NOTE TO PARENTS: There are many other activity sheets available in the teacher resource packages on the School Program Section of the website.You will need Acrobat Reader to download and view some of these pages so please go to the Adobe website www.adobe.com to download their most recent (and free) version of the program.

 
In Celebration of Iternational Wetlands Day February 2nd.

Click on the image to download a special sheet to download courtesy of Ducks Unlimited Canada for World Wetlands Day.

The Fraser River estuary and its associated wetlands (including the Sanctuary) are recognized world-wide for their importance to birds migrating along the Pacific Coast of North America. Bird species from 22 countries and three continents pass through this area during their migrations between breeding and wintering grounds.

 

 
 
The Sanctuary TV- Videos of some of our Sanctuary Birds and Other Wildlife
 

Leaping Cranes

Sandhill cranes are very large, but interesting birds. Young cranes are called "colts" and are very curious about everything. The bird in the back of the group is having an issue with a stick.
 

 
 

 

 

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