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Vertical lock-up Bilingual NCC logo andGrand ND logo lock-up Codroy Closest town/city Channel-Port aux Basques, NL (approximately 43 kilometres) Contact 709-753-5540 (NCC office) 709-955-2115 ( Interpretation Centre) [email protected] Seasons accessible year-round Photo by Don & Karol Dabbs

Property description Directions If birding is in your DNA, then you’ll definitely want 1. From Channel-Port aux Basques, head north on the to visit the Grand Codroy Estuary, located on the Trans- Highway for 43 kilometres. southwest coast of the Island of . As a Ramsar wetland of international importance, a high 2. Turn left onto Highway 406 near Doyles and number and diversity of waterfowl pass through the continue west approximately five kilometres to the area in spring and autumn. Codroy Valley Wetland Interpretation Centre in Upper Ferry. Trek through lush wetland habitat that transitions into a peaceful forest that provides cool shade on a sunny day. Branch off from the main trail to see what species may be soaring overhead, swimming in the protected estuary or looking for lunch in the shallows. Relax on a bench and take in the surrounding beauty. And in spring and summer, stop in at the Codroy Wetland Interpretation Centre to learn about the birds in the area.

Amenities cell service, Codroy Valley Wetland Interpretation Centre, interpretive signage, parking

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What to bring

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Trails Species to spot Vertical lock-up Bilingual NCC logo and ND logo lock-up Wetland Interpretive Trail  American bittern Type: linear  Difficulty: easy Round-trip distance: 2.4 kilometres  great blue heron Surface: gravel  greater yellowlegs

 red-winged blackbird

 wood duck

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Legend Grand Codroy Parking Estuary Nature Reserve

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