Winagami/Kimiwan Lake
Last Review/Updated: May 10, 2002
© H. Stelfox (AB Gov.)
Located near the town of McLennan, the self-proclaimed Bird Capital of Canada, these lakes provide exceptional viewing opportunities, particularly during spring and fall migrations. Bald eagles converge here in the fall, preying on fish and ducks. Look for the eagles in early morning during freeze-up, when as many as 12 have been seen at one time.
More
than 200 species of birds, both nesting and migratory, have been recorded
at Winagami Lake Provincial Park. Stroll along the boreal forest trail
that leads from the boat launch to a raised bird-viewing platform,
from which you can observe nesting colonies of grebes, sandpipers,
gulls and many species of ducks.
Twenty-three kilometres northwest of the park lies teardrop-shaped Kimiwan Lake. It is well worth a visit to see the spectacular concentrations of waterfowl and migratory shorebirds, which include rare visitors such as the cinnamon teal. Predatory birds in the area include merlin and northern goshawk—a superb hunter.
