Shorebird and Waterfowl Nesting Habitat in the Mackenzie Delta, N.W.T.

Regions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region

Tags: biology, habitat, birds, shore birds, waterfowl, nesting

Principal Investigator: Roney, Keith (2)
Licence Number: 11097
Organization: Entomology, Saskatchewan Museum of Natural History
Licensed Year(s): 1995 1991
Issued: Jan 01, 1991
Project Team: B. Fraser

Objective(s): To obtain photographic and written information of the shorebird and waterfowl nesting habitat in the Mackenzie Delta; to apply the information gathered into the planning and design of a diorama on the Mackenzie Delta for the redevelopment of the Saskatchewan Museum of Natural History Life Sciences gallery;

Project Description: The Researcher will gather information by aerial reconnaissance to take photographs of nesting areas; a ground study by boat to photograph and take notes on the habitat of nesting birds; a library search for information on the Mackenzie Delta and will conduct interviews with local researchers and residents for additional information.