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Discover the network of bird feeding stations at the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area
QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 4, 2013, 2013 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) --
Environment Canada's Cap Tourmente
National Wildlife Area (NWA) invites everyone to go birdwatching along
the NWA's trails, which will be open every weekend from January 5 to
March 10, 2013, and also during the spring break from March 4 to 8. The
network of bird feeding stations, situated on 6km of groomed trails,
will give you a chance to see more than 30 bird species that regularly
frequent the many feeding stations in the NWA. Remember your
binoculars: on your next visit, you could see woodpeckers, nuthatches,
Blue Jays and Pine Grosbeaks.
The Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area is an ideal spot for those
curious to learn about the conservation of migratory birds, species at
risk and their habitats. Would you like to get involved This winter,
interested visitors can participate in a project to monitor the birds
that come to the feeding stations. There will be two departure times on
Saturdays and Sundays: one in the morning starting at the Petite-Ferme
parking lot and the other in the afternoon from the Érablière shelter.
During these observation outings, a list will be drawn up of the
species and number of individuals spotted. The data collected will go
to Project FeederWatch, which is being run by Bird Studies Canada. This is a great way to take an active
part in research being conducted to monitor bird populations!
You can end your winter outing with a stop at the Érablière, a heated
shelter where you will be greeted by a team passionate about the
conservation of migratory birds. Visiting hours are from 8:30 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Admission is $4.00 per person. Children 12 and under,
accompanied by a parent, are admitted free.
The Government of Canada is committed to the long-term conservation of
biodiversity, and it collaborates with partners in the protection and
conservation of species at risk and their habitat in Canada. The Cap
Tourmente National Wildlife Area, located 45minutes from downtown
Quebec City, is part of a Canadian network of 146 protected areas aimed
at conserving important habitats for wild species, some of which are at
risk.
SOURCE: Environment Canada
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SOURCE: Environment Canada
SOURCE: Government of Canada
Adam Sweet Press Secretary Office of the Minister of the Environment 819-997-1441
Media Relations Environment Canada 819-934-8008 Environment CanadaTwitter
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