List Of Migratory Bird Sanctuaries Of Canada
Migratory Bird Sanctuaries were created in Canada beginning in 1917, with the signing of the Migratory Birds Convention Act. They are administered by Environment Canada, whether on public or private land and this list is taken from their website.
Read more about List Of Migratory Bird Sanctuaries Of Canada: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
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