Harbour Front Dr NE, Salmon Arm, BC, Canada
Salmon Arm, BC is a great place to discover various bird species for the avid birdwatcher. The area is home to many rivers, lakes and marshland. Each Spring and Fall, this watery landscape brings many different species of migratory birds, who use the shores as a stop over on the way to their destinations. Over 300 sightings of various bird species have been recorded in the area over the years, all within a 30 km. radius of Salmon Arm. The area attracts approximately 63% of all bird and waterfowl species within BC, so bring your binoculars, camera, because you will never know what you will see.
Bird species you might find in the area are too numerous to mention and can range from Loons, Western Crebes, Eagles, Hawks and much, much more.
To give you the best opportunity to catch of glimpse of some of the wonderful bird species in the area, this point on the Birdwatcher’s Circle Tour takes you to the hub of Salmon Arm Bay Nature Trails and Interpretive Center, located by the Salmon Arm Wharf in Salmon Arm, on the Shuswap Lake.
It is the hub of numerous lakeside trails that interconnect the Foreshore Raven Trail, and can also include Peter Jenneck Park, depending on your schedule.
On Your Way – Be sure to check out DeMille’s Farm Market while you are in Salmon Arm. It is located at: 3710 Trans-Canada Highway, SW, Salmon Arm. It features in-season fresh fruit and produce and old-time farm market with ice-cream, bakery and other gourmet items and treats. Tour the corn maze, or mingle with the resident farm animals, which include: chickens, miniature goats, llamas and a giant pig.