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A day before I went on the helicopter adventure around Wood Buffalo National Park I had the opportunity to go up in the air with John, a photographer and one of the Ecosystem Support Technicians with Parks Canada. We would be flying over the legendary Slave River Rapids. In 2011 the pelican count ranged about 2000 birds, including young. We journeyed by plane over the rapids and collected many images, circling around for an hour or so. The color of the feet of these birds give hint to their age.
Far below you can see pelicans on the rocks of Mountain Portage Rapids – it is here they nest during the summer months. These rapids are known as “Mountain Portage” because of the steep portage – approximately 500 yards long and 175 feet high! Photo by Karl Johnston © Parks Canada
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Far below you can see pelicans on the rocks of Mountain Portage Rapids – it is here they nest during the summer months. These rapids are known as “Mountain Portage” because of the steep portage – approximately 500 yards long and 175 feet high! Photo by Karl Johnston © Parks Canada
