View many species of waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, herons, passerines and a few sandhill cranes in season at this migratory and wintering birding hotspot in BC's Fraser River estuary. Thousands of lesser snow geese and other waterfowl visit the refuge from October through April. The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary is part of the Alaksen National Wildlife Area which lies in the heart of the Fraser estuary -- an ecological site of international importance to millions of birds, fish and other wildlife. Nominal entrance fee. Passport or enhanced WA drivers license/ID required for US/Canada border crossings. Site info, bird list: www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com

** Mountaineers members only. **

**Required prior to registration:
Current Passport, or enhanced WA drivers license (or enhanced WA ID) required for US/Canada border crossings.

Highlights from last year's pre-trip sightings:
1000s of snow geese have arrived, with peak numbers expected in early November. Snow geese feeding in large flocks in marshes & fields, up to 30 local sandhill cranes with some staging for migration, large flocks of long-billed dowitchers, du... More

** Mountaineers members only. **

**Required prior to registration:
Current Passport, or enhanced WA drivers license (or enhanced WA ID) required for US/Canada border crossings.

Highlights from last year's pre-trip sightings:
1000s of snow geese have arrived, with peak numbers expected in early November. Snow geese feeding in large flocks in marshes & fields, up to 30 local sandhill cranes with some staging for migration, large flocks of long-billed dowitchers, dunlin flight swirls, variety of migrating & wintering waterfowl.

Trip will be canceled and rescheduled if adverse, rainy weather or insufficient signups.

Admission fee: Adults $5; Seniors (60 yrs+)$3.

Bring lunch. Binoculars or scope, and camera recommended. Expect good opportunities for close to more distant viewing of many bird species.

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