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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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

8/23/2026Delta—Boundary Bay - 64th-72nd Sts.1 observed

Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

8/22/2026Delta—Boundary Bay1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

8/22/2026Reifel Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

8/22/2026Vancouver--Trout Lake (John Hendry Park)1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

8/22/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

8/22/2026North Vancouver--Maplewood Flats Conservation Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Crow

8/22/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

8/22/2026

Purple Martin

8/22/2026

Bushtit

8/22/2026

Bewick's Wren

18/22/2026

Spotted Towhee

18/22/2026

Northern Shoveler

18/22/2026

Common Merganser

68/22/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

58/22/2026

Short-billed Gull

68/22/2026

California Gull

38/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

58/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/22/2026

Merlin

18/22/2026

Least Sandpiper

358/22/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

88/22/2026

Peregrine Falcon

18/22/2026

Willow Flycatcher

18/22/2026

Brown Creeper

18/22/2026

Purple Finch

58/22/2026

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.