Alberta Wildlife Federation asks public to report cormorant sightings
The province-wide project seeks input from anglers, boaters and birdwatchers to track a bird species already common on Alberta lakes.
The Alberta Wildlife Federation has launched a Double-Crested Cormorant Monitoring Project, asking anglers, boaters, birdwatchers and landowners to report sightings of the bird over the coming weeks.
The organization says double-crested cormorants are frequently seen on lakes and reservoirs across the province, but their distribution, nesting locations and population trends remain poorly understood.
People who spot individual birds, groups, nesting colonies, or recent cormorant activity on a lake or reservoir are encouraged to submit their observations through an online survey. The AWF says the data will help build a clearer picture of where the species is found across Alberta and support future monitoring and management efforts.
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