Lighthouse Point (Active Pass IBA)

A visit to the Northeastern tip of Mayne Island not only takes you to the heritage Active Pass Lighthouse, it also brings you within the boundaries of the Active Pass Important Bird Area. The rich tidal waters of Active Pass support a number of bird species as well as marine mammals and fish. The Active Pass IBA was designated because it supports significant numbers of two species of waterbirds over winter, the Pacific Loon and Brandt’s Cormorant as well as populations of Bonaparte’s Gulls during the spring and fall migration.