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Migration peaks, nesting begins across Canada
Charlottetown, P.E.I., 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 Islanderss 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 Prince Edward Island’s larger urban centres, these areas are among the more than than 242 wetland habitat conservation projects DUC has completed in the province.
- Lake Verde:
Located about 20 minutes northeast of Charlottetown. - Ellen's Creek Wildlife Management Area:
Located right in the city of Charlottetown. - Mount Stewart:
Located 30 minutes outside of Charlottetown.
For more information, please contact:
Kelly MacDonald
Atlantic Communications Coordinator
(902) 667-8726 ext 226
k_macdonald@ducks.ca
(902) 667-8726 ext 231
