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

Red-naped Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

4/20/2026home CA (49.491, -114.063)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/19/2026home CA (49.491, -114.063)1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

4/15/2026Oldman Dam--Castleview Campground1 observed

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

4/10/2026CA-AB-Marr Lake - 49.3220x-113.8551 - Marr Lake2 observed

Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

4/8/2026House at the Buckhorn1 observed

Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

4/8/2026Frank Slide Interpretive Centre3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

84/20/2026

Bufflehead

114/20/2026

Common Merganser

64/20/2026

Ruffed Grouse

14/20/2026

Red-necked Grebe

24/20/2026

Common Loon

24/20/2026

Osprey

14/20/2026

Common Raven

14/20/2026

American Robin

24/20/2026

Northern Shoveler

4/18/2026

Mallard

4/18/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

4/18/2026

Pine Siskin

4/18/2026

Trumpeter Swan

4/18/2026

Gadwall

4/18/2026

American Wigeon

4/18/2026

Ring-necked Duck

4/18/2026

Lesser Scaup

4/18/2026

Hooded Merganser

4/18/2026

American Coot

4/18/2026

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.