Birding/Wildlife
Birding
"The Crowsnest Pass and its environment offers a stunning array of ecological diversity. If you are looking to discover an unusual variety of bird populations amid spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery, you have come to the right place. The area offers diversity spanning the wetlands and riparian environment of the valley floors to that found in alpine meadows and the highest peaks forming the Continental Divide."
Crowsnest Conservation Society invites public participation in a range of birding activities through out the year, including a winter owl prowl, a week long May species count and a fall eagle feast. Their brochure " Ravens over Crowsnest" has a comprehensive list of bird species in the Crowsnest Pass.
- Crowsnest Conservation Society
- 12707-20th Avenue Blairmore
- 403-562-8923
Wildlife
Co-existing with wildlife is a daily occurrence in the Crowsnest Pass. Preserving the natural beauty of the area makes the Crowsnest Pass a haven for wildlife and any outdoor enthusiast.
- Clean up garbage - use odour-proof container and bear-proof bins where available.
- Clean up fruit trees - pick fruit as early as possible and keep it off the ground. Fruit is a bear attractor.
- Respect the Habitat of others - in the backwoods, stick to the paths, remove your litter and practice no-trace camping
- Use common sence and avoid large predators - travel in groups, make noise, control your dog, watch for signs of animals in the vicinity, be careful around natural sources of food.
- Watch from a distance - carry binocular, your presence may threaten animals and cause them to react aggressively
Enjoy your surrounding and for your own protection and the protection of wildlife so some additional research.
Crowsnest Conservation Society
- 12707-20th Avenue Blairmore
- 403-562-8923
Alberta Sustainable Rersource Development - Fish and Wildlife and BearSmart Committee
- 12707-20th Avenue Blairmore
- 403-562-3289