September 11, 2017 - Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Winnipeg area was in a heat wave - temps above 30, sunny.
Oak Hammock Marsh Wildlife Management Area north of Winnipeg, Manitoba joint project of Ducks Unlimited Canada and Government of Manitoba.
I saw 2 Yellow-headed Blackbirds, Gray Catbird, Greater Yellowlegs, Wilson's Snipe, Red-winged Blackbird, Canada Geese, Bank Swallows, Crows, Coots and Mallard.
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| Gray Catbird |
Restored wetland of 3600 hectares. The marsh supports as many as 299 species of birds, hundreds of species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects.
The pictures I took from above are from the rooftop of the building observation deck.
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| American Coot |
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Lots of Canada Geese
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I took a walk around the marsh. There are many walking trails.
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| Saffron-winged Meadowhawk? |
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| Prairie Grasses |
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| Richardson's Ground Squirrel |
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| Richardson's Ground Squirrel |
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| Greater Yellowlegs |
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| Clouded Sulphur |
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| Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre |
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| Wilson's Snipe |
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| Greater Yellowlegs |
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre is a very nice looking building. Below are stain glass windows overlooking the marsh. There are exhibits, displays, a scenic cafe, a gift shop, theatres, and meeting rooms.
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