Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Irricana Sloughs use more specific hotspot or personal location

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Irricana Sloughs use more specific hotspot or personal location is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest 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

Ross's Goose

Anser rossii

4/21/2026Irricana Sloughs--Range Rd 264 Slough1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/21/2026Irricana Sloughs--Range Rd 264 Slough2 observed

Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

4/19/2026Irricana Sloughs *use more specific hotspot or personal location*1 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

4/14/2026Inverlake Slough1 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

4/12/2026Beiseker (village)1 observed

Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

4/11/2026Beiseker (village)1 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/9/202631 Chinook Cres, Beiseker CA-AB 51.38617, -113.542771 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

204/21/2026

Northern Shoveler

204/21/2026

Gadwall

64/21/2026

American Wigeon

64/21/2026

Mallard

44/21/2026

Lesser Scaup

54/21/2026

Common Goldeneye

204/21/2026

Black-necked Stilt

54/21/2026

American Avocet

14/21/2026

Cinnamon Teal

14/21/2026

Northern Pintail

24/21/2026

Ring-necked Duck

24/21/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

14/21/2026

American Coot

214/21/2026

Killdeer

14/21/2026

Franklin's Gull

14/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

34/21/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/21/2026

Black-billed Magpie

44/21/2026

European Starling

404/21/2026

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 Irricana Sloughs use more specific hotspot or personal location for birding?
The best months to visit Irricana Sloughs use more specific hotspot or personal location for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Irricana Sloughs use more specific hotspot or personal location?
Notable species at Irricana Sloughs use more specific hotspot or personal location include Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Gray Jay, Black-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Crossbill. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Irricana Sloughs use more specific hotspot or personal location?
Birding at Irricana Sloughs use more specific hotspot or personal location is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Irricana Sloughs use more specific hotspot or personal location?
Irricana Sloughs use more specific hotspot or personal location offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.