Cheam Lake wetlands

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Cheam Lake Wetlands is a regional park located in the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. [1]

The wetlands are noted for their wildlife, with over 200 species of birds nesting in the park. [2]

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References

  1. "Cheam Lake Wetlands". Tourism Chilliwack. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  2. Cannings, Richard; Cannings, Russell (2013). Birdfinding in British Columbia. Greystone Books Ltd. pp. 167–168. ISBN   9781771000031.