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Birding Near Edmonton, AB

13 birding locations within 50 miles

Alberta · Canada

13

Locations

33+

Species

6

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Edmonton

Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Alberta

8.6 mi away

Moderate

Saint Albert - Grey Nuns Spruce Woodlot

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Alberta with 217 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Alberta

12.0 mi away

Moderate

Fort Saskatchewan - Gravel Pits

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Alberta with 205 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Alberta

15.2 mi away

Moderate

Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Alberta with 200 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Alberta

20.3 mi away

Moderate

Cooking Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Alberta with 232 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Alberta

25.2 mi away

Moderate

Hastings Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Alberta with 203 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Alberta

26.6 mi away

Challenging

Elk Island National Park

Coastal birding hotspot in Alberta with 247 recorded species.

CoastalSpringSummer
Coastal birding habitat

Alberta

28.5 mi away

Challenging

Elk Island National Park - Astotin Lake - Sandy Beach & Campground

Coastal birding hotspot in Alberta with 205 recorded species.

CoastalLakeSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Alberta

30.2 mi away

Moderate

Bruderheim Natural Areas

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Alberta with 205 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Alberta

32.3 mi away

Moderate

Miquelon Lake Provincial Park

Lake birding hotspot in Alberta with 219 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Alberta

39.7 mi away

Moderate

Beaverhill Lake - Francis Point

Lake birding hotspot in Alberta with 207 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Prairie wetland at Beaverhill Lake shorebird staging area

Alberta

39.8 mi away

Easy

Beaverhill Lake

Alberta's premier shorebird staging area and bird observatory on the western prairies.

WetlandGrasslandSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Alberta

39.9 mi away

Moderate

Beaverhill Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Alberta with 237 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
A field with a structure in the distance.

Alberta

41.4 mi away

Moderate

Beaverhill Bird Observatory

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Alberta with 258 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer

Top Species Near Edmonton

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Downy WoodpeckerPileated WoodpeckerBlack-billed MagpieBlack-capped ChickadeeBoreal ChickadeeCommon GoldeneyeGray PartridgeCommon RavenHairy WoodpeckerBlue JayCommon LoonBald EagleDouble-crested CormorantRing-billed GullBuffleheadBarred OwlAmerican CrowBohemian WaxwingWhite-breasted NuthatchRough-legged HawkBlack-crowned Night-HeronNorthern Saw-whet OwlFranklin's GullAmerican AvocetMarbled Godwit+8 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Lake6 locations
Boreal/Taiga5 locations
Forest4 locations
Coastal2 locations
Wetland1 location
Grassland1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring13 locations
Summer13 locations
Fall12 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Edmonton, AB?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Edmonton include Saint Albert - Grey Nuns Spruce Woodlot, Fort Saskatchewan - Gravel Pits, Clifford E. Lee Nature Sanctuary, Cooking Lake, Hastings Lake. These spots offer boreal/taiga, forest, lake habitats.
What birds can I see near Edmonton?▼
Birders near Edmonton can spot species including Downy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Black-billed Magpie, Black-capped Chickadee, Boreal Chickadee, Common Goldeneye, Gray Partridge, Common Raven. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Edmonton?▼
The best seasons for birding near Edmonton are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Edmonton?▼
There are 13 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Edmonton, AB, ranging from 8.6 to 41.4 miles from the city center.

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