By The Canadian Press

Optimistic numbers from annual Waterton Lakes bird count

Mar 5, 2019 | 5:40 AM

WATERTON LAKES NATIONAL PARK- An annual bird count in Waterton Lakes National Park is providing some optimism.

Researchers say it will take years before they are able to determine the overall impact a devastating wildfire in 2017 had on species in the park.

But the bird count in December found a total of 21 bird species.

Waterton Lakes ecosystem scientist Kim Pearson says that’s pretty much on par with averages that have taken place in the past.

She says bird and animal species are adaptable and have been dealing with disturbances to the landscape for centuries.

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The powerful wildfire shut down the park for weeks and drastically changed the area’s landscape.

The blaze began from a lightning strike in British Columbia and covered about one-third of the park.

(The Canadian Press)