Please leave all wildflowers and berries alone, as they serve as an important food source for birds such as Cedar Waxwings, American Robin, House Finch, and otherl songbirds through fall and winter.
Most of the Sanctuary's ducklings are almost full grown now. Many of the Mallards are still going through their summer moult, so the males do not have their fine bright green head feathers right now. Please do not try handle or pick up ducks or ducklings.
Sandhill crane family
Our Sandhill Cranes are rearing their chick which hatched May 31st. Although the chick is now flying, we continue to stress that visitors should keep a safe distance from these birds. They defend their chick from people they consider to be too close, and they have sharp beaks.
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It has been very hot and dry at the Sanctuary. Please do not bring dogs or other pets as they are not allowed in the Sanctuary and it is too hot for them in parked vehicles. Smoking and barbecues are also prohibited year-round, but especially now due to high fire hazard. Please also consider the environment and bring simple bag lunches to reduce the garbage and associated summer wasp problems. There is no fishing in the Sanctuary.
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We recommend arriving no later than 3 pm if you wish to enjoy a walk to the tower and back before we lock up at 5 pm. At that time, all visitors should have left the trails, facilities and parking lot. |
Trails are for quiet walking only (sorry. no bikes or scooters). There are bike racks available near the Gift Shop for those people wishing to cycle here from Ladner. The surrounding farms or dykes near the Sanctuary are not open to the public (by vehicle, by foot or by bike).
To avoid blocking firelanes and private driveways near the parking lot, park only in designated areas.
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