Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in - because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Minton Turtle Effigy | Protected Area (III) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 80 | Cliffs, rocky shores & islets (freshwater); Saline & alkaline lakes |
| Forest | 13 | Temperate deciduous |
| Grassland | 5 | Steppe & dry calcareous |
| Shrubland | 2 | Scrub |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | minor (<10) |
| nature conservation and research | minor (<10) |
| rangeland/pastureland | minor (<10) |
| tourism/recreation | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Big Muddy Lake (and surroundings) (Canada). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/big-muddy-lake-(and-surroundings)-iba-canada on 03/01/2025.