The Habitat
Alberta Flyway Waterfowl Outfitters Ltd operates in east central Alberta, in
an area used predominantly for agriculture. It is one of the most scenic areas
in Alberta combining aspen parklands with gradual rolling hills.
The
area has a large number of lakes and slow flowing river systems creating ideal
nesting grounds for dozens of species of waterfowl. As well, the area has a very
low human population density creating low hunting competition. This coupled with
the abundance of pea and cereal grain fields, has created some the most exciting
and ideal waterfowl hunting of the central flyway. As a result, the area is one
of the top three birding sites in Alberta, and boasts one of the highest densities
of Greater Canada geese. With such ideal nesting grounds, bird game will remain
from late August until late November.
The
abundance of marshy lakes and slow moving rivers found in the area helps to create
an excellent staging area for migrating waterfowl, as these conditions encourage
large numbers of birds to congregate until the water eventually freezes and the
birds continue on their migratory path to the southern United States.
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