Birdwatching

What makes Sackville such a popular birding area?

It is located on a major route of the Atlantic Flyway for migrating birds.
The diverse habitat of the area attracts many species. The habitats include: sea coast, beaches, tidal rivers, tidal mudflats, fresh water lakes, salt water marshes, fresh water marshes, brackish marshes, bogs, open pastures and Acadian forest.
The hiking and walking trails in the area provide easy access to birding sites.

Birders in the Sackville Waterfowl Park The Town of Sackville is central to numerous bird watching sites within a thirty-minute drive. Here are a few:

In Town

Beech Hill Park
Main town lagoon
Middle Sackville lagoon
Silver Lake
High Marsh Road
Mount Allison University swan pond

Dorchester Cape & Johnson's Mills

Only 20 minutes from downtown Sackville, thousands of Semipalmated Sandpipers arrive in late July and early August to feed on the mud shrimp of the tidal flats. Please be considerate of the sandpipers and only observe the birds from the observation deck or the interpretive centre.

Amherst Point Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Located 15 minutes from Sackville, the 1200-acre (490-hectare) sanctuary is considered the best year-round birding site in the area and has marked trails and parking.

Red-winged Blackbird Trail

Located in Baie Verte, the 2 km trail winds along the Goodwin Pond and features lookout towers, picnic tables and benches.

Tintamarre National Wildlife Area

The 5000-acre (2000-hectare) Wildlife Area is only 15 minutes from Sackville. Several impoundments and large lakes are surrounded by coniferous forest. Although accessible by vehicle, please consult with the Sackville Visitor Information Centre or Canadian Wildlife Service before you visit the Wildlife Area.

Contact us and ask for the Visitor Kit, for more information about birding sites within the Sackville area. It contains the brochure " A Bird-Finding Guide to Sackville, New Brunswick and Surrounding Area". The brochure features driving instructions to the sites, site details and a bird checklist.

Also included in the Visitor Kit is the Walking With Waterfowl brochure, a self-guided tour of the Sackville Waterfowl Park. The brochure features a map of the Park, description of the Park's habitat and a bird checklist.