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2010 Late Winter habitat conditions in Canada
- Signs of spring are present in the British Columbia/Western Boreal Region. Canada geese are paired and establishing territories along the British Columbia coast, while some melting is occurring in the territories.
- In the Prairie Region, winter precipitation has been generally lower than normal. Dry conditions have persisted in Alberta, where spring conditions will likely be poor. Prospects improve in central and southeast portions of Saskatchewan, and a few Canada geese have been spotted along the Saskatchewan River. February snowfall has improved the snowpack in southwest Manitoba, where conditions remain favourable.
- Spring prospects also look promising throughout the Eastern Region. Wetlands in southern Ontario are in good shape thanks to some intense rainfall events. More precipitation is expected in Quebec, which should improve spring habitat conditions. In Atlantic Canada, shallow wetlands will begin to thaw soon and warmer weather has opened rivers up to provide habitat for seaducks.
- Full report (PDF, 1.4MB)
Even when habitat conditions are good, nature can always use a helping hand! Build a nestbox on your property for birds, bats and waterfowl.
Habitat conditions in Canada 
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) assesses the habitat conditions for waterfowl across the country. This is done to assess the situation that migrating waterfowl will face when they return to Canada in the spring.
Check out the following reports to learn more about the condition of wetlands and waterfowl habitat in your area:
Documents are in Adobe PDF format
2010
- February, late winter (1.42 MB)
- January, winter (1.3 MB)
2009
- November, late fall (1.3 MB)
- October, fall (710 KB)
- September, early fall (515 KB)
- July, summer (1.3MB)
- June, late spring (775KB)
- May, spring (1.8 MB)
- April, early spring (1 MB)
- March, late winter (141 KB)
- February, winter (134 KB)
2008
- November, late fall (80 KB)
- September, early fall (94 KB)
- July, summer (139 KB)
- June, early summer (143 KB)
- May, late spring (113 KB)
- April, spring (108 KB)
- March, early spring (104 KB)
- January, winter (76KB)
2007
- December, early winter (74 KB)
- November, late fall (75 KB)
- October, fall (77 KB)
- September, fall (128 KB)
- July, summer (216 KB)
- June, early summer (132 KB)
- May, spring (220 KB)
- April, spring (204 KB)
- March, early spring (274 KB)
- February, late winter (244 KB)
- January, winter (104KB)
2006
- December, early winter (108 KB)
- November, late fall (105KB)
- October, fall (108KB)
- September, fall (111 KB)
- August, late summer (114 KB)
- July, summer (167 KB)
- June, early summer (88 KB)
- May, spring (86 KB)
- April, spring (83 KB)
- March, spring (178 KB)
- February, winter (184 KB)
- January, winter (167 KB)
2005
- May, spring (162 KB)
- February winter (80 KB)
- January, winter (138 KB)
2004
- May, spring (148 KB)
2003
- December, winter (145 KB)
No matter what the condition of habitat near you, Canada’s wetlands continue to vanish at an alarming rate. As much as 70 per cent of our original wetlands have been lost in some areas of the country.
Wetlands benefit both people and wildlife by providing habitat, naturally filtering our water and much more. Canada can’t afford to lose anymore wetland habitat. You can help stop the loss. Learn more about how you can help support DUC’s wetland conservation efforts.
