You can check out the checklist (which is a compilation of all species observed on iNaturalist, GBIF, and eBird) by going to Places > Wabamun Lake > View Check List Page. I will still continue working on trying to add descriptions to as many taxa as I can, and it is possible that some changed will be made to the checklist in the future.
The unique and beautiful sandstone cliffs of Seba Beach are one of the most threatened ecosystems in the greater Wabamun Lake area. Vandalism and other damaging effects from human visitors have significantly damaged these sites. These cliffs have the only known colony of Bank Swallows at Wabamun Lake, the population of which has dramatically decreased in recent years due to constant disturbance by people.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/117922914
Many insects also inhabit the sand cliff colony of bank swallows, including large ground beetles of unknown taxon.
Some bats are known to roost on the sand cliffs as well.
And many insects (including a large number of Click beetles) also inhabit these cliffs.
The other bird fauna is somewhat limited however, with the most common birds on the sand cliffs are catbirds and blue jays.
Wabamun Lake has seen significant change in landscape in the 20th and 21st century that have vastly changed it from what it once was. As to be expected, these changes have been reflected in the fauna of the area, with certain populations declining and some increasing. Apart from the human changes to the Wabamun area that makes it notable, its location also serves as an unusual mix between boreal forest, parkland, and foothills. With old foothills to the west of the lake, as well as on Coal Point, some animals can be seen that would not usually be seen further east. I have compiled a list of animals that we know little about in the region or have been declining in numbers recently.
Birds
Mammals
Amphibians and Fish
Other
