Migration peaks, nesting begins across Canada

Edmonton, Alta., May 15, 2007—Migratory waterfowl have converged on their Canadian breeding grounds from coast-to-coast, and are settling in to nest on and around wetlands. Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is encouraging Albertans to get outdoors to enjoy the sights and sounds of the province’s wetlands and to learn about waterfowl that use them.

“Canadian wetlands provide essential habitat for about 600 species of wildlife, including the waterfowl, waterbirds and shorebirds that migrate into Canada to breed and raise their young. Some of this habitat is critical to threatened species of wildlife,” says Dr. Henry Murkin, DUC’s Director of Conservation Programs.

DUC-recommended hot spots for migration viewing

Located within a one to two hour drive from Alberta’s larger urban centres, these areas are among the more than 1,785 wetland habitat conservation projects DUC has completed in the province.

  • Brooks:
    Kinbrook Marsh (on Lake Newell south of Brooks)
    Kitsim Reservoir (adjacent to Hwy 36 south of Brooks)

  • Calgary:
    Frank Lake (east of High River)
    Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

  • Camrose:
    Lyseng Reservoir (8 miles NW of Camrose)
    Dried Meat Lake (south of Camrose)

  • Edmonton:
    Big Lake (west edge of St. Albert)
    Manawan Lake (NW of Morinville)
    Whitford Lake (SE of Andrew)

  • Grande Prairie:
    Wembley (Sunset) Lake
    Kakut Lake
    Stark-Patterson
    McLennan
    Kimiwan Lake Birdwalk

  • Peace River:
    Thomas (Dick Wald Memorial) Project

  • Red Deer:
    Cygnet Lake (SE of Sylvan Lake)

For more information, or to request photos, please contact:

Kristina Dembinski
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Phone: (780) 930-1240
e-mail: k_dembinski@ducks.ca

 
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