Where to Stay near Val Marie, SK, near Grasslands National Park has documented lek sites in native sagebrush habitat, Canada — See Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)

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near Val Marie, SK, near Grasslands National Park has documented lek sites in native sagebrush habitat, Canada

Val Marie, SK, near Grasslands National Park has documented lek sites in native sagebrush habitat, Canada is a top spot to see Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.

Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)

BEST TIME TO SEE

Spring. Attend a lek (communal display ground) near the Milk River area of southern Alberta at sunrise in April.

SIGHTING TIP

Early April mornings are peak lek activity; visit established viewing blinds through Alberta Fish and Wildlife to avoid disturbing the birds.

Coordinates

49.2000°N, 107.8000°W

HABITAT

Sagebrush steppe; entirely dependent on sagebrush for food and cover throughout the year

CONSERVATION STATUS

Endangered

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