Kimiwan Bird Walk - McLennan, Alberta
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wildwoodke
N 55° 42.812 W 116° 54.681
11U E 505569 N 6174200
This elevated non-coastal boardwalk is located at the Kimiwan Bird Walk and Interpretive Centre in McLennan, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WM7J83
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 10/30/2009
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"The Kimiwan Birdwalk and Interpretive Centre located within the town on the south shore of Kimiwan Lake and adjacent to Highway 2, is a provincially recognized natural habitat. Over 200 species of birds make McLennan their nesting spot each year.
McLennan is home to the largest concentration of shorebirds and waterfowl in Northern Alberta. This makes the Birdwalk a must see for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. The Kimiwan Birdwalk and Interpretive Centre are open from May to September. It has 300 meters of paths and woooden walkways that enable the visitors to enjoy birs and other wildlife species in their natural habitat."
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"Kimiwan Lake, located at McLennan, Alberta, Canada is an internationally recognized wetland which has tremendous wildlife values, particularly for waterfowl and shorebirds.
The importance of the lake is recognized by several designations including: Globally Significant Important Bird Area, candidate provincial Natural Area, Migratory Bird Sanctuary and the most northern site in Alberta nominated under the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. "
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Over 233 bird species have been identified within 15 kilometres of the lake.