Medicine Hat - Police Point Park

Alberta · Canada

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Medicine Hat - Police Point Park is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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

Canada Goose Mallard Common Goldeneye Common Merganser Bald Eagle

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

4/18/2026Medicine Hat--Police Point Park4 observed

Cassin's Finch

Haemorhous cassinii

4/13/2026Prins Place1 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

4/13/2026Medicine Hat--Police Point Park2 observed

Loggerhead Shrike

Lanius ludovicianus

4/10/2026Cavan Lake1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/8/2026Medicine Hat--Police Point Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

34/21/2026

Mallard

24/21/2026

Common Goldeneye

14/21/2026

Common Merganser

14/21/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

24/21/2026

Mourning Dove

14/21/2026

Killdeer

14/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

304/21/2026

American White Pelican

144/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

24/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/21/2026

Northern Flicker

14/21/2026

Blue Jay

14/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

24/21/2026

European Starling

204/21/2026

American Robin

64/21/2026

House Finch

34/21/2026

Western Meadowlark

14/21/2026

California Gull

24/19/2026

Hooded Merganser

24/19/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Medicine Hat - Police Point Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Medicine Hat - Police Point Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.

What birds can I see at Medicine Hat - Police Point Park?▼

Notable species at Medicine Hat - Police Point Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Bald Eagle. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Medicine Hat - Police Point Park?▼

Birding at Medicine Hat - Police Point Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Medicine Hat - Police Point Park?▼

Medicine Hat - Police Point Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.