Lake birding habitat

Hastings Lake

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Hastings Lake is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 203 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

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

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

26/13/2026

Sora

16/13/2026

Franklin's Gull

6/13/2026

Ring-billed Gull

16/13/2026

American White Pelican

56/13/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

16/13/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

16/13/2026

American Crow

26/13/2026

Northern House Wren

16/13/2026

American Robin

26/13/2026

Purple Finch

16/13/2026

American Goldfinch

26/13/2026

Song Sparrow

16/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

126/13/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

26/13/2026

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

16/13/2026

Canada Goose

76/13/2026

Blue-winged Teal

46/13/2026

Northern Shoveler

26/13/2026

Gadwall

156/13/2026

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