Bottern (63.4 km)
Bottern is a 153-acre site located 9 km northwest of Bashaw, consisting mostly of grassland habitat with some wetland areas. The habitat supports a range of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, mule deer, coyotes, porcupines, badgers, pocket gophers, ground squirrels, and red foxes. Bird species include Blue-winged Teal, Wilson's Snipe, Red-tailed Hawk, and Clay-colored and Savannah Sparrows. The vegetation is dominated by common plants such as wild rose, buckbrush, horsetail, alfalfa, sweet clover, and wild strawberry. Despite signs of rotational grazing, the land provides a great location for birdwatching and wildlife viewing, offering a relatively easy site to explore.
Access: From Bashaw, head west on Highway 605, turn right onto Range Road 223, and pass Windsor Lake. The site will be on your right in 6.4 km.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-55
Bottern is a 153-acre site located 9 km northwest of Bashaw, consisting mostly of grassland habitat with some wetland areas. The habitat supports a range of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, mule deer, coyotes, porcupines, badgers, pocket gophers, ground squirrels, and red foxes. Bird species include Blue-winged Teal, Wilson's Snipe, Red-tailed Hawk, and Clay-colored and Savannah Sparrows. The vegetation is dominated by common plants such as wild rose, buckbrush, horsetail, alfalfa, sweet clover, and wild strawberry. Despite signs of rotational grazing, the land provides a great location for birdwatching and wildlife viewing, offering a relatively easy site to explore.
Access: From Bashaw, head west on Highway 605, turn right onto Range Road 223, and pass Windsor Lake. The site will be on your right in 6.4 km.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-55
