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North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Wood Duck, Mallard, and Bufflehead among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

4/21/2026Vancouver--Crab Park (Portside)1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

4/21/2026Reifel Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

4/21/2026Deer Lake Park1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

4/21/2026Iona Island (General)1 observed

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

4/21/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)2 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

4/21/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/21/2026Iona Island Bird Observatory2 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

4/20/2026Surrey—Green Timbers Forest1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

54/21/2026

Northern Pintail

14/21/2026

Green-winged Teal

214/21/2026

Bufflehead

284/21/2026

Common Merganser

14/21/2026

Rock Pigeon

14/21/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

14/21/2026

Rufous Hummingbird

44/21/2026

Common Loon

14/21/2026

Pelagic Cormorant

24/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

34/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

24/21/2026

Bald Eagle

14/21/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/21/2026

American Crow

244/21/2026

American Robin

44/21/2026

Purple Finch

24/21/2026

Chipping Sparrow

24/21/2026

Song Sparrow

14/21/2026

Spotted Towhee

14/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

  4. 4

    Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area for birding?
The best months to visit North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area?
Notable species at North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area include Wood Duck, Mallard, Bufflehead, Spotted Sandpiper, Glaucous-winged Gull, Rock Pigeon, American Crow, Bald Eagle, Northern Flicker, Common Raven, European Starling, American Robin. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area?
Birding at North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area?
There is no entrance fee at North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area. Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area?
North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.