Tag Archives: grassland birds

Grassland Birds In Saskatchewan Need Help

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Pat Bumstead

After more than 75 years of managing fragile grasslands as productive rangelands for livestock grazing, the federal government announced in the spring of 2012 that it was transferring control of the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA) pastures back to the … Continue reading →

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2012 Sage Grouse Population Survey

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Pat Bumstead

Every spring anxious eyes turn towards the sage-grouse mating grounds (known as “leks”) of southern Alberta to see whether or not Canada’s sage-grouse made it through the winter. This year’s spring population counts observed only 13 males at Alberta leks, … Continue reading →

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Hmmm. Uhh. Wha?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Pat Bumstead

Rarely – if ever – do I find myself speechless. Last weekend, I had purposely worked things out so that I had the whole of Sunday to write up a proposal. A proposal that should be done sooner than later. … Continue reading →

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Marsh Diaries Part 7

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Pat Bumstead

The lake was a different place this weekend. After five days of record-setting torential rain and wind, we were among a handful of the fool-…brave campers in residence. The first thing I did on our arrival was check on the … Continue reading →

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Marsh Diaries Part Two

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Pat Bumstead

I learned a few things this weekend. I learned Canada Geese don’t shut up when it gets dark. They keep honking, gabbling and futzing around until after 2:00 am. I learned the raucous, grating calls of American Coots and assorted gull … Continue reading →

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