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Nature reserve · Masset, British Columbia
Delkatla Sanctuary
A tidal marsh beside Masset, with trails, observation towers, and large numbers of migratory birds in spring and autumn.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Delkatla Sanctuary
The Delkatla Wildlife Sanctuary occupies a tidal marsh and flooded fields beside Masset, at the entrance to the inlet that leads inland on Graham Island. It is one of the main stopover points for migratory birds on the north Pacific coast.
In spring and autumn, thousands of ducks, geese, swans, and shorebirds stop there to feed. Herons, bald eagles, and sandhill cranes also appear, and trumpeter swans arrive in winter. More than a hundred species have been recorded at the sanctuary.
Flat trails and boardwalks cross the marsh, with observation towers and shelters. A nature centre, run by volunteers, provides information about the birds.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
April to May and September to October, during the migrations.
How to get there
Next to Masset’s centre, a few minutes by foot or car.
Tip
Bring binoculars and go early morning or late afternoon, when the birds are most active.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Delkatla Sanctuary
When to watch birds at Delkatla?
In spring and autumn, during the migrations.
How many bird species are at Delkatla?
More than a hundred have been recorded.
Where is the Delkatla sanctuary?
Beside Masset’s centre.