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Swainson's Hawk - Robert Pisko Paradise of Birds Its abrupt transition from flatland to height of the Continental Divide makes Alberta SouthWest a rich intermingling of prairie, foothill and mountain ecosystems. The same backyard may be frequented by both blue jays, at the western limit of their range, and Stellar's jays, rarely seen on the eastern side of the Divide. Best of all, you will see rarer species such as Mountain Bluebird, American White Pelican and Golden Eagle. Crowsnest Conservation Society provides a regional species checklist prepared by renown ornithologist Peter Sherrington (see Eagle Counting). In the meantime, this portfolio of images by Crowsnst Pass photography guide Robert Pisko provides a glimpse of what awaits the birding enthusiast in Alberta SouthWest. Adult Bald Eagle - Robert Pisko Migrating Canada Geese - Robert Pisko Mallard Ducks - Robert Pisko American White Pelican fishing - Robert Pisko Red-breasted Nuthatch - Robert Pisko Mountain Bluebird - Robert Pisko Web Links Crowsnest Conservation Society

 

Alberta SouthWest
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