Birds of Wadena
What has actually been seen around Wadena: 153 species, the most recorded backyard birds, the busiest months, and what to put out for them.
- Species on record
- 153 within 6 mi
- Observation records
- 1,503 since 2010
- Most recorded bird
- Black-capped Chickadee
- Busiest month
- May
- Elevation
- 1,778 ft
- Daylight, June / December
- 16.7 h / 7.8 h
What the records say about Wadena
153 bird species have been recorded within 6 mi of the centre of Wadena (Saskatchewan) since 2010, across 1,503 public observation records shared through GBIF. The most recorded are Black-capped Chickadee, Red-winged Blackbird and American Crow.
The records split between backyard birds (57%) and waterbirds (38%), so a feeder in Wadena sees the familiar Black-capped Chickadee, Red-winged Blackbird and American Crow, while Canada Goose and others turn up on nearby water.
11 birds of prey are on record nearby, including Red-tailed Hawk, Hen Harrier and Bald Eagle.
Records peak in May and are lowest in March — about 672.0 times as many in the busiest month. Part of that is birds (migrants and breeding arrivals), part is people: more birders are out in good weather, so treat the curve as activity, not a census.
Kelvington, 19 mi to the north-east, has fewer species on record (59 against 153). Birds logged far more often around Wadena than there include Black-capped Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Canada Goose and House Finch.
At about 1,778 ft above sea level, Wadena sits higher than most places in Saskatchewan. 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 16 h 44 min at midsummer to 7 h 45 min at midwinter here. Sunrise is about 6:00 AM in mid-April and 4:34 AM in late June; the dawn chorus starts 30–60 minutes earlier.
Most recorded birds near Wadena
| # | Bird | Records |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus | 50 |
| 2 | Red-winged BlackbirdAgelaius phoeniceus | 40 |
| 3 | American CrowCorvus brachyrhynchos | 38 |
| 4 | House SparrowPasser domesticus | 35 |
| 5 | Yellow-headed BlackbirdXanthocephalus xanthocephalus | 32 |
| 6 | White-breasted NuthatchSitta carolinensis | 31 |
| 7 | American GoldfinchSpinus tristis | 31 |
| 8 | Canada GooseBranta canadensis | 31 |
| 9 | American RobinTurdus migratorius | 31 |
| 10 | MallardAnas platyrhynchos | 27 |
| 11 | Savannah SparrowPasserculus sandwichensis | 26 |
| 12 | House FinchHaemorhous mexicanus | 26 |
| 13 | Tree SwallowTachycineta bicolor | 23 |
| 14 | Barn SwallowHirundo rustica | 23 |
| 15 | American White PelicanPelecanus erythrorhynchos | 22 |
| 16 | Northern ShovelerSpatula clypeata | 22 |
| 17 | Common RavenCorvus corax | 21 |
| 18 | Song SparrowMelospiza melodia | 20 |
| 19 | Black-billed MagpiePica hudsonia | 20 |
| 20 | Purple FinchHaemorhous purpureus | 20 |
Records by month
What to put out in Wadena
Foods for the most recorded backyard birds here, from our species notes.
- Black-capped Chickadee
Black-oil sunflower · Suet · Shelled peanuts
- Red-winged Blackbird
Cracked corn · Millet · Sunflower
- American Crow
Cracked corn · Peanuts in the shell · Suet scraps
- House Sparrow
Millet · Cracked corn
- Yellow-headed Blackbird
Cracked corn · Millet · Black-oil sunflower
- White-breasted Nuthatch
Black-oil sunflower · Shelled peanuts · Suet
Seasonal bird notes for Saskatchewan
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 Wadena?
The most recorded backyard birds within 6 mi of Wadena are Black-capped Chickadee, Red-winged Blackbird, American Crow, House Sparrow and Yellow-headed Blackbird, based on 1,503 public records since 2010.
How many bird species have been seen near Wadena?
153 species have at least one record within 6 mi of the town centre since 2010 (GBIF).
When is the best month for birds in Wadena?
Observation records peak in May and are lowest in March. Sunrise in late June is around 4:34 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.