Pitt-Addington Marsh Wildlife Management Area — Pitt Meadows, BC
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N 49° 20.910 W 122° 37.002
10U E 527839 N 5466268
Over 200 species of birds have been documented in the Pitt-Addington Marsh WMA including Greater Sandhill Cranes.
Waymark Code: WM11F2N
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 10/11/2019
Views: 16
On the southern shore of the world's largest tidal freshwater lake, this delta filled with marshes is home to over 200 species of birds. Set amongst some of the most spectacular scenery close to the Vancouver metropolitan region, the Pitt-Addington Marsh WMA is a great place to walk through and experience solitude and nature.
Beyond the Greater Sandhill Cranes, which the Pitt-Addington Marsh WMA is one of two nesting locations in the Lower Fraser Valley, you may see Canada Goose, Mallard, American Wigeon, Teal, Pintail and Wood Ducks. Raptors, most common during the winter months, include Northern Harrier, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle, Kestrel, Turkey Vulture and Osprey.
In addition to winged animals, it is not uncommon to spot Black Bears, Mule Deers, Coyotes, and Cougars throughout the 2,972 hectares | 7,344 acre refuge.
Park Name: Pitt-Addington Marsh Wildlife Management Area
Sponsoring Organization: The Province of British Columbia, The Nature Trust of BC, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation
Handicap Accessible?: Yes
Website: [Web Link]
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List any Hides, Birding Towers, or other structures to assist in Birdwatching found at the location: There are serval birding towers.
Parking Coordinates: N 49° 20.910 W 122° 37.002
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