RBA: WHOOPER SWAN near Quesnel - March 17-18th

At 11am on March 17-2026, Suzy Wright found a Whooper Swan in a corn stubble field off W Fraser Rd in Kersley south of Quesnel. The bird was with over 450 Trumpeters and 2 Tundra Swans.

Map to location HERE

This is the 4th record for BC.

The bird continued on March 18th HERE in the corn stubble field off W Fraser Rd near Glassford Rd in Dragon and was viewed by many observers.

Whooper Swan in Kersley - Photos: Suzy Wright

RBA: 2 TAIGA BEAN-GEESE in Port Renfrew - Feb 2-March 16th

At 1:36pm on February 2-2026, Emma Young-Wood found and photographed 2 Taiga Bean-Geese on the mossy edge of Browns Creek while standing on the Deering Bridge in Port Renfrew. When she returned at 3pm she could not relocate the birds. 

Map to location HERE

This is a first confirmed record for BC. 

Thank you to the Pacheedaht First Nation for allowing birders to view the birds on their lands.

On Feb 4-2026, the birds were relocated by Mike and Sharon Toochin HERE but then flew upstream towards the Deering Bridge.

The birds were then relocated HERE and HERE and are being viewed by multiple observers by scope from HERE 

On Feb 5th, the birds continue HERE and at the original location at the Deering Bridge HERE and was viewed by multiple observers.

On Feb 6th, the birds continue HERE opposite Caawidk House (Parks Canada building) and HERE

On Feb 7-8th, the birds continue HERE opposite Caawidk House (Parks Canada building) viewed from HERE 

The geese were not relocated on Feb 9th.

On Feb 10th, the geese continued HERE

On Feb 14-15th, the birds continue HERE opposite Caawidk House (Parks Canada building) viewed from HERE 

On Feb 16-24th, the birds continue at the original location at the Deering Bridge HERE 

On Feb 28th, the birds continue HERE

On March 1st, the birds continue at the original location at the Deering Bridge HERE 

On March 2nd, the birds continued HERE opposite Caawidk House (Parks Canada building) viewed from HERE 

The birds continue on the river, 300m south of the Deering Bridge on March 13th.

On March 14th, the birds continued HERE opposite Caawidk House (Parks Canada building) viewed from HERE 

The birds continue on the river, 300m south of the Deering Bridge on March 15-16th.

Taiga Bean-Geese in Port Renfrew - Photos: Camille Bock

RBA: SIBERIAN PIPIT in Metchosin - Feb 1-3rd

At 3 pm on February 1-2026, Trevor Henry and Isaac Esselink found a Siberian Pipit with 9 American Pipits in the sea grass at Witty’s Lagoon. The bird was first identified by Geoffrey Newell as a probable Siberian Pipit from photos on eBird the next day.

Map to location HERE

The bird was not relocated on February 2nd, despite multiple birders looking.

The bird was relocated by Geoffrey Newell in the exact same location at 3pm on February 3rd.

**The bird was not relocated on February 4th, despite multiple observers looking.**

This is the 7th record for BC.

Siberian Pipit in Metchosin - Photos: Geoffrey Newell

Siberian Pipit in Metchosin - Photos: Trevor Henry

Siberian Pipit in Metchosin - Photo: Isaac Esselink

RBA: SUMMER TANAGER in Campbell River and Qualicum Beach — Jan 14-Feb 17th

On Jan 14-2026, Patti Kanester found a Summer Tanager at her home in Campbell River.

Birders can view the bird from the public street as it is coming to the front yard feeder at 110 Jones Rd.

Map to location HERE 

Please do not point cameras at windows, do not block driveways and do not trespass and please be respectful of neighbours.

This is the 13th record for BC.

The bird continued on Jan 16th and has been viewed by multiple observers.

The bird was not relocated on Jan 17th in Campbell River.

**On Jan 17th, what appears to be the same bird, was relocated by Jennifer Westbroek at a private home in Qualicum Beach.**

The home is open to the public and is located at 556 Willow Rd in Qualicum Beach. Birders are allowed to enter the gate on the driveway and stand on the stone by the gate. She does not want people talking loudly or disturbing the bird by approaching the feeders.

The bird continued at the Qualicum Beach residence on Feb 17th and has been viewed by multiple observers.

The bird has not been seen since.

Summer Tanager in Campbell River (Photos: Jeremy Gatten)

Summer Tanager in Qualicum Beach - Photo: Cathy Carlson 

RBA: BRAMBLING in Smithers - Dec 27-28th

At 9:15 am on December 27-2025, Mel and Evi Coulson, Dennis and Cindy Verbeek found a Brambling coming to a feeder on Broadway Ave in Smithers. This appears to be a different bird than the bird found in nearby Telkwa.

The bird continues on Dec 28th at Ken White's home at 3959 Broadway Ave.

The homeowner Ken is fine with birders viewing it from the public street.

Map to location HERE

The bird was not seen on Dec 29th.

Brambling in Smithers - Photos: Ken White

RBA: TAIGA FLYCATCHER in Vancouver - Dec 25/25-March 8/26

At 2:30pm on December 25-2025, Ethan Moon found a hatch year Taiga Flycatcher at Sunset Beach Park in Vancouver.

Map to original location HERE

The bird continues HERE by the Aquatic Centre and last seen HERE in Hornbeam Trees along Beach Ave as of 4:10pm and has been viewed by multiple observers.

The bird continues on Dec 26/25-March 8/26 HERE and HERE at Sunset Beach Park and has been viewed by multiple observers. The bird has a circuit and forages at the base of trees as far down as Jervis Street but always returns to the trees HERE by the aquatic centre off the seawall.

*The bird has not been relocated since March 8th, despite multiple observers looking*

This is a first record for BC and Canada.

A few news articles on the bird can be found HERE and HERE and HERE 

Please DO NOT CHASE the bird around or ATTEMPT TO GET TOO CLOSE to the bird and DO NOT USE FLASH OR PLAYBACK and keep a respectful distance.

Taiga Flycatcher in Vancouver - Photo: Mike Tabak

Taiga Flycatcher in Vancouver - Photos: Ethan Moon

RBA: BRAMBLING in Telkwa - Dec 24-25th

At 9 am on Dec 24-2025, Cindy Lewis found a Brambling in a junco flock on 5426 Hubert St in Telkwa. 

Map to location HERE

The bird continues on Dec 25th but was not relocated on Dec 26th.

Brambling in Telkwa - Photo: Cindy Lewis

RBA: BRAMBLING in Terrace - Dec 21/25-Jan 11/26

At 2 pm on December 21-2025, Eileen LeFrancois and Teresa and Diane Weismiller found a Brambling in a junco flock at a feeder in the front yard of the house at 4632 Scott Ave in Terrace.

Map to location HERE

The bird continues in the same location as of Jan 11/2026 and has been viewed by multiple observers.

Brambling in Terrace - Photos: Eileen LeFrancois

RBA: PINE WARBLER in Victoria - Dec 15/25-Jan 3/26

At 12:10pm on December 15-2025, Simon Dakin found a Pine Warbler at his private home visiting his suet feeder in Victoria.

The bird continues on Dec 16th at the same home and has been viewed by multiple observers. The homeowner is allowing birders to view from the public street. 

The bird is coming to the suet feeder on Harriet Rd just north of Burnside Rd E. in Victoria. The homeowner has graciously moved the feeder to the front yard.

The bird has also been seen in a mixed chickadee and bushtit flock in a tall cedar at 3264 Irma St across from Rudd Park.

Map to location HERE

On Dec 17/25-Jan 3/26, the bird was relocated at the feeders near the tree with Christmas ornaments at 3229 Irma St.

Map to location HERE

Please be respectful of private residences and do not block driveways or stand on driveways and do not trespass when viewing this bird.

This is the third record for BC.

**On Jan 3rd the bird appeared to sustain a window strike injury and was not seen on Jan 4th.**

Pine Warbler in Victoria - Photo: Adam Ross

Pine Warbler in Victoria - Photo: Geoffrey Newell

Pine Warbler in Victoria - Photo: Daniel Donnecke

RBA: SUMMER TANAGER in Surrey - Nov 28-Dec 12th

At 12:50 pm on Nov 28-2025 Fred Dobson found a Summer Tanager at his suet feeder at his private home. The bird stayed until 4:30pm but has not returned since.

This is the 12th record for BC.

The bird was relocated in Krystal McEwan’s private yard on Dec 8 and stayed until Dec 12th-2025.

Summer Tanager in Surrey - Photo: Fred Dobson