Nature Outings
Every week throughout the year, the Delta Naturalist Casual Birders or DNCB—a group within the DNS—leads birdwatching and nature walks to many of Delta and Metro Vancouver’s richest birding spots, including Centennial Beach, Boundary Bay, Burnaby Lake, Reifel Bird Sanctuary, and more. Our field trips take long, meandering walks through key habitats for hundreds of resident and migrating bird species and other fauna and flora. We write reports for our walks, which you can find on the DNS blog; and post photographs, which you can admire on the DNCB Flickr site.
| When? | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and sometimes Saturdays or Sundays [View the DNCB bird outing schedule here.] |
| What time? | 8:00 AM in summer (outings are usually 3 hours) 9:00 AM in winter Please refer to outing schedule for the correct start time because it can vary depending on sunlight and destination. |
| Where? | Various nature hotspots around Delta and Vancouver. [View detailed Maps & Directions here.] |
Whether you’re a seasoned birder/nature enthusiast or just starting to spread your wings, the DNCB’s weekly outings will introduce you to the incredible biodiversity that call the Fraser River delta—and greater Vancouver area—home.
We also participate in many nature events and festivals throughout the year and occasionally organize multi-day field trips to birding hotspots located further afield in British Columbia, Canada, and even internationally. Becoming a DNS member will put you on our mailing list and you will be notified of such events and field trips many months ahead of time. Liking and following our Facebook page is also a great way to keep a finger on the pulse of our activities!
Upcoming Nature Fieldtrips / Outings
To sign up for an outing, click on the DNS bird outing schedule sheet.
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY OUTINGS
March 23 & 24 & 25: Tsawwassen First Nation Dyke
Meet at 9 AM at the parking area by the pond on Tsawwassen First Nation at the north end of Tsawwassen Drive near 41B Street and Salish Sea Way. Parking is where 41B Street joins Tsawwassen Drive. Tsawwassen Drive is now open so parking can be accessed from Hwy 17 or from Salish Sea Way.
March 31 & April 1: Serpentine Fen, Surrey
Meet at 9 AM in the parking lot on King George Blvd by the bridge over the Serpentine River.
April 7 & 8: Brunswick Point in Ladner
Meet at 9 AM in the parking lot near the south end of River Road West in Ladner – past the Westham Island Bridge. The parking lot is 1 km before the end of River Rd near 30B St.
April 14 & 15: Brydon Lagoon & Hi Knoll Park in Langley
Meet at 9 AM in the parking lot at 19850 53 Ave, Langley.
April 21 & 22: North 40 in East Ladner (3902 72nd St)
Meet at 9 AM in the parking area on Ontario St.
From Hwy 10 turn south onto 72nd St. Turn left into North 40 Dog Park on Ontario St (before you get to the railway crossing).
WEEKEND OUTINGS
Saturday, April 4: Ladner Harbour Park, 4905 Mcneelys Way (off River Rd).
Meet at 9 AM in the parking lot by the caretaker’s residence.
Saturday, April 25: Deas Island Regional Park, 6090 Deas Island Rd, Delta (off River Rd east of the Massey Tunnel)
Meet at 10 AM in the parking area near the rowing club.
This is iNaturalist City Nature Challenge weekend.
Sunday April 26:Centennial Beach, Tsawwassen
Meet at 10 AM in the concession/washroom parking lot.
This is iNaturalist City Nature Challenge weekend.
City Nature Challenge 2026: Metro Vancouver Regional District
Apr 24, 2026 – Apr 27, 2026
Find info about the Metro Vancouver Nature Challenge here. Join it here.
Maps To All Outing Destinations
The map below shows the locations visited by the Delta Naturalists Casual Birding club (DNCB), usually on a rotating basis. Clicking on the toggle at the top left corner of the map (the little box icon with an arrow) will show the complete list of locations. By clicking on the little arrow to the left of ‘All Items’, you’ll be able to see all of our outing locations, and by clicking the location of interest, it’ll highlight the point (or pin) of the parking spot where we meet on the map, along with description of the parking spot (shown on the side panel).
There is also an option at the top right-hand side to view the map on a larger screen.
Try switching your browser if the map does not load for you, or access the map here.
Discover more right here…
- Learn more about the incredible biodiversity of the Fraser River Delta — and get our beautiful nature brochures — on our Nature Resources page.
- Go to Our Blog to read our latest trip reports and get a feel for what to expect on these weekly nature walks, as well as the birds, animals, bugs, and nature encountered.
- Check out Our Gallery for pictures taken by the DNS’s talented photographers. (This is a great way to become familiar with the birds and bugs we see on our outings!)
- See list of Metro Vancouver birds with photos by DNS member Glen Bodie
- Sign up to become a member of the Delta Naturalists Society today!
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