Songs of Birds
Sargeant Bay
Where the forest meets the sea, the birds tell their stories.
Wake up with the birds on a gentle guided walk through the lush coastal trails and beaver marsh ecosystem of Sargeant Bay Provincial Park, one of the Sunshine Coast’s most cherished birdwatching havens. Guided by birdsong and Coast Salish teachings, this experience invites you to discover the land through the voices of its winged ones, where forest, water, and sky meet.
What to Expect
Each Songs of Birds experience is a quiet conversation shaped by birdsong; where forest, water, and sky meet the footsteps of generations.
This serene morning walk blends ecological knowledge with Indigenous ways of knowing, offering a soulful introduction to the birds who live, migrate, and travel between worlds.
Led by Cultural Land Ambassadors trained in ornithology and grounded in Coast Salish knowledge systems, you’ll learn about resident and migratory bird species, coastal ecosystems, and the deep interconnections between land, water, and sky. Science and story weave together as you listen, observe, and slow down into the rhythms of the place.
Birds commonly seen or heard along the route may include:
Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbird, Rufous Hummingbird, Song Sparrow, Band-tailed Pigeon, Swainson’s Thrush (the Salmonberry bird), Black Oystercatcher, Glaucous-winged Gull, Cedar Waxwing, and Virginia Rail — with oceanic visitors often appearing during winter months.
Whether you’re new to birding or a lifelong enthusiast, this experience invites you to see, hear, and feel the language of the land through its most melodic storytellers.
Every tour concludes with a cup of Indigenous tea; a moment of gratitude, connection, and conversation.
Where We Meet
We gather at K’eximemen (Sargeant Bay Provincial Park), one of the Sunshine Coast’s most important coastal and wetland ecosystems. Our meeting point is the interpretive sign adjacent to the lower parking lot, where forest trails, marshland, and shoreline come together.
This protected area is a haven for birdlife, where beaver marsh, forest edge, and coastal waters create rich habitat for both resident and migratory species. The setting naturally invites a slower pace; a place to listen closely, observe quietly, and move with intention.
From our meeting point, we follow well-established park trails through forest and wetland areas, pausing to listen for birdsong and observe the relationships between land, water, and sky. Teachings are shared along the way, guided by the presence and movement of the birds themselves.
Accessibility:
Trails are generally well-maintained, with mostly flat terrain and some uneven natural surfaces typical of coastal forest and marsh environments. This experience is suitable for most participants who are comfortable walking at a gentle pace for approximately one hour. If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, we encourage you to reach out in advance so we can support your visit as best as possible.
Before Your Tour
What to Bring
Good walking shoes
Binoculars, if you have them (a limited number of pairs are available to borrow)
Layered clothing - dress for the weather
A water bottle on warm days
A water resistant jacket on rainy days
Weather Information
We operate our tours and programs in the rain.
The company reserves the right to cancel when extreme weather and wind impacts safety.
Guest Protocol
Tours start promptly
Arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start
Late guests or missed tours are not reimbursed
Individual booking cancellation: 48 hours notice prior to tour is required and a 20% administration fee applies
Group booking cancellation: 10 days notice prior to tour is required and a 20% administration fee applies
Cancellations with less than the required notice are 100% non-refundable
