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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

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

6/19/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)2 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

6/19/2026Cypress Provincial Park1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

6/18/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)1 observed

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

6/18/2026Delta--Brunswick Point1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

6/17/2026Pitt Meadows--Catbird Slough1 observed

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

6/17/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)1 observed

Trumpeter Swan

Cygnus buccinator

6/16/2026Pitt Meadows--Catbird Slough1 observed

Swainson's Thrush (Russet-backed)

Catharus ustulatus

6/15/2026North Vancouver--Heywood Park1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

6/15/2026Iona Island--South Jetty1 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

6/15/2026West Vancouver--The Great Trail1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

26/19/2026

Common Goldeneye

16/19/2026

Band-tailed Pigeon

116/19/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

16/19/2026

Rufous Hummingbird

16/19/2026

Pelagic Cormorant

26/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

66/19/2026

Great Blue Heron

26/19/2026

Bald Eagle

26/19/2026

Northern Flicker

26/19/2026

Willow Flycatcher

76/19/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/19/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

66/19/2026

American Crow

366/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

86/19/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

16/19/2026

Tree Swallow

46/19/2026

Purple Martin

306/19/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

36/19/2026

Bewick's Wren

16/19/2026

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.