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Description
Oak Lake is a summer resort area with camping. In 3 seasons, water birds abound. Geese, snow geese, cormorants, mallards, american coots, redwings, northern shovelors, gadwalls, teals (blue & green winged), pintails, wood ducks, canvasback, redhead, ring necked, scaups, loons, mergansers, bufflehead, goldeneye, ruddy ducks, and various types of swans all pass through in spring and fall. As well occasionally you can see herons and egrets stalking the marshes around the area.
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Access
Oak Lake is a provincial park along highway 254 in western Manitoba, Canada. There is camping and a small resort area with a single store / canteen. There is parking along the beach & overflow parking a couple blocks away. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking. As there are many marshes in the area, I generally drive through and park next to a marsh while I photograph the various birds.
Terrain and Habitat
Wetland , Lake , PondConditions
Flat , Wet , Open landscapeCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Summer , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migrationRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , BoatBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
It is suggested to get a provincial park pass if camping. The area is generally not over run by people although groups do come out to see the sunset over the lake. If you come bring mosquito spray as they can be bad if the wind is down. The lake is shallow so waves can be tricky if boating.