Best Fall Bird-Watching Near Banff, Alberta by K Gordon Schultz October 27, 2015 written by K Gordon Schultz October 27, 2015 0 comment 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 923 Best Fall Bird-Watching Near Banff, Alberta Even though early spring and summer are the best times to spot most birds in Banff National Park, there are some gems to be found in the fall months, when the air is cooler and the majority of the tourism has begun to wound down. Pick up a bird-watching checklist from Parks Canada visitor & information centres, and journey to one of these areas to find Banff National Parkโs fall bird residents. Johnston Canyon At the tail-end (pun not intended!) of the bird-watching season in Johnston Canyon, you might be lucky to spot the black swift. Johnston Canyon is only one of three known breeding spots in Alberta for this elusive bird. Their nests are hard to spot, as they rest high on the walls of the canyon. Spot the adults as they leave the canyon in the early morning and return at dusk. Early morning is the best time to visit Johnston Canyon anyway–less people. Other feathered residents include dippers, the winter wrens, flycatchers, townsends, and warblers. Vermilion Lakes From mid-August to November, juvenile mallards and a variety of mergansers (teal, hooded, and common) can be found. Vermilion Lakes is an important habitat for waterfowl, and their numbers swell near the end of September. Cave & Basin Marsh Drive up to the Cave & Basin Historical Site, park, and hike on the foot trails until you arrive at the marsh. Migratory waterfowl dominate these wetlands from August to November. Youโll probably see mallards, the blue-winged teal, the green-winged teal, the lesser scaup, and barrowโs goldeneye. You may also spot other birds such as the common snipe and the killdeer. 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail K Gordon Schultz K Gordon Schultz is a well-known figure in the golf community and currently serves as the President of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent many years working in the golf industry. Schultz has been a member of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club for over 40 years and has been actively involved in the clubโs operations since he joined. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2001, becoming Club President in 2005. In 2019, he was acclaimed as Club Vice-President, assuming the role of Club President again in 2022. In addition to his work at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Schultz is also an avid traveler. He has visited over 30 countries around the world, on all continents. But his most enjoyable travel experiences have come from within Canada, visiting many of Canada's National Parks including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Grasslands National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Pacific Rim National Park. Along with golf, he enjoys scuba diving, biking, hiking and relaxing with a fine Pinot Noir. previous post Rainy Day Activities in Banff, Alberta next post Water Purification in the Banff National Park Backcountry You may also like Why Itโs Important to Take Breaks While Hiking... September 7, 2023 Mist Mountain Hot Springs: Where Nature Meets Relaxation March 24, 2023 Hiking the Columbia Icefields: Full Day Trips Proving... January 26, 2023 Biking in Banff National Park: The 8 Best... January 9, 2023 Hiking Lake Agnes and the Plain of the... December 12, 2022 Hiking the Incredible Iceline Trail in Yoho National... November 16, 2022 Pigeon Mountain Hike – How To Do It... October 15, 2022 Everything You Need to Know About Buying Real... August 8, 2022 Kananaskis Country in Review: The Perfect Golfers Weekend July 5, 2022 Yoho National Park – Heart of The Canadian... June 2, 2022