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
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Rock Sandpiper
Calidris ptilocnemis
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
Redhead
Aythya americana
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Mallard
Barrow's Goldeneye
American Coot
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Marsh Wren
American Robin
Fox Sparrow
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Gadwall
Eurasian Wigeon
Green-winged Teal
Double-crested Cormorant
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Cedar Waxwing
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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