PLACES TO STAY
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near Clayoquot Sound near Tofino, BC, is a stronghold for both coastal foraging and old-growth nesting, Canada
Clayoquot Sound near Tofino, BC, is a stronghold for both coastal foraging and old-growth nesting, Canada is one of the top spots to sight Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus)
BEST TIME TO SEE
June and July for glimpses of adults flying to nest sites at dawn; August and September offshore near Tofino and Ucluelet for post-breeding flocks.
SIGHTING TIP
Year-round coastal. Look for them resting on the ocean off Pacific Rim National Park; listen for keer calls at dawn in old-growth forests in June and July.
Coordinates
49.2000°N, 125.9000°W
HABITAT
Nests in old-growth Douglas-fir and cedar forests; forages in nearshore marine waters
CONSERVATION STATUS
Threatened
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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