| Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Birds resting on the water in Esquimalt Lagoon | |
  Location on Vancouver Island  Location in British Columbia | |
| Location | Salish Sea, British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 48°25′34″N 123°27′58″W / 48.42611°N 123.46611°W |
| Area | 134 ha (330 acres) |
| Designation | Migratory Bird Sanctuary |
| Established | 1931 |
| Governing body | Canadian Wildlife Service |
| Website | Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary |
Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a migratory bird sanctuary near Esquimalt Harbour in Colwood, British Columbia. The Esquimalt Lagoon is found on the traditional territories of the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.[1] The park was established in 1931 with the objective of creating a safe haven for migratory birds,[2] and has become a popular place for birdwatching.[3] Many other species can be found within the park, such as coho salmon and cutthroat trout.[2] Pacific herring also spawn in nearby waters.[4]
- ^ "Esquimalt Lagoon". Birds of a Feather B&B. 2007-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
- ^ a b Canada, Environment and Climate Change (2014-11-14). "Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ "Birding". www.colwood.ca. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ^ "Noisy sealife moves off Oak Bay shores, but hope for healthy herring return remains". Oak Bay News. 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2023-08-27.