Birds make up the most visible category of creatures which inhabit this habitat area. The one that comes to mind first, for Wascana Centre, is the Canada Goose. The geese arrive early in the spring to begin nesting a brood of 5 to 12 eggs incubated for 28 to 32 days. Incubation is performed only by the female but the male stays close by to guard his mate and eggs. Later on in the summer, usually late June or early July when the young goslings are well developed, the adults begin molting their feathers which renders them flightless for a period of approximately a month. During this time Wascana Centre participates in the capture and relocation of the geese. Locally, Wascana Centre exports approximately 1000 birds a year to areas in Saskatchewan such as Cumberland house. In the fall Wascana Centre becomes a staging area for the bird's southern migration. At this time of year between seven and ten thousand birds can be seen resting and preparing for the long flight ahead.

In spite of all the attention Canada Geese receive, many other waterfowl frequent the park. One of the most well-known and abundant to the northern hemisphere is the Mallard. The male of this species is easy to identify with a bright yellow bill and glossy green head while the female is a sandy brown (excellent for camouflage). Both sexes have a blue wing patch bordered with two white stripes. The task of raising the young rests solely with the females. Incubation of the 5 to 14 eggs can last between 26-29 days. Upon hatching, the ducklings follow the mother to water which is usually nearby.

The lake's resident eccentric is the Eared grebe whose red eyes and unkempt gold ear tufts give him a mystique of craziness. Physical characteristics are rounded out by a short thin bill and a predominantly black body. Their nests, reflective of their personality, are a floating mess of stalks and stems molded to their body and anchored to reeds or bushes. These birds have made a strong recovery from the early 19th century when, because of their plumage and accessibility, many thousands were killed.

Geese and ducks are not the only birds who prefer a marsh habitat. Widespread to Saskatchewan marshes are the red-winged blackbird and the yellow-headed blackbird. Their names provide an excellent description of their physical attributes. The yellow-headed blackbird prefers deeper water to nest in than the red-wing. This strategy eliminates the threat of land predators while aerial threats are kept at bay by a concentrated group effort; effective due to their colonial nesting habits. The Killdeer can often be heard with its loud and distinctive kill-dee call. The bird is nine to eleven inches long with brown upper parts and a white breast crossed with two black bands. When the eggs or young are threatened , the parents are notorious for feigning injury to attract attention to themselves and away from the nest.

As one moves from the marsh to meadowland, other species of birds can be observed. One which makes itself quite visible is the Eastern Kingbird. It has a black crown and upper parts with a white throat and underparts. The size of the bird (8 to 9 inches) belies its disposition; its Latin name translates to "tyrant of tyrants". This bird will perch on highly exposed branches or fence posts and challenge the world with its furious and harsh squeals. The Kingbird is more than all "squawk" as well, in defense of their nest they will attack animals as large as crows and hawks by landing on their back to inflict their punishment.

Other birds important to the prairies are the Barn Swallow and the Purple Martin. Both birds obtain their food "on the wing" meaning in flight, but there are important differences as well. The Barn swallow has a deeply forked tail and dark blue-black back. Its flight is characteristically fast and direct. The Purple Martin is a glossy purplish-black with a shallowly forked tail; it has a circular flight pattern and is a larger bird than the swallow. Only recently has the reputation of the Martin's voracious appetite for mosquitoes sparked the appearance of multi-unit martin houses which will attract colonies of martins, the introduced House Sparrow however is stealing nesting sites from the Martin. The bright yellow American Goldfinch provides quite a spectacle in the open country with its wild flight. These birds are seedeaters, and unlike most seedeaters, will feed their young partially digested seeds from their crop instead of insects. The nests of these birds are so thick and well constructed that rainwater will collect in them unless the parent is around to shield it. The Common Yellowthroat is another yellow bird however a "black-mask" around its eyes makes it easy to identify. The bird usually stays in the dense brush and is quite elusive to see but soft squeaking noises may draw them out.

Also present in the Centre is the ever adaptive magpie and crow. The magpie is a large black and white bird with a long stick-like tail. It is notorious for stealing the eggs and nestlings of other birds. Their large nests (0.6-2.0 meters wide) have protective domes made out of stout thorny twigs which protect their young and their stolen treasures of buttons, pins and other assorted knick-knacks. The crow, in contrast to the magpie, is larger, all black and is considered to be one of the most intelligent birds. Evidence of this is apparent with their well developed communication system based on variations in their basic caw. Further, when a group of crows are feeding, one can be observed as a sentry standing watch to alert the others of danger. The crow is considered an omnivore, eating insects, small reptiles, fruit, and dead animal matter.