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
(MEETING TIME IS 8 AM IN SEPTEMBER, CHANGING TO 9 AM IN OCTOBER)
September 15 & 16: Serpentine Fen, Surrey
Meet at 8 AM in the parking lot on King George Blvd by the bridge over the Serpentine River.
September 22 & 23: Blackie Spit at Crescent Beach
Meet at 8 AM in the gravel parking lot at the NE end of McBride Ave in Crescent Beach. Go past the paved parking lot and sailing club.
September 15 & 16: Serpentine Fen, Surrey
Meet at 8 AM in the parking lot on King George Blvd by the bridge over the Serpentine River.
September 22 & 23:Blackie Spit at Crescent Beach
Meet at 8 AM in the gravel parking lot at the NE end of McBride Ave in Crescent Beach.
Go past the paved parking lot and sailing club.
September 29 & 30: Boundary Bay Dyke at 64th St
Meet at the south end of 64th St at 8 AM.
October 6 & 7: Reifel Bird Sanctuary
Meet at Reifel at 9 AM.
DNS has been booked as a group. You do not need to book parking – just tell the gatekeeper that you are part of the DNS group booking. Non-Reifel members will need to pay admission.
October 13 & 14: Boundary Bay Dyke at 104th St
Meet at 9 AM. Park at Delta Heritage Air Park at the south end of 104th St.
October 20 & 21: Terra Nova Rural Park in Richmond
Meet at 9 AM by Terra Nova Adventure Play Environment, 2340 River Rd (at the west end of River Rd and west of the north end of No 1 Rd).
October 27 & 28: Ladner Harbour Park
4905 Mcneelys Way (off River Rd – NE of former West Coast Seeds store).
Meet at 9 AM in the parking lot by the caretaker’s residence.
WEEKEND OUTINGS
(MEETING TIME IS 9 AM)
Sunday, September 20: Blackie Spit at Crescent Beach
Meet at 9 AM in the gravel parking lot at the NE end of McBride Ave in Crescent Beach. Go past the paved parking lot and sailing club.
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!