Bird observation blind

This winter we built an observation blind at the Gore Bay Airport for the Friends of Misery Bay.  It was designed for use by naturalists who visit the island every April to view the Sharp-tailed Grouse, a fascinating bird species that breeds here.  

 

photo: Royal Alberta Museum

At dawn, birders hike out to witness the mating displays at a "lek", a mating arena in the grassy vegetation where males dance and compete for female attention.

 

 photo: Dave Millsom

This project was especially exciting for us because we built it entirely from recycled/left over materials.  A double win for conservation!