Migratory and summer bird-habitat associations of the Beaverhill Lake landscape / Joshawa N. Bilyk, Michael Barr and Geoffrey L. Holroyd.
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TextPublication details: Edmonton, AB : 1998, Ducks Unlimited Canada,Description: 62 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cmOnline resources: Abstract: In 1997, birds were inventoried on 19 habitats in the Beaverhill Lake area (70 km east of the City of Edmonton, Alberta). This information,together with historical information on birds species occurrence, will be used to develop a comprehensive conservation plan to guide habitat protection and managemnt activities in this area. A total of 146 bird species were recorded within eight wetland and eleven upland habitat types. During the summer, large saline wetlands and riparian habitats demonstrated the highest avian diversity (46 species each) followed by medium seasonal and large semi-permanent wetlands (38 and 36 species respectively). The lowest diversity was found in (delayed) haylands (9 species). During the migration seasons, large saline wetlands were again the most diverse habitat type (65 species) followed closely by grazed deciduous uplands (57 species). The lowest bird diversity was observed in idle shrub habitats during migration season (15 species).
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In 1997, birds were inventoried on 19 habitats in the Beaverhill Lake area (70 km east of the City of Edmonton, Alberta). This information,together with historical information on birds species occurrence, will be used to develop a comprehensive conservation plan to guide habitat protection and managemnt activities in this area. A total of 146 bird species were recorded within eight wetland and eleven upland habitat types. During the summer, large saline wetlands and riparian habitats demonstrated the highest avian diversity (46 species each) followed by medium seasonal and large semi-permanent wetlands (38 and 36 species respectively). The lowest diversity was found in (delayed) haylands (9 species). During the migration seasons, large saline wetlands were again the most diverse habitat type (65 species) followed closely by grazed deciduous uplands (57 species). The lowest bird diversity was observed in idle shrub habitats during migration season (15 species).