This area is also good birding. Continuing south on this road leads you to the Pembina River and connects to the gas and oil development roads which run just north of the river. Shorebirds found in the area include the Kildeer, Lesser-Yellowlegs, Solitary Sandpiper, Spotted Sandpiper, and Common Snipe. Common Nighthawks feast on the numerous flying insects as do the Tree, Bank, Cliff and Barn Swallows in the area. Ruffed Grouse are common as are the Gray Jay, Blue Jay, Balck-billed Magpie, American Crow and Common Raven.
Woodpeckers are abundant.
Many flycatchers inhabit the wooded areas including the Alder Flycatcher, Least Flycatcher, Eastern Phoebe, Western Wood-peewee, and Eastern Kingbird. Mountain Bluebirds can be found in more open areas created by logging or fire near trees with cavities. Cedar Waxwings nest in the area. Swainson and Hermit Thrush can frequently be heard singing their lovely songs and occasionally a Veery appears. White-winged and Red Crossbills are numerous in some years.