Tours & Day Trips
Birdwatching at Ruby Lake Resort
Birdwatching on the Sunshine Coast offers a unique opportunity to explore diverse habitats and observe a wide range of bird species throughout the year. Located within an 88-acre ecological reserve, Ruby Lake Resort is home to over 120 recorded bird species, providing a natural setting where birdwatching is accessible, peaceful, and constantly evolving with the seasons.
Guests can enjoy birdwatching directly from the property or explore nearby conservation areas across the Sunshine Coast, making it an ideal destination for both casual observers and dedicated birders.
Tip for Guests
We recommend our guests download the Merlin Bird ID app before or during their stay to help identify the birds around the resort. The app can recognize birds by sound or photo, making it a fun and easy way to explore the birdlife at Ruby Lake.
Conservation & Ecology
Iris & Billy Griffith Nature Centre / Loon Foundation
Loon Foundation — Projects & Conservation Work
https://loonfoundation.org/
OceaniPod — Ocean Monitoring Project
https://loonfoundation.org/
Land Trust Alliance BC — Conservation Areas
Birdwatching Tools & Sightings
eBird — Bird Sightings & Hotspots
Ruby Lake Birding Hotspot (eBird)
https://ebird.org/hotspot/
Merlin Bird ID App — Identify Birds by Sound & Photo
https://merlin.
Regional Birding & Wildlife
Sunshine Coast Wildlife & Birding
https://www.
BC Bird Trail — Birding Locations & Routes