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The Tofino Mudflats & Bird Sanctuary
July 21st, 2009 "Last evening just before dark, a flock of 19 or so Great Blue Heron flew in all at once and roosted in the treetops on the island across from us. When the tide came up enough, they all drifted down out of the trees to fish for a few hours. They will now stay until late fall."

The village of Tofino borders the second most
important fly-way for migrating birds on the Southern British Columbia
coast. More than 100 bird species frequent the inlet waters and outside
beaches for feeding, rest and shelter. The inter-tidal and estuarine
waters provide valuable nutrients as well as act as a nursery for young
salmon and other marine species. These tidal mud-flats are recognized as
invaluable habitat and are a provincially designated protected area.

The Red Crow Guesthouse has an unsurpassed vista
overlooking
the Bird Sanctuary and offshore islands. Bring your
spotting scope
and binoculars and enjoy hours of pleasure
watching the
ever-changing tidal waterways and the
many bird and animal species
that reside, forage and rest here. |
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