Boundary bay regional park in south delta is an internationally recognized important bird area, thousands of birds stop by every year when they use the pacific flyway migration route, a major fly route for migratory birds that stretches from the north slope of alaska to central and south america. Metro vancouver is a federation of 21 municipalities, one electoral area and one treaty first nation that collaboratively plans for and delivers regional scale services. This is a report on area i, which is tsawwassen east of 56th st, from highway 17 to the border, including beach grove, centennial beach and boundary bay. From the border crossing be sure to bring passport andor birth certificate and drivers licence for identification, continue. Checking out centennial beach in delta a dads adventures. Boundary bay regional park temporarily closed metro vancouver district, british columbia, ca get directions all months jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec all years last 10 years current year october big day oct 19, 2019 global big day may 4, 2019 october big day oct 6, 2018 global big day may 5, 2018 global big day may. There is good land birding along the side road, and excellent shorebirding at the end along the bay shore. Theres lots of waterfowl, songbirds and birds of prey and every season throughout. It also has an outstanding visitors center, with dioramas and large frescos depicting birds, wildlife and native americans in ancient times. Bodega bay is perhaps the single most productive birding area in sonoma county.
Boundary bay regional park, managed by the greater vancouver regional district parks department, offers outstanding bird viewing opportunities. Boundary bay regional park delta all you need to know. Theres plenty of great birdlist software and birding software available today, but. Join tom bearss and his informal birdwatchers for a 2. Whether paddling in the boundary waters canoe area, camping, staying in a cabin or resort, or just driving through, its easy and fun to.
Boundary bay regional park british columbia travel and. Hundreds of people have used the trail to see snowy owls, which have showed up in big numbers the last two winters. To get there is relatively straightforward, you can head towards the tsawwassen bc ferries terminal and then when you hit the traffic lights at 56th street, turn left south and head through tsawwassen. Delta natures casual birding walk, a birds on the bay event, is set for wednesday, dec. Birding and bird watching in san francisco bay area. Best birdwatching hot spots in the lower mainland bcliving. The matagorda county birding nature center mcbnc covers 34 beautiful acres and is located on th. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Boundary bay regional park is located south of vancouver near the border with the united states and is a popular bird watching area for nature enthusiasts. Things to do near boundary bay regional park on tripadvisor. The boundary bay regional park bird checklist was orginally printed in may 1995 and listed 210 species. Metro vancouver also regulates air quality, plans for urban growth, manages a regional parks system and provides affordable housing.
Birders explore boundary bay regional park delta optimist. In the 1600 acres of marshlands and along five acres of walking and biking trails, you can navigate a variety of protected marsh habitats. Code common name scientific name spring marmay summer junaug autum augnov winter decfeb evgr grosbeak, evening coccothraustes vespertinus rr pigu guillemot, pigeon cepphus columba fu f f bogu gull, bonapartes larus philadelphia f ffu. Enjoy the abundance of resident and wintering inhabitants, including shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors, and smaller birds. If you do, you are bound to catch a glimpse of the loveliest of creatures at boundary bay regional park. Birds and other wildlife depend on the extensive salt and fresh water marshes, tidal mudflats, grassland, sand dunes and sandy shoreline. Boundary bay birding january 26, 20 august 30, 2016 dave ingram last weekend i went over to vancouver with two other birdersphotographers to twitch the redflanked bluetail and brambling reported on british columbia bird alert. Boundary bay regional park washington trails association. Birds of boundary bay regional park available from bc wildlife watch.
As you become interested in seeing more birds, you soon realize you need to visit different habitats. For many visitors, the thrill of seeing a bald eagle, or hearing the haunting call of the common loon is a memorable part of their boundary waters experience. The revised edition of this checklist includes 225 species as of may 2002. Its core services are drinking water, wastewater treatment and solid waste management. Drive to the south end of 64th or 72nd avenue from ladner trunk road, and walk up onto the dike from here. Pete thayer circa 1990 looking for the tamaulipas crow found in the us only at the brownsville, texas city dump. I arrived there fairly late in the day so there wasnt too much in the way of birds. A dike trail follows the perimeter of the bay from boundary bay park east to mud bay. British columbia wildlife watch boundary bay regional. Well, boundary bay regional park is a fantastic place to explore all year long. Boundary bay regional park offers outstanding bird viewing opportunities. It has been declared an iba for shorebirds on migration. Birding the bay trail is a pdf brochure is has information on ten birding hotspots around san francisco bay san francisco bay area birding bird watching sites s list of san francisco bay area birding locations wingbeats list of birding hotspots with directions san francisco birding hotspots birding hotspots for the san francicsco bay area winter birding.
Not only will you catch stunning views of salt marshes, mudflats, far off islands, and snowy mountain peaks. The boundary waters is home to hundreds of bird species and a beautiful place to watch birds. If you dont spot any snowy owls, you will probably see eagles and hawks as you go for a walk. Best bay area birding hotspots natural history wanderings. Canada goose 6 wood duck 3 wild turkey 3 mourning dove 6 sandhill crane 4 killdeer 2 greater yellowlegs 7 lesser yellowlegs 4 great blue heron 2 turkey vulture 5 redtailed hawk 1 yellowbellied sapsucker 1 redbellied woodpecker 1 downy woodpecker 1 hairy woodpecker 1 pileated woodpecker 1 northern flicker 1 blue jay 2 american crow 3 blackcapped chickadee 8 tufted titmouse 1 ruby.
To the east is the boundary bay park network, and to the south is crescent beach. Hayward shoreline is a popular place for bird watching. Metro vancouver regional parks, west area office, boundary bay regional park. There is no parking at the trails western terminus, but you can park a short distance from it at boundary bay regional park another great hiking and birding spot. Boundary bay regional park delta 2020 all you need to. Located along pacific coast migration routes, it is an excellent place to see migrants in spring and fall, but it offers excellent birding throughout the year.
On 9 may 2020, more than 50,000 birders joined together around the world to set a new world record for birding. Metro vancouver is a federation of 21 municipalities, one electoral area and one treaty first nation that collaboratively plans for and delivers regionalscale services. Thousands of birdsdunlin and sandpipers, herons and brantsfollow the. The sandy beaches, salt and fresh water marshes, mudflats, sand dunes and. One notices that mud bay sits as a greenway gap in boundary bay. The park rests on the shores of boundary bay and is situated on the 49th parallel. Boundary bay is an important wintering area for birds of prey including. This area is internationally significant and is designated as an important bird. Boundary bay regional park is one of the more popular recreation parks to visit when in the region of tsawwassen, british columbia, canada. Home to some of the most active birdwatching in america, the san francisco bay area offers many opportunities to view avian wildlife. Ducks unlimited and the nature trust of bc own and manage important agricultural and intertidal land parcels, and 2,400 ha of burns bog have been designated as an ecological.
California mountain lions 2018 1 pg life of the mountain lion 2018 1 pg bat distribution and abundance in the east bay regional park district 2018 1 pg. From the seawall, overwintering birds can be spotted in the intertidal and offshore areas. The 10 best things to do near boundary bay regional park. The site is a remarkable hightide shorebird roost, with thousands of. Boundary bay regional park temporarily closed ebird. The beach itself is part of the boundary bay regional park located on the west side of boundary bay itself. Even when the owls do not winter here, boundary bay has many other birds to enjoy. Golden eagle returned to the wild in las trampas regional wilderness on may 2, 2014. Boundary bay regional park metro vancouver district, british columbia, ca get directions all months jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec all years last 10 years current year. The 10mile boundary bay dyke trail from mud bay to beach grove offers great birdwatching and exceptional views of salt marshes, mudflats, distant islands, and snowcapped mountain peaks. The facility has rotating exhibits about local wildlife, as. Metro closes parking lots in delta regional parks delta.
Metro vancouver is a federation of 21 municipalities, one electoral area and one treaty first nation that collaboratively plans for and delivers regionalscale. Rerely either or both roads may be closed, and the area is hunted in season. Birds, birding trips and birdwatching tours in british. The most popular trails are upper newport bay nature preserve, abbotts lagoon and bair island reserve and corkscrew slough. Birding kayaking rv parks fishing event facilities. Several regional and local parks include important mudflats and marsh habitats along the shore e.
While birding in my local patches and watching warbler flocks, i think, why is the live oak habitat so close to my. Area covered the checklist area includes the centennial beach and wildlife reserve area of boundary bay regional park and adjacent foreshore areas visible from the park. Boundary bay regional park is located in tsawwassen, south of vancouver, and is a popular set of walking trails for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts. Boundary bay dykes, delta and surrey, british columbia. The sandy beaches, salt and fresh water marshes, mudflats, sand dunes and meadows. Mike b2 explained our barn owl box program to a few newbies. The interpretive center is a perfect place to start if youre new to the hayward shoreline. Walk upon a perfectly level path along boundary bays glistening. Boundary bay regional park is located south of vancouver near the border with the united states and is a popular bird. If you live in the area, its a great way to learn about the latest sightings of both rare and common birds.
Many local birders share their sightings with each other through birding listservs. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Boundary bay regional park and dyke trail, mud bay park, blackie spit. Boundary bay regional park is open but some areas of the park maybe closed or subject to physical distancing changes. Boundary bay regional park is a great place for every agemy grandkids enjoy it every time we go. There is parking at the eastern terminus of the trail at surreys mud bay park.
Boundary bay regional park, tsawwassen vancouver trails. At the end of west winton, park in the east bay regional park district parking lot and walk west to the shoreline. The 10mile boundary bay dyke trail from mud bay to beach grove offers great birdwatching and exceptional views of salt marshes, mudflats. Bird watching at boundary bay pacific parklands foundation.
The reminder follows the closure of parking lots at boundary bay regional park, deas island regional park and delta heritage airpark in the city of delta as well as the full closure of brae island regional park in the township of langley. Colony farm regional park was established in 1996 following the land use plan which identifies areas to be set aside for agriculture, wildlife and recreation. The park is located on the western shore of boundary bay within the fraser river estuary, one of canadas most important ecosystems for migrating and wintering birds. It has a great beach to explore and make sandcastles, pieces of driftwoodit also has ducks in a little pond. If it were summer yearround, boundary bay regional park might lose some of its. Stanley park is home to an abundant bird population in the winter.
Friends of boundary bay run numerous naturalhistory interpretive programs in. The san francisco bay area is home to a wide variety of habitats, which in turn leads to a wide variety of bird species. Delaware birding sites by maurice barnhill delaware. There are amazing tidal flats situated south of vancouver. Park here and walk along the causeway to the beach 100 yards or so. This is the boundary bay regional trail, all 12 miles 20 km of which is public park. If youre planning a visit to the bay area, theyre a good way to figure out which birding spots to. There is a long trail that wraps around a large portion of boundary bay, however we will focus on an area known as the 12th avenue dyke trail. If mud bay were to become a greenway, then one could potentially follow the boundary bay shore and walk from blaine to point roberts usa and would form part of a border to border trail. In the fall, the area is a migrant trap, with many rare warblers, vireos, and sparrows in the anise near the eucalyptus near the parking lot. Boundary bay delta nats casual birding delta naturalists society.
The park is the most southerly park in the region situated nearest the canadausa border. Summit, toledo, oh 43611 just south of cullen park past the lighthouse, is a stone path that begins on your left, taking you into a wooded area with a trail loop. More than 330 species of birds, some rare and endangered, have. But if you can arrange a shuttle and want to go for a long hike, consider doing this trail oneway. Boundary bay regional park though you may have seen, or heard of, the sandy shores of centennial beach, there is so much more to this natural gem than meets the eye. Scythebill is a desktop application for birders to keep track of their life lists and birding records. I spent the weekend in vancouver hitting some of the lower mainlands birding hot spots including the 72nd street access to the boundary bay dyke. There are many good viewpoints for birding along the way. Birding with ted local bay area morning birding trips. There are more than 16 kilometres of walking and running trails throughout the park that can be explored on bicycle or by foot, all within the stunning views of boundary bay. It is recognized nationwide and internationally as an important birding spot.