George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary

George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
IUCN Category IV (Habitat/Species Management Area)

Sandhill Cranes
Location Southern British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Vancouver
Area 300 ha (740 acres)
Established 1963
Governing body British Columbia Waterfowl Society

George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a protected area in Delta, British Columbia, Canada and is part the Fraser River estuary. The area includes managed wetlands, marshes and dikes. The 300-hectare (740-acre) area has numerous walking trails, bird blinds, lookouts and a gift shop. It has resident nesting sites for Sandhill Cranes, Bald Eagles, Mallards, Spotted Towhees and many others. Migrants include, Lesser Snow Geese, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Long-billed Dowitchers, and Western Sandpipers. Over 250 species have so far been recorded in the Sanctuary. The sanctuary is open year round from 9 am to 4 pm local time.

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