Netley-Libau Marsh

Nestled at the southern basin of Lake Winnipeg, where the Red River meets the lake, Netley-Libau Marsh is Manitoba’s largest coastal wetland and a designated Manitoba Heritage Marsh. The marsh consists of a vast network of shallow lakes, lagoons, and winding channels. Beyond its scenic beauty, Netley-Libau Marsh plays a vital ecological role, filtering nutrients from surrounding waters and an important habitat for a variety of birds, fish, and wildlife. Surveys conducted in the 1980s identified as many as 114 bird species.

Netley-Libau Marsh is renowned for its incredible concentrations of migrating birds each fall. During peak migration, more than 100,000 ducks and geese can be spotted. As a globally recognized Important Bird Area (IBA), the marsh serves as a crucial stop for waterfowl, providing essential habitat for staging, molting, and nesting. Common nesting species include gulls, terns, and western grebes, while American white pelicans and double-crested cormorants are frequent visitors.