Priority Migratory Bird Habitats of Canada's Prairie Provinces


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This report identifies the more important known migratory bird habitat areas and sites within the provinces of Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Important habitats for the breeding, moulting and staging of migratory birds are defined. Each area or site is ranked, on the basis of the most current and verifiable biological data, into categories of national, regional, or local importance. Areas and sites are further organized by ecological land units -- ècoregions' and h̀abitat subregions' within a framework of broad geographic ècozones'.




Prairie Birds


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"Johnsgard provides an overview of the history, current status, and uncertain future of prairie birds, from falcons and shorebirds to larks and sparrows. Some are intercontinental migrants that winter in South America, others sedentary species or short-distance travelers that may frequent the grasslands of Mexico. Johnsgard describes each species - its features, habits, habitats, migratory patterns, and breeding season ecology.".




Fish, Fur & Feathers


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Atlas of Alberta Lakes


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This compilation of data on 100 lakes in Alberta (outside the mountain areas) covers physical characteristics, water quality, wildlife, recreational opportunities and access for each lake, and includes maps, photographs, diagrams and statistical tables.







Databases for Environmental Analysis


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Microlog, Canadian Research Index


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An indexing, abstracting and document delivery service that covers current Canadian report literature of reference value from government and institutional sources.