Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Fort Saskatchewan - Gravel Pits

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Fort Saskatchewan - Gravel Pits is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Gray Partridge, and Common Raven 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

Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

8/23/2026St. Albert--Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park1 observed

Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus

8/22/2026Dovercourt Neighbourhood1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/22/2026Edmonton--Gold Bar Park1 observed

Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

8/21/2026Home1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

8/17/2026Fort Saskatchewan--Gravel Pits1 observed

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

8/16/2026St. Albert--Grey Nuns Spruce Woodlot1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

88/21/2026

Northern Shoveler

38/21/2026

Mallard

78/21/2026

Redhead

18/21/2026

Lesser Scaup

38/21/2026

Common Goldeneye

28/21/2026

Ruddy Duck

18/21/2026

American Coot

28/21/2026

Killdeer

58/21/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

18/21/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

38/21/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

28/21/2026

Red-necked Grebe

18/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/21/2026

Bald Eagle

28/21/2026

Least Flycatcher

18/21/2026

Eastern Kingbird

28/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

38/21/2026

Pine Siskin

18/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Fort Saskatchewan - Gravel Pits for birding?
The best months to visit Fort Saskatchewan - Gravel Pits for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Fort Saskatchewan - Gravel Pits?
Notable species at Fort Saskatchewan - Gravel Pits include Common Goldeneye, Gray Partridge, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee, Black-billed Magpie. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fort Saskatchewan - Gravel Pits?
Birding at Fort Saskatchewan - Gravel Pits is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Fort Saskatchewan - Gravel Pits?
Fort Saskatchewan - Gravel Pits offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.