North Vancouver - Maplewood Flats Conservation Area

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
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

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

3/6/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

3/6/2026Blackie Spit (Incl. Dunsmuir Farm & Nicomekl estuary)1 observed

Taiga Flycatcher

Ficedula albicilla

3/5/2026VAC west side1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/5/2026New Westminster--Port Royal River Walk1 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

3/5/2026Pitt Meadows--Connecting Road Area1 observed

Rock Sandpiper

Calidris ptilocnemis

3/5/2026Steveston--Jetty at Sand Heads4 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

3/5/2026Serpentine Fen1 observed

Ring-necked Duck x Lesser Scaup (hybrid)

Aythya collaris x affinis

3/5/2026Stanley Park1 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

3/4/2026Surrey Lake Park1 observed

Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x islandica

3/4/2026Stanley Park--Second to Third Beach1 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

3/4/2026160th St Access Road To The Serpentine Dike Pumphouse.2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

103/5/2026

Mallard

83/5/2026

Northern Pintail

13/5/2026

Green-winged Teal

603/5/2026

Bufflehead

103/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

183/5/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

23/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

23/5/2026

Short-billed Gull

563/5/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

83/5/2026

Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

103/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

53/5/2026

Bald Eagle

33/5/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Northern Flicker

23/5/2026

American Crow

363/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

73/5/2026

Bushtit

43/5/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

33/5/2026

Golden-crowned Kinglet

23/5/2026

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.