Serpentine Fen
British Columbia · Canada
About This Location
Serpentine Fen is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Golden Eagle, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.
Location
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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
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Anna's Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Marsh Wren
European Starling
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
Amenities
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British Columbia Birding Guide
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