Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Saint Albert - Grey Nuns Spruce Woodlot

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/Taiga
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Saint Albert - Grey Nuns Spruce Woodlot is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga habitat attracts Downy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, and Black-billed Magpie among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.

Location

Loading map...

Notable Species

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus

8/22/2026Dovercourt Neighbourhood1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

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

Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

8/22/2026St. Albert--Lois Hole Centennial Provincial 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

28/22/2026

Mallard

18/22/2026

American Coot

28/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

18/22/2026

Osprey

18/22/2026

Swainson's Hawk

28/22/2026

Downy Woodpecker

38/22/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

18/22/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

18/22/2026

Northern Flicker

68/22/2026

Philadelphia Vireo

18/22/2026

Blue Jay

18/22/2026

Black-billed Magpie

28/22/2026

American Crow

48/22/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

158/22/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

18/22/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

48/22/2026

Northern House Wren

28/22/2026

Gray Catbird

18/22/2026

Swainson's Thrush

18/22/2026

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 Saint Albert - Grey Nuns Spruce Woodlot for birding?
The best months to visit Saint Albert - Grey Nuns Spruce Woodlot for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Saint Albert - Grey Nuns Spruce Woodlot?
Notable species at Saint Albert - Grey Nuns Spruce Woodlot include Downy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Black-billed Magpie, Black-capped Chickadee, Boreal Chickadee. The area supports boreal/taiga habitats.
How difficult is birding at Saint Albert - Grey Nuns Spruce Woodlot?
Birding at Saint Albert - Grey Nuns Spruce Woodlot is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Saint Albert - Grey Nuns Spruce Woodlot?
Saint Albert - Grey Nuns Spruce Woodlot offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.