RBA: BLACK PHOEBE in Campbell River - May 16-22nd

On May 16th-2026, Cindy Ederis found a Black Phoebe at the Quinsam Hatchery fish ladder in Campbell River. She believes the bird may possibly have a nest but this is not confirmed as of yet. 

Map to location HERE

The bird continued in the same location on May 22nd and was viewed by multiple observers.

The hatchery is open to the general public 7 days a week, between 8am until 3:30pm.

This is the 68th record for BC.

Black Phoebe in Campbell River (Photo: James MacKenzie)

Black Phoebe in Campbell River - Photos: Cindy Ederis

11 MURPHY’S PETRELS in Haida Gwaii - May 19th

On May 19-2026, Kaiden Bosch et al. found a total of 11 Murphy’s Petrels on a friend’s vessel out of Sandspit in Haida Gwaii.

Map to location of group of 2 birds seen HERE and maps to location of a total group of 9 birds seen HERE and HERE

1 of 11 Murphy’s Petrels in Haida Gwaii - Photo: Liam Singh

RBA: SPOTTED REDSHANK in Cranbrook - May 15th

At 8:40 am on May 15-2026, Martha Miller and Julia Zarankin and Gretchen Whetham found a Spotted Redshank at Elizabeth Lake in Cranbrook. They observed the bird for 5 mins before it flew off and they could not relocate it and were not sure which direction it flew.

Map to location HERE

Spotted Redshank in Cranbrook - Photos: Martha Miller

RBA: WHITE-WINGED DOVE in Nanaimo - May 10-12th

On May 10-2026, Joanne Jonas McRae found a White-winged Dove coming to her feeder at her private home.

The home may be open to the public if it returns tomorrow and then the address will be posted here.

On May 11th, the bird was visible from the public street in a tall fir in the 5700 block of Malibu Terrace. Listen for distinct calls to find it.

Map to location HERE

The bird continues at the same location on May 12th.

This is the 26th record for BC.

White-winged Dove in Nanaimo - Photos: Joanne Jonas McRae