Medicine Hat - Police Point Park

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Medicine Hat - Police Point Park is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

3/6/2026Medicine Hat--Police Point Park1 observed

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

3/5/2026Medicine Hat ~~ 2nd ST SE Overlook1 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

3/5/2026Medicine Hat ~~ 2nd ST SE Overlook10 observed

Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

3/2/2026Medicine Hat--Strathcona Island Park1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

2/28/2026Medicine Hat--Police Point Park2 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

2/23/20266451–6493 Township Rd 122, Cypress County CA-AB 49.98970, -110.795771 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

2/23/2026Medicine Hat--Hillside Cemetery1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

12003/6/2026

Mallard

1003/6/2026

Common Goldeneye

53/6/2026

Common Merganser

113/6/2026

Bald Eagle

13/6/2026

Downy Woodpecker

33/6/2026

Northern Flicker

13/6/2026

Blue Jay

13/6/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

63/6/2026

European Starling

83/6/2026

House Finch

63/6/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

23/5/2026

Black-billed Magpie

23/5/2026

American Tree Sparrow

13/5/2026

American Crow

13/4/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

13/4/2026

Eastern Screech-Owl

13/3/2026

Rock Pigeon

73/2/2026

Common Raven

13/2/2026

American Robin

83/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Medicine Hat - Police Point Park for birding?
The best months to visit Medicine Hat - Police Point Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Medicine Hat - Police Point Park?
Notable species at Medicine Hat - Police Point Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Bald Eagle. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Medicine Hat - Police Point Park?
Birding at Medicine Hat - Police Point Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Medicine Hat - Police Point Park?
Medicine Hat - Police Point Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.