Lake birding habitat

Beauvais Lake Provincial Park

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
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

Merlin (Taiga)

Falco columbarius

8/22/2026Willms Farm1 observed

Blackpoll Warbler

Setophaga striata

8/22/2026Willms Farm1 observed

Bobolink

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

8/22/2026Willms Farm10 observed

Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)

Loxia curvirostra

8/20/2026Pincher Creek (town)1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

8/16/2026Willms Farm1 observed

Eastern Phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

8/15/2026Pincher Creek (town)1 observed

Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

8/15/2026Pincher Creek (town)1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

8/15/2026Willms Farm2 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

8/10/2026Unnamed Road, Alberta, CA (49.367, -114.304) Beaver Mines Lake1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-necked Grebe

28/19/2026

American White Pelican

38/19/2026

Common Yellowthroat

18/19/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

18/19/2026

Osprey

18/19/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

28/19/2026

Canada Goose

28/12/2026

Mallard

18/12/2026

Red-necked Phalarope

18/12/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

48/12/2026

Cedar Waxwing

18/12/2026

Pine Siskin

28/12/2026

Northern Flicker

38/11/2026

Baltimore Oriole

18/11/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

18/11/2026

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.