Spectacular Alberta Wildlife Viewing in Waterton Lakes
Experience Alberta wildlife first hand at Waterton Lakes National Park. Photo Credit: Steve Harrington.
WATERTON, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Sept. 21, 2009) - Alberta's most spectacular watchable wildlife ritual takes place each fall in Waterton Lakes National Park. More than 1,000 elk come out of the mountains from as far away as Montana to converge as one huge herd for their autumn mating ritual.
What makes this event so special is that you can watch it happen. This is Alberta wildlife viewing at its finest.
The mating grounds are a large grasslands right alongside the Park entrance road, perfect for elk viewing. You can see male elk jousting with their antlers, you can see harem gatherings of female elk, and you can hear the majestic bull elk bugle their dominance.
About the Waterton Wildlife Weekend - Eco-Tourism
Looking for an eco-tourism adventure? The Waterton Wildlife Weekend offers organized opportunities for visitors to see, photograph and learn about the region and its wildlife. Guided field excursions by horseback, foot and bus take visitors into the field, with highly qualified guides leading the way.
Additional events include workshops on Wildlife Photography, Bison, and Archaeology, as well as readings by Alberta authors Kevin Van Tighem and Sid Marty.
Quotes
"Come to Waterton in September and you can see some one thousand elk during the mating season, many of them jousting, on an open grass meadow." Beth Russell-Towes, Wildlife Festival Organizer
"To photograph an elk in Waterton, you have a higher chance of success with finding that animal in a meadow, a flat place, early in the morning or late in the evening. You will find hundreds, because September is when they rut." Steve Harrington, Wildlife Photography Instructor
To see a full schedule and register online, go to TrailoftheGreatBear.com.
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