Semipalmated Sandpiper Shore Birds flock to the Bay of Fundy before their three-day migration to and from South America to their breeding grounds in northern Canada. It`s a marvel of nature to witness thousands of sandpipers do their "magical" murmuration over the shores of the Bay of Fundy in the Minas Basin. Learn how to help us protect and respect these incredible shorebirds and their special place at the Guzzle this summer.
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The Guzzle
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Evangeline Beach, is the centre of immense congregations of shorebirds in autumn, perhaps 90 per cent of which are of this species. Locally known as "peeps," they begin to arrive in early July and are augmented steadily by new arrivals from the north until about mid-August when a peak is reached.
The Minas Basin has been designated an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) due to its significance as a staging area for many bird species. The tide here fluctuates 16-17 meters between high and low tide. During medium and low tides, vast expanses of mudflats are exposed, creating a tremendous feeding area for shorebirds.
The Minas Basin has been designated an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA) due to its significance as a staging area for many bird species. The tide here fluctuates 16-17 meters between high and low tide. During medium and low tides, vast expanses of mudflats are exposed, creating a tremendous feeding area for shorebirds.
