Lake birding habitat

Frank Lake please use more specific hotspot

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Frank Lake please use more specific hotspot is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 218 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

Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

8/21/2026Coal Trail1 observed

Golden Eagle

Aquila chrysaetos

8/21/2026Coal Trail1 observed

Clark's Grebe

Aechmophorus clarkii

8/14/2026Frank Lake--NW lookout/blind/outflow1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Sora

28/23/2026

American Coot

108/23/2026

Black-necked Stilt

128/23/2026

American Avocet

208/23/2026

Wilson's Phalarope

258/23/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

48/23/2026

Franklin's Gull

508/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

8/23/2026

California Gull

8/23/2026

Eared Grebe

28/23/2026

Western Grebe

58/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

148/23/2026

White-faced Ibis

58/23/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/23/2026

American White Pelican

508/23/2026

Bald Eagle

18/23/2026

Marsh Wren

28/23/2026

Yellow-headed Blackbird

28/23/2026

Trumpeter Swan

18/22/2026

Blue-winged Teal

48/22/2026

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