Brydon Lagoon

49.09781 , -122.67608

Canada

This site is a park on the outskirts of Langley, forming part of an ecological corridor along the floodplain of the Nicomekl River. In the centre is an artificial lake which attracts a wide range of water birds, especially wintering waterfowl. On the south side is an area of open scrub and grassland supporting a range of passerines. On the north side is a small but diverse patch of mixed forest which attracts owls and woodpeckers. Around 200 bird species have been recorded.

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 49.0978/-122.6761 (2021-05-12 18:49:21 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Brydon Lagoon" (2021-05-12 18:49:21 )

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-01 23:55:57
This site is a park on the outskirts of Langley, forming part of an ecological corridor along the floodplain of the Nicomekl River. In the centre is an artificial lake which attracts a wide range of water birds, especially wintering waterfowl. On the south side is an area of open scrub and grassland supporting a range of passerines. On the north side is a small but diverse patch of mixed forest which attracts owls and woodpeckers. Around 200 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-01 23:32:49
This site is a park on the outskirts of Langley, forming part of an ecological corridor along the Nicomekl River. In the centre is an artificial lake which attracts a wide range of water birds, especially wintering waterfowl. On the south side is an area of open scrub and grassland supporting a range of passerines. On the north side is a small but diverse patch of mixed forest which attracts owls.owls and woodpeckers. Around 200 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 22:45:39
This site is a park on the outskirts of Langley, forming part of an ecological corridor along the Nicomekl River. In the centre is an artificial lake which attracts a wide range of water birds, especially wintering waterfowl. On the south side is an area of open scrub and grassland supporting a range of passerines. On the north side is a small but diverse patch of mixed forest which attracts owls. Around 200 bird speices species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 22:21:52
This site is a park on the outskirts of Langley, forming part of an ecological corridor along the Nicomekl River. In the centre is an artificial lake which attracts a wide range of water birds, especially wintering ducks.waterfowl. On the south side is an area of open scrub and grassland supporting a range of passerines. On the north side is a small but diverse patch of mixed forest which attracts owls. Around 200 bird speices have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 22:16:34
This site is a park on the outskirts of Langley, forming part of an ecological corridor along the Nicomekl River. In the centre is an artificial lake which attracts a wide range of water birds, especially wintering ducks. On the south side is an area of open scrub and grassland supporting a range of passerines. On the north side is a small but diverse patch of mixed forest which attracts owls. Around 200 bird speices have been recorded.

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• 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)

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)
Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors)
Cinnamon Teal (Spatula cyanoptera)
Canvasback (Aythya valisineria)
Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris)
Green Heron (Butorides virescens)
Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)
Barred Owl (Strix varia)
Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris)
Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus)
Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas)
Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia)

Canvasback (Aythya valisineria) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-01 23:54:02)

Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-06-28 22:42:04)

Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-06-28 22:39:10)

Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-06-28 22:24:37)

Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-06-28 22:23:50)

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-06-28 22:23:39)

Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-06-28 22:21:31)

Barred Owl (Strix varia) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-06-28 22:21:17)

Green Heron (Butorides virescens) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-06-28 22:20:58)

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-06-28 22:20:35)

Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-06-28 22:20:26)

Cinnamon Teal (Spatula cyanoptera) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-06-28 22:20:17)

The site is worth visiting at all seasons but especially rewarding from September to May when the resident species are joined by wintering ducks, geese and swans. Residents include Pied-billed Grebe, Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard and Gadwall. Cinnamon and Blue-winged Teal are regular in spring.

A Nature Trail leads around the lake. In addition, a track running parallel to the lake provides views of the scrub to the south. The scrub hosts flycatchers in summer and sometimes Northern Shrike in winter.

On the north shore of the lake is a small patch of forest with resident Barred and Great Horned Owls, Downy and Pileated Woodpeckers, Brown Creeper and Red-breasted Nuthatch.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 23:08
The site is worth visiting at all seasons but especially rewarding from September to May when the resident species are joined by wintering ducks, geese and swans. Residents include Pied-billed Grebe, Cackling and Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard and Gadwall. Cinnamon and Blue-winged Teal are regular in spring. A Nature Trail leads around the lake. In addition, a track running parallel to the lake provides views of the scrub to the south. The scrub hosts flycatchers in summer and sometimes Northern Shrike in winter. On the north shore of the lake is a small patch of forest with resident Barred and Great Horned Owls, Downy and Pileated Woodpeckers, Brown Creeper and Red-breasted Nuthatch.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 23:04
The site is worth visiting at all seasons but especially rewarding from September to May when the resident species are joined by wintering ducks, geese and swans. Residnte include Residents include Pied-billed Grebe, Cackling and Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard and Gadwall. Cinnamon and Blue-winged Teal are regular in spring. A Nature Trail leads around the lake. In addition, a track running parallel to the lake provides views of the scrub to the south. The scrub hosts flycatchers in summer and sometimes Northern Shrike in winter. On the north shore of the lake is a small patch of forest with resident Barred and Great Horned Owls, Downy and Pileated Woodpeckers, Brown Creeper and Red-breasted Nuthatch.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 23:02
The site is worth visiting at all seasons but especially rewarding from September to May when the resident species are joined by wintering ducks, geese and swans. swans. Residnte include Pied-billed Grebe, Cackling and Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard and Gadwall. Cinnamon and Blue-winged Teal are regular in spring. A Nature Trail leads around the lake. In addition, a track running parallel to the lake provides views of the scrub to the south. The scrub hosts flycatchers in summer and sometimes Northern Shrike in winter. On the north shore of the lake is a small patch of forest with resident Barred and Great Horned Owls, Downy and Pileated Woodpeckers, Brown Creeper and Red-breasted Nuthatch.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 22:46
The site is worth visiting at all seasons but especially rewarding from September to May when the resident species are joined by wintering ducks, geese and swans. A Nature Trail leads around the lake. In addition, a track running parallel to the lake provides views of the scrub to the south. The scrub hosts flycatchers in summer and sometimes Northern Shrike in winter. On the north shore of the lake is a small patch of forest with resident Barred and Great Horned Owls, Downy and Pileated Woodpeckers, Brown Crreeper Creeper and Red-breasted Nuthatch.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 22:45
The site is worth visiting at all seasons but especially rewarding from September to May when the resident species are joined by wintering ducks, geese and swans. A Nature Trail leads around the lake. In addition, a track running parallel to the lake provides views of the scrub to the south. The scrub hosts flycatchers in summer and sometimes Northern Shrike in winter. On the north shore of the lake is a small patch of forest with resident Barred and Great Horned Owls, Brown Crreeper and Red-breasted Nuthatch.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 22:34
The site is worth visiting at all seasons but especially rewarding from September to May when the resident species are joined by wintering ducks, geese and swans. A Nature Trail leads around the lake. In addition, a track running parallel to the lake provides views of the scrub to the south.  The scrub hosts flycatchers in summer and sometimes Northern Shrike in winter.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 22:30
The site is worth visiting at all seasons but especially rewarding from September to May when the resident species are joined by wintering ducks, geese and swans.swans. A Nature Trail leads around the lake. In addition, a track running parallel to the lake provides views of the scrub to the south. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 22:19
The site is worth visiting at all seasons but especially rewarding from September to May when the resident species are joined by wintering ducks, geese and swans.

The site is 5 about minutes' drive from central Langley via 200 Street southbound and 53 Avenue, or 25 minutes' walk via Michaud Crescent and the Baldi Creek trail.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 22:50
The site is 10 minutues' 5 about minutes' drive from central Langley via 200 Street southbound and 53 Avenue.Avenue, or 25 minutes' walk via Michaud Crescent and the Baldi Creek trail.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 22:38
The site is 10 minutues' drive from central Langley via 200 Street southbound and 53 Avenue.

The main access point is via a track branching off 53 Avenue between 198a Street and Muckle Creek. There is a small parking area at the end of the track.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 22:37
The main acces access point is via a track branching off 53 Avenue between 198a Street and Muckle Creek.Creek. There is a small parking area at the end of the track.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 22:36
The main acces point is via a track branching off 53 Avenue between 198a Street and Muckle Creek.

Muskrat and occasionally Beaver occur at the lake. Dragonflies can be seen in summer. Butterflies include Red and Lorquin's Admirals, Western Tiger Swallowtail and Woodland Skipper.

The walk around the lake is pleasant but not particularly scenic by British Columbia standards.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-01 23:50
Muskrat and occasionally Beaver occur at the lake. Dragonflies can be seen in summer. Butterflies include Red and Lorquin's Admirals, Western Tiger Swallowtail and Woodland Skipper. The walk around the lake is pleasant but not particularly scenic by British Columbia standards.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-01 23:48
Dragonflies can be seen in summer.  Butterflies include Red and Lorquin's Admirals, Western Tiger Swallowtail and Woodland Skipper. The walk around the lake is pleasant but not particularly scenic by British Columbia standards.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-01 23:46
Dragonflies can be seen in summer.  The walk around the lake is pleasant but not particularly scenic by British Columbia standards.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 22:23
Dragonflies in summer.  The walk is pleasant but not particularly scenic by British Columbia standards.

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Mosquitoes may be annoying in summer.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-06-28 22:30
Mosquitoes may be annoying in summer.
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