Oberg (71.8 km)
Oberg is a 112-acre site located 8 km southeast of Bashaw, consisting of aspen forest, grassland, and wetland habitats. The area supports a range of wildlife, including moose, white-tailed and mule deer, and various bird species such as the Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, Canvasback, Ruddy Duck, Pied-billed and Red-necked Grebes, Lesser Scaup, American Coot, Black-necked Stilt, Lesser Yellowlegs, White-faced Ibis, Sora, Great Horned Owl, Northern Flicker, Red-eyed Vireo, Eastern Kingbird, Gray Catbird, Sharp-tailed Grouse, and LeConte's Sparrow. The southeastern wetland is particularly important for shorebirds, with mudflats ideal for foraging. Common plants include Trembling Aspen, Silverberry, Saskatoon, and Red-osier Dogwood. The site is accessible via Township Road 414 and Range Road 205 but lacks marked trails, making it difficult to navigate, especially when grasses are tall and there are hidden tripping hazards.
Access: From Bashaw, head east on Highway 53, then south on Range Road 210. Turn east on Township Road 414, then south on Range Road 205 for 0.8 km.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-19
Oberg is a 112-acre site located 8 km southeast of Bashaw, consisting of aspen forest, grassland, and wetland habitats. The area supports a range of wildlife, including moose, white-tailed and mule deer, and various bird species such as the Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, Canvasback, Ruddy Duck, Pied-billed and Red-necked Grebes, Lesser Scaup, American Coot, Black-necked Stilt, Lesser Yellowlegs, White-faced Ibis, Sora, Great Horned Owl, Northern Flicker, Red-eyed Vireo, Eastern Kingbird, Gray Catbird, Sharp-tailed Grouse, and LeConte's Sparrow. The southeastern wetland is particularly important for shorebirds, with mudflats ideal for foraging. Common plants include Trembling Aspen, Silverberry, Saskatoon, and Red-osier Dogwood. The site is accessible via Township Road 414 and Range Road 205 but lacks marked trails, making it difficult to navigate, especially when grasses are tall and there are hidden tripping hazards.
Access: From Bashaw, head east on Highway 53, then south on Range Road 210. Turn east on Township Road 414, then south on Range Road 205 for 0.8 km.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-19
