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
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Pacific Golden-Plover
Pluvialis fulva
Semipalmated Plover
Charadrius semipalmatus
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Green-winged Teal (Eurasian)
Anas crecca
Rock Sandpiper
Calidris ptilocnemis
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Eurasian Collared-Dove
American Coot
Black-bellied Plover
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Marsh Wren
American Robin
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
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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