoria.
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