Birds of Falher
What has actually been seen around Falher: 84 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 84 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 306 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Black-billed Magpie
- Busiest month
- June
- Elevation
- 1,896 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 17.6 h / 7 h
What the records say about Falher
84 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Falher (Alberta) since 2010, across 306 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Black-billed Magpie, Common Raven and Blue Jay.
Falher is backyard-bird country: 68% of the records here are small songbirds, doves, woodpeckers and the other birds that come to feeders and yard trees. Black-billed Magpie, Common Raven, Blue Jay and Black-capped Chickadee make up the core of what you can expect at a feeder.
9 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Red-tailed Hawk, Snowy Owl and Hen Harrier.
Grimshaw, 35 mi to the north-west, has more species on record (216 against 84).
At about 1,896 ft above sea level, Falher sits higher than most places in Alberta. Spring arrives a little later with height, and feeders matter more in cold snaps — keep a supply of high-fat food going through late winter and early spring.
Daylight runs from 17 h 33 min at midsummer to 7 h 1 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:46 AM in mid-April and 5:03 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Falher
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black-billed MagpiePica hudsonia | 27 |
| 2 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 23 |
| 3 | Blue JayCyanocitta cristata | 20 |
| 4 | Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus | 17 |
| 5 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 15 |
| 6 | Red-tailed HawkButeo jamaicensis | 13 |
| 7 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 10 |
| 8 | Hairy WoodpeckerLeuconotopicus villosus | 10 |
| 9 | Snowy OwlBubo scandiacus | 9 |
| 10 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 9 |
| 11 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 8 |
| 12 | Lesser ScaupAythya affinis | 7 |
| 13 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 6 |
| 14 | Red-winged BlackbirdAgelaius phoeniceus | 5 |
| 15 | Horned GrebePodiceps auritus | 4 |
| 16 | Brown-headed CowbirdMolothrus ater | 4 |
| 17 | Snow BuntingPlectrophenax nivalis | 4 |
| 18 | Clay-colored SparrowSpizella pallida | 4 |
| 19 | Yellow WarblerSetophaga petechia | 4 |
| 20 | Northern FlickerColaptes auratus | 3 |
Records by month
What to put out in Falher
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- Black-billed Magpie
Suet · Peanuts · Cracked corn
- Common Raven
Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- Blue Jay
Peanuts in the shell · Black-oil sunflower · Suet
- Black-capped Chickadee
Black-oil sunflower · Suet · Shelled peanuts
- American Crow
Cracked corn · Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- House Sparrow
Millet · Cracked corn
Seasonal bird notes for Alberta
What's arriving, what to feed and when to clean feeders, written for Canadian backyards. One email a month at most.
Nearby places
Frequently asked
What birds visit backyards in Falher?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Falher are Black-billed Magpie, Common Raven, Blue Jay, Black-capped Chickadee and American Crow, based on 306 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Falher?
84 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Falher?
Observation records peak in June and are lowest in November. Sunrise in late June is around 5:03 AM.
Sources
- GBIF occurrence search (birds, class Aves, 2010 onward)
- GeoNames gazetteer (place, population, elevation)
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.