Bullington (72.3 km)
Bullington is a 160-acre natural area located about 4 km south of Stettler, featuring a mix of wetland, grassland, and forest habitats. The site includes a large, shallow wetland, providing an ideal foraging ground for shorebirds and waterfowl such as Blue-winged Teal, Lesser Scaup, American Coot, Sora, White-faced Ibis, Spotted Sandpiper, Greater Yellowlegs, and Black-necked Stilt. The surrounding forests, grasslands, and willows offer habitat for species like Red-tailed Hawk, Merlin, Great Horned Owl, Eastern Kingbird, Warbling Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, Mountain Bluebird, Cedar Waxwing, American Goldfinch, and Pine Siskin. Visitors may also spot a variety of wildlife, including White-tailed Deer, Moose, Coyote, and Red Fox. Plant life in the area includes Trembling Aspen, Balsam Poplar, Wild Rose, and Beaked Hazelnut. Though there are no formal trails, tire tracks throughout the property make it accessible for walking.
Access: Head south of Stettler on Range Road 201 for 5.2 km; the site will be on your west.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-98
Bullington is a 160-acre natural area located about 4 km south of Stettler, featuring a mix of wetland, grassland, and forest habitats. The site includes a large, shallow wetland, providing an ideal foraging ground for shorebirds and waterfowl such as Blue-winged Teal, Lesser Scaup, American Coot, Sora, White-faced Ibis, Spotted Sandpiper, Greater Yellowlegs, and Black-necked Stilt. The surrounding forests, grasslands, and willows offer habitat for species like Red-tailed Hawk, Merlin, Great Horned Owl, Eastern Kingbird, Warbling Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, Mountain Bluebird, Cedar Waxwing, American Goldfinch, and Pine Siskin. Visitors may also spot a variety of wildlife, including White-tailed Deer, Moose, Coyote, and Red Fox. Plant life in the area includes Trembling Aspen, Balsam Poplar, Wild Rose, and Beaked Hazelnut. Though there are no formal trails, tire tracks throughout the property make it accessible for walking.
Access: Head south of Stettler on Range Road 201 for 5.2 km; the site will be on your west.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-98
