Fraser River Park

49.20769 , -123.15120

Canada

Fraser River Park lies beside the north arm of the Fraser River, which at this point is a tidal estuary. It was the site of a village of the indigenous Musqueam people. The site was industrialized but has been redeveloped in recent years.

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Coordinates were set by Stephen Matthews : 49.2077/-123.1512 (2026-04-01 13:27:36 )

Site name was set by Stephen Matthews as "Fraser River Park" (2026-04-01 13:27:36 )

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-04-01 13:34:59
Fraser River Park lies beside the north arm of the Fraser River, which at this point is a tidal estuary. It was the site of a village of the indigenous Musqueam people. The site was industrialized but has been redeveloped in recent years.
  • Top species

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• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Gadwall (Mareca strepera)
Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis)
Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula)
Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata)
Hutton's Vireo (Vireo huttoni)
Pacific Wren (Troglodytes pacificus)
Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius)
Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus)
Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca)
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas)

Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-04-01 13:58:17)

Wilson's Snipe (Gallinago delicata) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-04-01 13:57:31)

Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-04-01 13:38:02)

Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-04-01 13:37:42)

Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-04-01 13:37:26)

Pacific Wren (Troglodytes pacificus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-04-01 13:37:19)

Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-04-01 13:37:09)

Hutton's Vireo (Vireo huttoni) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-04-01 13:36:30)

Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-04-01 13:35:43)

Gadwall (Mareca strepera) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-04-01 13:35:33)

  • Timing and strategy

From October to April, ducks such as Bufflehead, Lesser Scaup, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Green-winged Teal and Common Merganser are present. Wilson's Snipe is a winter visitor. 

Resident birds include Northern Flicker, Downy Woodpecker, Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk. Merlin, Cooper's Hawk and Sharp-shinned Hawk also occur in the area.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-04-01 14:07
From October to April, ducks such as Bufflehead, Lesser Scaup, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Green-winged Teal and Common Merganser are present. Wilson's Snipe is a winter visitor.  Resident birds include Northern Flicker, Downy Woodpecker, Bald Eagle and Red-tailed Hawk. Merlin, Cooper's Hawk and Sharp-shinned Hawk also occur in the area.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-04-01 14:05
From October to April, ducks such as Bufflehead, Lesser Scaup, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Green-winged Teal and Common Merganser are present. Wilson's Snipe is a winter visitor. 
  • How to get there

To reach the access points on W. 75th Avenue, turn south off SW Marine Drive on Milton Street or Angus Drive.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-04-01 14:00
To reach the parking areas on access points on W. 75th Aevnue, Avenue, turn south off SW Marine Drive on Milton Street or Angus Drive.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-04-01 13:51
To reach the parking areas on W. 75th Aevnue, turn south off SW Marine Drive on Milton Street or Angus Drive.

Access is from W. 75th Avenue where there are two parking areas.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-04-01 13:50
Access is from W. 75th Avenue where there are two parking areas.
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