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The junction of the Peace Parkland and Dry Mixwood natural
regions and several flyways occurs at Kimiwan Lake, this means that the
area has rich and diverse bird communities.
Our checklist includes 233 species of birds that have been
seen within 15 km of Kimiwan Lake. The list was compiled by M. Heckbert
with the assistance of members of the Kimiwan Lake Naturalists,
Ducks
Unlimited Canada and the
Alberta Fish
and Wildlife Service.
Our logo... the American
Avocet
The American Avocet is
a long-legged shorebird. It is characterized by a long, thin bill that
curves upward. In the female avocet, the bill curves up a little bit more.
This shorebird has a distinctive black and white striped pattern on its
back and sides. During the breeding season, the head and neck are a
pinkish-tan and during the winter they are a greyish-white color. The
avocet also has bluish-grey legs and feet; thus its colloquial name, "blue
shanks."
