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| A young grizzly bear, busy
looking for berries in Robson Provincial
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Wildlife
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Mount Robson Provincial ParkMount Robson Park is a
great place for nature lovers and people who what
to get a glimpse of some of Canada's most amazing
animals.
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With
approximately 42 species of mammals, and 182 species of
birds recorded in the park, it is one of Canada best
natural habitats. You might see golden eagles flying
above or elk roaming in the eastern region near the
provincial border and near the Lucerne campground. Moose
may be seen in the marshes at the east end of Moose Lake,
while mountain goats, grizzly bear and mule deer make
their homes near the rock slides on the north side of the
highway and Yellowhead Lake. Don't forget your binoculars
if you're looking to see these large animals in their
high altitude surroundings. Small animals like the
marmot, muskrat, beaver, squirrels and chipmunks, live at
lower elevations. Mount
Robson Park even has what's called the ‘Bird
Blitz" which takes place in June of each year. Bird
enthusiasts from far and wide come to enjoy the beautiful
spring scenery as well as the opportunity to observe and
count the parks incredible bird population.
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| Just outside
of the park is the Robert W. Starrat Wildlife
Sanctuary. This sanctuary has 6 km of trails and
walkways and towers for observing wildlife. There
is a Ducks Unlimited project implemented since
1983 to enhance waterfowl habitat., The 600 acre
sanctuary provides an interesting walk along
dikes and through a large marsh and adjacent
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| Watch out for grouse, who
will often be in tall the grass just off
trails. |
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You can
even view the bird and animal life by canoe in the
waterways of the sancutary when the water levels are
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There are
a good deal of valleys in the Robson Provincial park that
have no routes or trails which cut down significantly of
human visitation. This allows some of the larger
wilderness-loving animals of the Rockies to live in peace
like the Grizzly Bears, Caribou and wolf etc. Check out BANFF
WILDLIFE for descriptions and images
these animals.
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