Lake birding habitat

Riding Mountain National Park - Clear Lake

Manitoba · Canada

Habitat
LakeMountain
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Challenging

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Riding Mountain National Park - Clear Lake is a productive birding destination in Manitoba, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This lake and mountain 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

4/14/2026Manitoba 45, Jackfish Lake, Manitoba, CA (50.519, -100.068)3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/21/2026

Sandhill Crane

1254/21/2026

Franklin's Gull

84/21/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/21/2026

Bald Eagle

44/21/2026

American Robin

204/21/2026

Trumpeter Swan

24/21/2026

Rock Pigeon

34/21/2026

Turkey Vulture

44/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/21/2026

Merlin

14/21/2026

American Crow

34/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

34/21/2026

Purple Finch

404/21/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

104/21/2026

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

14/21/2026

Black-billed Magpie

24/21/2026

Northern Saw-whet Owl

14/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/20/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Riding Mountain National Park - Clear Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Riding Mountain National Park - Clear Lake for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Riding Mountain National Park - Clear Lake?
Notable species at Riding Mountain National Park - Clear Lake include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake, mountain habitats.
How difficult is birding at Riding Mountain National Park - Clear Lake?
Birding at Riding Mountain National Park - Clear Lake is rated as Challenging. The terrain can be challenging and may require good physical fitness and preparation.
What amenities are available at Riding Mountain National Park - Clear Lake?
Riding Mountain National Park - Clear Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.