May 10, 8:30 a.m.
Frank Lake
Difficulty: Easy

Come and learn the basics of bird watching with AWA board member and avid birder Chris Saunders at one of the best places to see birds in Southern Alberta. No prior experience or equipment necessary.

Frank Lake, which is about 10 kilometers east of High River, is an important place for water birds. It is a temporary stopping place for birds migrating from the south, as well as having a large permanent population of various types of birds. Early May is part of the migration period for many birds.

This a chance to learn the basic techniques of identifying birds, as well as to see numerous different species in a typical southern Alberta lake habitat. At last year’s event participants saw more than 30 different species.

We will meet at Anderson LRT station to carpool the 40 minutes to Frank Lake where we will walk a leisurely 5-6 km.

Things to bring:

• Warm clothes and rain gear in case it rains. Waterproof boots can be helpful as some of the ground could be wet.
• A small notebook and pencil.
• Packed lunch and water as there will be a midday lunch break.
• A pair of binoculars and a bird guide (if you have them). The coordinator will bring a small number of additional pairs of binoculars which can be shared by the group.

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