Mountain View Cemetery

49.23478 , -123.09300

Canada

This cemetery in the middle of an urban area often attracts birds that like open areas, and are otherwise hard to spot elsewhere in Metro Vancouver.

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Dale Floer : 49.2348/-123.0930 (2023-04-17 18:25:26 )

Site name was set by Dale Floer as "Mountain View Cemetery" (2023-04-17 18:25:26 )

Edited by Dale Floer on 2023-04-17 18:26:20
This cemetery in the middle of an urban area often attracts birds that like open areas, and are otherwise hard to spot elsewhere in Metro Vancouver.

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Say's Phoebe (Sayornis saya)
Northern Shrike (Lanius borealis)
Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides)
Townsend's Solitaire (Myadestes townsendi)

Northern Shrike (Lanius borealis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2023-07-25 04:08:42)

Townsend's Solitaire (Myadestes townsendi) was added by Dale Floer (2023-04-17 18:27:42)

Mountain Bluebird (Sialia currucoides) was added by Dale Floer (2023-04-17 18:27:24)

Say's Phoebe (Sayornis saya) was added by Dale Floer (2023-04-17 18:26:35)

  • Timing and strategy

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• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

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  • How to get there

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

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The gates are open 7AM to 7:30PM for vehicle access.

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

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Edited by Dale Floer on 2023-04-17 18:40
The gates are open 7AM to 7:30PM.to 7:30PM for vehicle access.
Edited by Dale Floer on 2023-04-17 18:32
The gates are open 7AM to 7:30PM.
  • Other attractions

During late October, the cemetery hosts a variety of activities called the Night for All Souls.

There are also free self-guided walking tours that can be done of interesting people interred here.

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Dale Floer on 2023-04-17 18:39
During late October, the cemetery hosts a variety of activities called the Night for All Souls.Souls. There are also free self-guided walking tours that can be done of interesting people interred here.
Edited by Dale Floer on 2023-04-17 18:37
During late October, the cemetery hosts a variety of activities called the Night for All Souls.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

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This is an active cemetery, so there may be services and other events happening.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Dale Floer on 2023-04-17 18:34
This is an active cemetery, so there may be services and other events happening.
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