Birds of Cross Lake 19A
What has actually been seen around Cross Lake 19A: 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
- 188 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Common Raven
- Busiest month
- June
- Elevation
- 699 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 17.3 h / 7.2 h
What the records say about Cross Lake 19A
84 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Cross Lake 19A (Manitoba) since 2010, across 188 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Common Raven, Ring-billed Gull and American Crow.
The records split between backyard birds (59%) and waterbirds (35%), so a feeder in Cross Lake 19A sees the familiar Common Raven, American Crow and American Robin, while Ring-billed Gull and others turn up on nearby water.
Norway House, 46 mi to the south, has a similar number of species on record (88 against 84).
Daylight runs from 17 h 18 min at midsummer to 7 h 15 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:30 AM in mid-April and 4:53 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Cross Lake 19A
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 9 |
| 2 | Ring-billed GullLarus delawarensis | 8 |
| 3 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 8 |
| 4 | Bald EagleHaliaeetus leucocephalus | 6 |
| 5 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 6 |
| 6 | Wilson's SnipeGallinago delicata | 4 |
| 7 | Cedar WaxwingBombycilla cedrorum | 4 |
| 8 | Nashville WarblerLeiothlypis ruficapilla | 4 |
| 9 | Northern FlickerColaptes auratus | 3 |
| 10 | KilldeerCharadrius vociferus | 3 |
| 11 | Greater YellowlegsTringa melanoleuca | 3 |
| 12 | Common LoonGavia immer | 3 |
| 13 | Red-necked GrebePodiceps grisegena | 3 |
| 14 | Least FlycatcherEmpidonax minimus | 3 |
| 15 | Red-eyed VireoVireo olivaceus | 3 |
| 16 | Tree SwallowTachycineta bicolor | 3 |
| 17 | OvenbirdSeiurus aurocapilla | 3 |
| 18 | Common YellowthroatGeothlypis trichas | 3 |
| 19 | Chipping SparrowSpizella passerina | 3 |
| 20 | Song SparrowMelospiza melodia | 3 |
Records by month
What to put out in Cross Lake 19A
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- Common Raven
Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- American Crow
Cracked corn · Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- American Robin
Mealworms · Chopped apple and berries · Suet nuggets
- Cedar Waxwing
Fresh or frozen berries
- Northern Flicker
Suet · Peanut hearts
- Least Flycatcher
None — shady second-growth woods are the draw
Seasonal bird notes for Manitoba
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 Cross Lake 19A?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Cross Lake 19A are Common Raven, American Crow, American Robin, Cedar Waxwing and Nashville Warbler, based on 188 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Cross Lake 19A?
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 Cross Lake 19A?
Observation records peak in June and are lowest in January. Sunrise in late June is around 4:53 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.