Beauvais Lake Provincial Park

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Beauvais Lake Provincial Park is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, and American Three-toed Woodpecker among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Cassin's Finch

Haemorhous cassinii

3/5/2026CNP - Our acreage Adanac4 observed

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

3/2/2026Beauvais Lake Provincial Park1 observed

Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus

3/2/2026Beauvais Lake Provincial Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

133/4/2026

Trumpeter Swan

13/4/2026

American Three-toed Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Common Raven

63/4/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

93/4/2026

Mountain Chickadee

13/4/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

23/4/2026

Redpoll

23/4/2026

Pine Siskin

43/4/2026

Bald Eagle

13/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Steller's Jay

63/2/2026

Black-billed Magpie

43/2/2026

American Crow

23/2/2026

Ruffed Grouse

23/1/2026

Golden Eagle

23/1/2026

Rough-legged Hawk

23/1/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

23/1/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Beauvais Lake Provincial Park for birding?
The best months to visit Beauvais Lake Provincial Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Beauvais Lake Provincial Park?
Notable species at Beauvais Lake Provincial Park include Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Beauvais Lake Provincial Park?
Birding at Beauvais Lake Provincial Park is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Beauvais Lake Provincial Park?
Beauvais Lake Provincial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.