Remember to Look Up
Boundary Country is a premier destination for bird watchers. Staying along the rivers—Granby and Kettle—you’ll see birds of prey, blue herons or waterfowl and ducks. Boothman Oxbow Provincial Park is a favourite wetland site for birders to view an extensive array of avian species. April to September is best for viewing songbird, woodpecker and waterfowl species. Among the many birds spotted, patient birders will see bobolinks, yellow- headed blackbirds, mourning doves, western meadowlarks, marsh wrens, common yellowthroats, Virginia rails, soras and long-billed curlews. Some of the top spots for birdwatching include Song Bird Ranch, lakes and along the riparian and grasslands of the Rails to Trails that make up the Trans Canada Trail. Before visiting, it’s advisable to check local resources like nearby visitor centres for the latest information.
Take a Walk in Nature
One of the great things about birding is that you don't need much in the way of gear. The most important pieces of equipment are good shoes and a pair of binoculars. Riverside Visitor Centre in Rock Creek hosts an annual Bird Day every spring with a bird count and guest speakers.
Know Before You Go
Please stay out of protected areas, don't feed or call out to the birds and remember to pack out what you pack in.
