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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Lesser Scaup

16/16/2026

Bufflehead

16/16/2026

Franklin's Gull

36/16/2026

Common Loon

16/16/2026

Red-eyed Vireo

26/16/2026

American Crow

26/16/2026

Gray Catbird

16/16/2026

White-throated Sparrow

16/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

26/16/2026

Common Yellowthroat

36/16/2026

Canada Goose

206/16/2026

Trumpeter Swan

16/16/2026

Mallard

36/16/2026

Ring-necked Duck

46/16/2026

Common Goldeneye

36/16/2026

Hooded Merganser

26/16/2026

Common Merganser

36/16/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

26/16/2026

Least Sandpiper

16/16/2026

Ring-billed Gull

46/16/2026

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.