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Farmland Wildlife

Click on the links below to learn more about the types of birds and other wildlife seen in the area.

The Fraser River delta is located in southwestern B.C. The silt and clay deposited by the river over the last 10,000 years makes the region extremely fertile for both agricultural production and wildlife. Each autumn, millions of migratory birds travel south from their summer breeding grounds to their wintering sites. In the spring, the birds return north.

There are hundreds of different species using the delta, including waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds, wading birds, and songbirds. In fact, there are so many birds using the area that the Fraser River delta is recognized as Canada's most significant Important Bird Area.

Some birds, like waterfowl and raptors, will spend the entire winter on the Fraser River delta. Others birds, such as songbirds, will travel as far as South America.

Many of the birds that use the Fraser River delta, whether migrating through or spending the winter, use farmland as feeding and resting habitat. Explore the links below to learn more about the ways that Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust's programs benefit the wildlife that relies on this farmland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

News & Events

  • Farmland & Wildlife Poster Contest

    Delta students can enter the "Farmland & Wildlife" Poster Contest and WIN a Mini Hatch for their classroom! Watch live chickens hatch from their eggs inside the Mini Hatch! Read More..

  • Photo Contest Calendar

    Students from the University of BC's Faculty of Land & Food Systems recently ran a photo contest for the Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust. The contest was hosted on Facebook and entries came from around the lower mainland. Thank you to the students for raising awareness of the Trust's work! Read More..

  • December 2011 Issue of Farmland & Wildlife

    The December 2011 issue of Farmland & Wildlife is available for download. Read More..

  • Through the Student's Lense

    Students from BCIT and Quest University are creating videos that highlight the work that Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust is carrying out with local farmers. Read More..

  • Cover Crop Research Helps Refine Management

    DF&WT research reveals the importance of planting date on the ability of a cover crop to support waterfowl. Read More..
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