New bird watching resource makes exploring a ‘hoot’ in Kelowna

B.C. Bird Trail created Kelowna Outpost, a self-guided itinerary, to help people get outdoors

New bird watching resource makes exploring a ‘hoot’ in Kelowna
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Exploring can be ‘cheep,’ especially with a new bird watching resource for Kelowna.

The B.C. Bird Trail has partnered with Tourism Kelowna to launch Kelowna Outpost.

The Outpost is intended to be used as a self-guided bird watching itinerary that accompanies the B.C. Bird Trail App.

On the Bird Trail App people can earn points and badges for spotting birds and check off locations as they explore the province.

The itinerary on Kelowna Outpost includes a map of the top bird watching spots, trails and restaurants and cafes that the city has to offer.

Bird watching spots in Kelowna

  • Rotary Marsh Park
  • Maude-Roxby Wetlands Boardwalk
  • Mission Creek Regional Park
  • Munson Pond
  • Chichester Wetland Park
  • Robert Lake Regional Park
  • Carney Pond
  • Black Mountain - Sntsk’il’ntən Regional Park
  • Johns Family Nature Conservancy Regional Park
  • Bertram Creek Regional Park

Kelowna Outpost also features an up-to date list of the most common birds to spot in the area, depending on the season.

There are now 12 different outpost locations across the province on B.C. Bird Trail, each featuring trails, places to eat and spots to bird watch.

Learn more and explore new areas at bcbirdtrail.ca.