Beaverhill Bird Observatory
Alberta · Canada
Moderate
May-October
Free (donations welcome)
Open daily; observatory programs seasonal
About This Location
Beaverhill Bird Observatory is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Eastern Warbling Vireo
Vireo gilvus
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Black-billed Cuckoo
Coccyzus erythropthalmus
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Setophaga pensylvanica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Connecticut Warbler
Ruffed Grouse
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Franklin's Gull
Black Tern
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Least Flycatcher
Red-eyed Vireo
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Northern House Wren
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
Purple Finch
Clay-colored Sparrow
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Western Meadowlark
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.
- 2
Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
- 4
Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Beaverhill Lake
- Cooking Lake-Blackfoot PRA
- Elk Island National Park
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