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Bird Watching
Plan Around Bird Watching
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Bird Watching Details
More than 260 species of birds have been recorded within Banff National Park, with spring and early-summer the best times to see birds in flight. You know what they say, the early bird gets the worm. In this case, though, the early bird gets to see the birds. The best hours for birding here in Banff are between an hour before sunrise to 9 or 10 a.m. Key birding areas within the park include the Banff Townsite area, the Cave and Basin marsh, and Vermilion Lakes. Before you grab your binoculars, stop by the visitor centre for a Checklist of Birds Found in Banff National Park and keep track of what you spot.
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