River/Riparian birding habitat

Fish Creek Provincial Park - Mallard Point

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
River/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Fish Creek Provincial Park - Mallard Point is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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

Purple Martin

Progne subis

8/23/2026233071–233099 Range Road 270, Wheatland County CA-AB 50.97949, -113.632987 observed

Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

8/23/2026Calgary--Confederation Park1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

8/23/2026Calgary--New Brighton Pond1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

8/23/2026Calgary--Carburn Park1 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

8/23/2026Calgary--Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East)2 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

8/22/2026Carbon Park1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

8/22/2026Calgary--Confederation Park1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/22/2026Calgary--Confederation Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

58/23/2026

Rock Pigeon

38/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

48/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

88/23/2026

Downy Woodpecker

18/23/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

18/23/2026

Merlin

18/23/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

18/23/2026

Least Flycatcher

18/23/2026

Eastern Kingbird

48/23/2026

Northern House Wren

28/23/2026

Cedar Waxwing

38/23/2026

House Sparrow

28/23/2026

House Finch

28/23/2026

Pine Siskin

48/23/2026

American Goldfinch

28/23/2026

Chipping Sparrow

28/23/2026

Savannah Sparrow

28/23/2026

Song Sparrow

18/23/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

28/23/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Fish Creek Provincial Park - Mallard Point for birding?
The best months to visit Fish Creek Provincial Park - Mallard Point for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Fish Creek Provincial Park - Mallard Point?
Notable species at Fish Creek Provincial Park - Mallard Point include Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser. The area supports river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fish Creek Provincial Park - Mallard Point?
Birding at Fish Creek Provincial Park - Mallard Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Fish Creek Provincial Park - Mallard Point?
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Mallard Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.