Lake birding habitat

Beaverhill Lake

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Beaverhill Lake is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This lake 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

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

6/18/2026Cooking Lake--Blackfoot PRA--Waskahegan Staging Area4 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

6/17/2026Beaverhill Natural Area3 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

6/16/2026MMP61 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

6/14/2026Islet Lake Staging Area Trails (Blackfoot Park)1 observed

Black-billed Cuckoo

Coccyzus erythropthalmus

6/14/2026North Beaverhill1 observed

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Setophaga pensylvanica

6/13/202620241–20299 Township Rd 520, Strathcona County CA-AB 53.45415, -112.870711 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Sora

16/17/2026

Wilson's Snipe

26/17/2026

Franklin's Gull

236/17/2026

Black Tern

66/17/2026

Great Horned Owl

16/17/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

26/17/2026

Alder Flycatcher

16/17/2026

Least Flycatcher

86/17/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

36/17/2026

Common Raven

16/17/2026

Tree Swallow

36/17/2026

Purple Martin

166/17/2026

Northern House Wren

26/17/2026

Marsh Wren

16/17/2026

Gray Catbird

16/17/2026

American Robin

26/17/2026

Cedar Waxwing

16/17/2026

Chipping Sparrow

16/17/2026

Clay-colored Sparrow

36/17/2026

Song Sparrow

26/17/2026

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 Beaverhill Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Beaverhill Lake for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Beaverhill Lake?
Notable species at Beaverhill Lake include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Beaverhill Lake?
Birding at Beaverhill Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Beaverhill Lake?
Beaverhill Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.