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
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Calidris subruficollis
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Spotted Sandpiper
Great Blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Northern Flicker
American Crow
Black-capped Chickadee
Barn Swallow
European Starling
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Common Yellowthroat
Wood Duck
Killdeer
Lesser Yellowlegs
Greater Yellowlegs
Merlin
House Finch
Mallard
Ring-billed Gull
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
Complete guide to birding in British Columbia →