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

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

6/12/2026Calgary--Inglewood Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

6/12/2026Calgary--Inglewood Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

6/12/2026Calgary--Inglewood Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Wigeon

76/5/2026

Mallard

46/5/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/5/2026

Franklin's Gull

76/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/5/2026

American White Pelican

56/5/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

16/5/2026

Northern Flicker

16/5/2026

American Crow

26/5/2026

Common Raven

16/5/2026

Northern House Wren

26/5/2026

European Starling

36/5/2026

American Robin

16/5/2026

Cedar Waxwing

26/5/2026

Song Sparrow

16/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

46/5/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

16/5/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

26/5/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

26/5/2026

Canada Goose

16/3/2026

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.