lost lagoon Archives - Stanley Park Ecology (SPE)

May 16, 2026 @ 01:00 pmEvents

Birds across the Pacific: Presentation

Join us for an adventure across the world to appreciate the avian diversity of the western Pacific Ocean. Through photographs from the past 10 years on his trips to Taiwan, Nature House educator Frank Lin presents some of the spectacular bird life found in Taiwan, including many of the migratory, resident and endemic species found on the island and how they compare to what we see here in Vancouver — such as learning the difference between a grey heron and a great blue heron! This event is part of the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration!

grey heron and great blue heron photos side by side both landing with wings out — Photo: Frank Lin; Grey Heron and Great Blue Heron

May 17, 2026 @ 10:00 amEvents

Birding with Me: Welcoming the Queer Community [FULL]

Join our Birding with Me program! Get to know our local feathered friends during the Greater Vancouver Bird Celebration while in community outdoors. Led by local birder Syd Burstein, this program will guide participants through encounters with the birds found in Stanley Park. Keep your eyes and ears tuned for hummingbirds, the first migratory warblers, colourful ducks, and more! No experience necessary, and participants will be able to borrow binoculars.
This event is reserved specifically for LGBTQ2S+ individuals, in order to provide a safe and inclusive space to explore birding and nature.

A female Rufous hummingbird rests on a small branch — Photo by Mark White; female Rufous hummingbird

Apr 26, 2026 @ 09:30 amEvents

Birds of a Feather: Spring Wetland Migrants

We’re in the height of the spring season and the birds are plentiful! Join our flock for our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather. This month, join local birder Melissa Hafting for a relaxed interpretive outing and learn to identify and appreciate spring migrants like the first returning warblers, flycatchers, and hummingbirds. No specific birding experience necessary, come along and take flight! We will have binoculars available to borrow.

a yellow warbler among willow branches — Photo: Frank Lin; yellow warbler

Feb 11, 2026 @ 01:00 pmEvents

Senior Stroll: Winter Birds and Wildlife [FULL]

Welcome senior participants! Join us for a slow-paced stroll around Lost Lagoon to admire the late winter birds and other wildlife in the nearby waters, trees, and shores. We’ll turn our attention to the colourful ducks and lively hummingbirds, plus look out for recent beaver activity and whatever else we can find along the way. This is a beginner-friendly nature outing!

Sideview of a northern shoveler standing in water with drops coming off of its large bill — Photo: Liron Gertsman

Dec 21, 2025 @ 09:30 amEvents

Birds of a Feather: Winter Waterbirds

The waters of Stanley Park are alive with quacks, chirps, preening, and an occasional ruffled feather. Curious about this cold but bird-filled season? Join us for our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather! This month, local birder Kris takes us on a relaxed, interpretive outing to explore seasonal and year-round feathered residents — with a focus on the charming winter waterbirds. No birding knowledge or experience necessary, just bring your curiosity and enjoy nature with each other!

a common goldeneye (duck) on the water — Photo: Liron Gertsman; Common Goldeneye

Nov 23, 2025 @ 09:30 amEvents

Birds of a Feather: Winter Wings

Each fall and winter, thousands of birds arrive here from northern or interior summer ranges. Filling our waters, forests, and skies with vibrant feathers and fun calls and quacks, the cold season birds are always a pleasure to witness and get to know. Join local birder Kim for a relaxed interpretive outing, with the pace set by participants and tailored to the group’s speed. No experience required, just bring your curiosity!

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