Ever had a golden eagle land on your arm? Seen a burrowing owl perched on a fencepost? Been held up in traffic because of a flock of wild turkeys? In the Canadian Badlands, never say never: When you’ve got hundreds of bird species hanging out all year, unique takes on a whole new meaning.

Thanks to an array of topography, temperate climate and open spaces, the Canadian Badlands is one of the best bird watching areas in North America, boasting more than 300 species. 

The birds of this region are accessible for both serious and casual bird watchers with many species easily viewed in the region’s provincial parks and protected city river valleys.