Early summer is the best as there are many breeding species although spring and fall can also produce some interesting migrants. Winter is a lot slower for birding, but there are a handful of species that stick around. Morning is the time when the birds are vocalizing most, and to a lesser extent in the evening.
There are extensive hiking trails that can be accessed from the campground on the west end of. the lake, the south side of the lake, and the east end that provide acces to a lot of different habitats. A map of the site can be found here. A day is generally not enough to bird entire Park, but you can easily access several areas within a morning. There are also opportunities for mountain biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing along most trails. The lake itself can be very good for migrant waterfowl, especially in fall.
Wandering around the trails near the campground and to the beaver pond generally provides a lot of diversity in quite a short walk which is appealing to many. This area is likely one of only a few locations in extreme south-west Alberta where Ovenbirds breed regularly and other birds, such as Ruffed Grouse, Sandhill Cranes, and Trumpeter Swans are also fairly common within the Park.
Early summer is the best as there are many breeding species although spring and fall can also produce some interesting migrants. Winter is a lot slower for birding, but there are a handful of species that stick around. Morning is the time when the birds are vocalizing most, and to a lesser extent in the evening.
There are extensive hiking trails that can be accessed from the campground on the west end of. the lake, the south side of the lake, and the east end that provide acces to a lot of different habitats. A map of the site can be found here. A day is generally not enough to bird entire Park, but you can easily access several areas within a morning. The There are also opportunities for mountain biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing along most trails. The lake itself can be very good for migrant waterfowl, especially in fall.
in fall.
Wandering around the trails near the campground and to the beaver pond generally provides a lot of diversity in quite a short walk which is appealing to many. This area is likely one of only a few locations in extreme south-west Alberta where Ovenbirds breed regularly and other birds, such as Ruffed Grouse, Sandhill Cranes, and Trumpeter Swans are also fairly common within the Park.
Early summer is the best as there are many breeding species although spring and fall can also produce some interesting migrants. Winter is a lot slower for birding, but there are a handful of species that stick around. Morning is the time when the birds are vocalizing most, and to a lesser extent in the evening.
There are extensive hiking trails that can be accessed from the campground on the west end of. the lake, the south side of the lake, and the east end that provide acces to a lot of different habitats. A map of the site can be found here. A day is generally not enough to bird entire Park, but you can easily access several areas within a morning. The lake itself can be very good for migrant waterfowl, especially in fall.
Wandering around the trails near the campground and to the beaver pond generally provides a lot of diversity in quite a short walk which is appealing to many. This area is likely one of only a few locations in extreme south-west Alberta where Ovenbirds breed regularly and other birds, such as Ruffed Grouse, Sandhill Cranes, and Trumpeter Swans are also fairly common within the Park.
