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The Local Prairie Wildlife

Paradise Valley is home to a wide range of birds and animal life that make the prairies their habitat. 

The Birds

Here are some examples and internet links of the up to 300 different species of birds that visit this region every year:

 

  • Hummingbirds - Ruby-throated, Rufous, Broad-billed

  • Western Meadowlark

  • Peregrine Falcon

  • Red-tailed & Ferruginous Hawk 

  • Baltimore Oriole

  • Killdeers

  • Bald Eagle

  • Great Blue Heron

  • Black-billed Magpie

  • Sharp-tailed Grouse

  • Snow and Canada Goose

  • Mallard Ducks

  • American Goldfinches

  • MB's Provincial Bird – Great Grey Owl

  • White Pelican
     

For the bird watching enthusiates', here is a link to find out more information on other sites in the area to visit:

http://www.tourismwestman.ca

 

Check out this interesting source for bird identification:

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology

 

And you can even learn bird song

Song Calls, Bird Identification

 

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The Animals

Some examples of the regional animals are:

 

  • Richardson Ground Squirrel

  • Red Fox

  • Badger

  • Whitetail Jackrabbit

  • Bush Rabbit

  • Striped Skunk

  • Coyote

  • Beaver

  • Whitetail Deer

  • Raccoon

  • Long-tailed Weasel

  • Wild Turkey

  • Wood Frog

Although living around animals is a privilege to be enjoyed, it is also to be respected in the sense that human-wildlife conflicts can occur when people and wildlife live in the same habitat. It is very important to become aware of what to do if ever in a precarious situation with wildlife while you may be enjoying recreational activities or even gardening in your own yard. Educating yourself and your family is one of the best preparations.

 

Take time to read this information from the Manitoba Government Conservation Website in learning how to live safely with wildlife:

http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/problem_wildlife/index.html

White-tailed Deer Photo Copyright: <a href='http://www.123rf.com/profile_brm1949'>brm1949 / 123RF Stock Photo</a>

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