Thompson (59.9 km)
This 318-acre natural area, located 7 km west of Bashaw, includes wetlands, grasslands, and bush habitats. The site supports a variety of wildlife, including moose, white-tailed and mule deer, coyotes, and beavers. Birdwatchers may spot species such as the Blue-winged Teal, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Ruddy Duck, Sora, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Wilson’s Snipe, Warbling Vireo, Purple Martin, Mountain Bluebird, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Clay-colored Sparrow. The area features trembling aspen, balsam poplar, wild rose, buffaloberry, brown-eyed Susan, wintergreen, meadow rue, and wild sarsaparilla. Access is limited, with a rough trail leading to an oil lease and cattle gates along the way. The terrain is mostly uneven, and visitors should expect to walk through grasslands and bush.
Access: Head 7 km west of Bashaw; the site will be on your left.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-115
This 318-acre natural area, located 7 km west of Bashaw, includes wetlands, grasslands, and bush habitats. The site supports a variety of wildlife, including moose, white-tailed and mule deer, coyotes, and beavers. Birdwatchers may spot species such as the Blue-winged Teal, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Ruddy Duck, Sora, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Wilson’s Snipe, Warbling Vireo, Purple Martin, Mountain Bluebird, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Clay-colored Sparrow. The area features trembling aspen, balsam poplar, wild rose, buffaloberry, brown-eyed Susan, wintergreen, meadow rue, and wild sarsaparilla. Access is limited, with a rough trail leading to an oil lease and cattle gates along the way. The terrain is mostly uneven, and visitors should expect to walk through grasslands and bush.
Access: Head 7 km west of Bashaw; the site will be on your left.
Partners: DUC
Alberta Discover Guide: E3-115
