Winchell Lake
Alberta · Canada
About This Location
Winchell Lake is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Rough-legged Hawk, Pileated Woodpecker, and Canada Jay among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Ferruginous Hawk
Buteo regalis
Golden Eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Northern House Wren
Gray Catbird
Purple Finch
Pine Siskin
American Goldfinch
Chipping Sparrow
White-throated Sparrow
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Ruffed Grouse
Sandhill Crane
Common Loon
American Kestrel
Alder Flycatcher
Birding Tips
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Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.