Ecological Reserve - Wildlife & Bird Sanctuary
Bird Watching

Our centrepiece Bird Sanctuary at Ruby Lake Resort boasts one of the largest concentration of wood ducks on the Sunshine Coast. Additionally, we have over 120 species of birds, which over the four seasons call Ruby Lake their home, and we host one of the largest concentrations of congregated nest sites in the area. There are 3 different species of swallows nesting in the Sanctuary - Barn, Tree and Violet-Green. Their nest sites can be seen all over the cottage area, which looks over the Sanctuary as well as around the Restaurant. Come spring flocks of up to 5000 swallows can be seen over Ruby Lake. Other regular ornithological visitors to Ruby Lake include Blue Herons, Bald Eagles, Kingfishers, Hawks, Ospreys, Turkey Vultures, Hummingbirds and, of course, the main attraction, wood ducks. Over 150 species of trees and plants have been sown, all tailored to the needs of specific creatures such as butterflies and certain birds. Sightings of rare birds should be reported to Tony Greenfield 604-885-5539, Whiskeyjack Nature Tours.
Aldo Cogrossi started building bird houses almost as soon as he arrived on the BC coast. You will spot more than 40 of them on the sides of cottages, telephone poles, the tops of houses and under the eaves of the restaurant.
Have a look at our property and bird checklist on the e-bird website, Ruby Lake Resort Bird Sanctuary here for a complete list of the many diverse species that we have spotted onsite! If you are an e-birder yourself, please also enter your data when you visit our property to help us record and keep an accurate and up to date record.
Aldo Cogrossi started building bird houses almost as soon as he arrived on the BC coast. You will spot more than 40 of them on the sides of cottages, telephone poles, the tops of houses and under the eaves of the restaurant.
Have a look at our property and bird checklist on the e-bird website, Ruby Lake Resort Bird Sanctuary here for a complete list of the many diverse species that we have spotted onsite! If you are an e-birder yourself, please also enter your data when you visit our property to help us record and keep an accurate and up to date record.