Western Boreal Forest

Many Canada geese, scaups, scoters, green-winged teal, mallards and some swans have been observed in the Yukon, which has received above-normal precipitation for the month.

Things are warming up in the Northwest Territories, although ice is still present on larger bodies of water. Most waterfowl species have arrived or are passing through.

All birds have returned in good numbers to northern portions of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The Peace River received over 36 mm of rain over two days. May rainfall has improved habitat conditions in parts of northern Saskatchewan. In Manitoba, The Pas area has had above-normal precipitation for the month. Water conditions are good, and some lakes are above normal. Early-nesting species are well into the season, and groups of male mallards are a common sight.

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