Birds and their Nests
Wildlife trees are home to a multitude of bird species. This page provides information on some of the species that inhabit them, and links to other sources of information.
Most birds maintain a territory or an area that they consider to be their home. Bird territories can be focused around a food source or a nesting area and can change during the year. During the nesting season, birds can be very protective of their nest area. When observing birds, especially near their nests, it is very important to respect their need for security. If birds start calling and demonstrating alarm, it is best to back off and view from further away. If more than one person is observing a bird or its nest, it is important to stay close together. Birds will quickly get much more nervous if observers are in more than one location.
Eagle Information
Bald Eagle Breeding and Nesting Biology
Eagle Breeding Dates and Chick Age Estimator
Other Species Fact Sheets
Flammulated Owl (
234 kb PDF)
Lewis's Woodpecker ( 266 kb PDF)
Western Screech Owl ( 494 kb PDF)
White-headed Woodpecker ( 243 kb PDF)
Williamson's Sapsucker ( 241 kb PDF)
BC Ministry of Environment Develop With Care Guidelines
Bald Eagles and Osprey ( 726 kb PDF)
Great Blue Herons ( 653 kb PDF)
Other Resources
Cornell Lab of Ornithology 
- An excellent guide to all aspects of bird life.