Pelican and Cormorant Abundance and Mortality - Prince Albert

Counts of nesting pelicans and cormorants at the Lavallee Lake colony are conducted each spring via aerial photography, and mortality is counted each fall by walking transects through the colony. Pelicans and cormorants feed on small and large freshwater fish up to 100 km from the colony and are an indicator of the health of the aquatic/terrestrial interface in the ecosystem.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 18:47 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 18:47 (UTC)
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