Grassland birding habitat

Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20

British Columbia · Canada

Habitat
Grassland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20 is a productive birding destination in British Columbia, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This grassland 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

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

4/21/2026Riske Creek--Separating Lake2 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

4/20/2026Hazel Street1 observed

Cinnamon Teal

Spatula cyanoptera

4/19/2026Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20 (General)2 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

4/19/2026Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20 (General)1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

4/19/2026Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20 (General)1 observed

Baird's Sandpiper

Calidris bairdii

4/15/2026Becher's Prairie1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

4/15/2026Becher's Prairie1 observed

Lincoln's Sparrow

Melospiza lincolnii

4/13/2026Williams Lake--Scout Island3 observed

Savannah Sparrow

Passerculus sandwichensis

4/12/2026Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20 (General)2 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

4/12/2026Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20 (General)9 observed

Canvasback x Ring-necked Duck (hybrid)

Aythya valisineria x collaris

4/12/2026Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20 (General)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

154/19/2026

Northern Shoveler

44/19/2026

American Coot

164/19/2026

Sandhill Crane

5004/19/2026

Killdeer

24/19/2026

American Crow

14/19/2026

Common Raven

14/19/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

14/19/2026

Horned Lark

104/19/2026

Tree Swallow

74/19/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

14/19/2026

European Starling

54/19/2026

Mountain Bluebird

34/19/2026

American Robin

54/19/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

34/19/2026

Vesper Sparrow

104/19/2026

Western Meadowlark

104/19/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

24/19/2026

Trumpeter Swan

34/19/2026

Tundra Swan

24/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.

  2. 2

    Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20 for birding?
The best months to visit Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20 for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20?
Notable species at Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20 include Eastern Meadowlark, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow, Northern Harrier, Bobolink. The area supports grassland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20?
Birding at Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20 is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20?
Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20 offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.