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

White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

6/18/2026Becher's Prairie & Lakes North of Hwy 20 (General)1 observed

Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

6/17/2026Opal St1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

6/14/2026Becher's Prairie--Rock Lake1 observed

Western Grebe

Aechmophorus occidentalis

6/14/2026Williams Lake--Scout Island9 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

6/11/2026Meldrum Creek Rd, Cariboo CA-BC 51.96926, -122.349202 observed

Bullock's x Baltimore Oriole (hybrid)

Icterus bullockii x galbula

6/10/2026Williams Lake--Scout Island1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

6/6/2026Williams Lake--Scout Island1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Nighthawk

16/18/2026

American Avocet

226/18/2026

Wilson's Phalarope

196/18/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

36/18/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

16/18/2026

White-rumped Sandpiper

16/18/2026

Eared Grebe

5006/18/2026

Turkey Vulture

56/18/2026

Eastern Kingbird

46/18/2026

Blue-winged Teal

6/14/2026

Cinnamon Teal

56/14/2026

Northern Shoveler

26/14/2026

Green-winged Teal

36/14/2026

Ruddy Duck

26/14/2026

Killdeer

16/14/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

26/14/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

16/14/2026

Northern Flicker

16/14/2026

Peregrine Falcon

26/14/2026

Common Raven

16/14/2026

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.