Slack Slough Birdwatching Area- Red Deer County Alberta Canada

Slack Slough is a wonderful place to stretch during a road trip as it is right off the HWY near Gasoline Alley in Alberta. This wetland is considered a sensitive and important wildlife location. From spring to fall, you'll be able to enjoy many...
Slack Slough is a wonderful place to stretch during a road trip as it is right off the HWY near Gasoline Alley in Alberta. This wetland is considered a sensitive and important wildlife location. From spring to fall, you'll be able to enjoy many different kinds of birds who use this pond for various reasons. There used to be a viewing platform, but that was removed and this area is now unmaintained. There are a couple small trails in the grass you can wander to try to get closer to the water, but it becomes quite spongy and the cattails are tall. The future of this beautiful birding area is in question as development in the area encroaches. Lets hope this slough gets to remain untouched, as it really was teaming with birds compared to nearby similar water holes.
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18 September 2023 at   Slack Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1R0, Canada
Teaming with birds, we spotted some ducks as well as geese and a few unidentified burds at Slack Slough. If you're lucky enough, you might even spot some tundra swans who are known to pop by seasonally.
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slack Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1R0, Canada
Slack Slough is a great place to explore the world of birdwatching just seconds from the HWY
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slack Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1R0, Canada
This decent sized slough, which holds water year round, is home to many wetland flora.
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slack Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1R0, Canada
If you just want to take a break while driving and don't need anything in town, stop at Slack Slough just south of Gasoline Alley.
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slack Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1R0, Canada
It was nice to see a few birdhouses at Slack Slough. I really wish the viewing platform was still here!
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slack Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1R0, Canada
If you can call them trails, this is where you enter from the parking lot. We found 2 paths that lead through the wetlands until the ground becomes too squishy.
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slack Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1R0, Canada
It's hard to get close enough for a decent photo with just a cellphone, but the ducks helped me get a few decent shots of them
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slacks Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M, Canada
Many birds use Slack Slough as a nesting area, which contributes to its importance in the area
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slacks Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M, Canada
Taking a peek through the tall grass where the trail runs out. Birdwatching is a fun activity with kids
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slacks Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M, Canada
We wandered around what little trails were available at Slack Slough. Unmaintained trails makes for tall wetland grasses.
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slacks Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M, Canada
Not only will you find birds at the pond, but there are plenty of wildflowers, cattails and other wetland grasses to explore
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slack Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1R0, Canada
The slough is unmaintained now, but there are a couple small trails to wander around. There was once a viewing platform at Slack Slough
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slack Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1R0, Canada
It would be best to bring some binoculars or a spotting scope to Slack Slough as it's difficult to get close enough or high enough for optimal viewing conditions
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slack Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1R0, Canada
The surrounding area is developing, and when that happens, these areas tend to become "less important". Which is unfortunate. I hope plans can be put forth to protect this area for the future.
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slack Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1R0, Canada
Right off of QEII you can easily pull over at Slack Sloughvand take a break on a road trip through Alberta
18 September 2023 ·   1 year ago taken in   Slack Slough, Red Deer County, AB T0M 1R0, Canada
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