Blackburn Lake Nature Reserve

Two thirds of Blackburn Lake is protected as a nature reserve by the Saltspring Island Conservancy due to its importance as a haven for waterfowl, herons and ground nesting birds. The trail network covers 18 hectares and winds its way through the surrounding woodland and meadows before entering the wetland areas. Over 100 species of birds have been observed in the reserve, including 21 species at risk such as the Northern Pygmy-owl, Band-tailed Pigeon and Black Swift.