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Leader Wildlife Sculptures

Red-headed Woodpecker

Red-headed Woodpecker
Sculpture by Grant McLaughlin
Photo by Erin Trautwein

Leader and area is the most northerly range of the Red-headed Woodpecker.

The adult woodpeckers are best identified by their bright red head, neck and throat, and can be found on both farmland and along the South Saskatchewan River.

The Red-headed rarely bores holes to find insects. Instead, they will forage on both tree trunks and the ground for insects and berries.

Burrowing Owls

Burrowing Owls
Sculpture by Ralph Berg

Burrowing Owls are comical little birds that generally look like short, fat owls on stilts.

These owls live in a burrow in the ground. They are active during the day, and prefer to eat insects and small rodents.

This owl's migration patterns are a mystery, but it is known that some spend their winter in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico.

Ferruginous Hawk

Ferruginous Hawk
Sculpture by Grant McLaughlin

The Ferruginous Hawk is the largest hawk in North America, with the female being one-third larger than the male.

Ferruginous Hawks live in sparsely treed grassland habitat in Southern Saskatchewan during the summer months.

Prey consists mainly of ground squirrels (gophers). Their most successful hunting technique is a long, low flight close to the ground.

Lake Sturgeon

Lake Sturgeon
Sculpture by Grant McLaughlin

One of the largest freshwater fish in North America, sturgeon may reach a length of 2.5 meters (8 feet) and weigh more than 140 kg (300 lbs).

These fish have been known to live more than 150 years. They are also slow growing, weighing less than 5 kg at age 20.

Sturgeon are found in the South Saskatchewan River north of Leader.

Mule Deer

Mule Deer
Sculpture by Ralph Berg

Mule Deer in Saskatchewan are found in rough, open, semi-arid country, and tend to form into herds, particularly in winter.

Mule Deer are characterized by a jumping gait, large mule-like ears, and a white rump with a short black tail.

The greatest percentage of the Mule Deer's food is twigs, leaves and buds of shrubs and trees.

Ord's Kangaroo Rat

Ord's Kangaroo Rat
Sculpture by Ralph Berg

The Ord's Kangaroo Rat is a true wildlife species that has little to do with humans, and lives in sandy soils where it burrows its den.

The name Kangaroo Rat comes from its kangaroo-like large hind legs, and the name rat is associated with its long tail.

The Ord's Kangaroo Rat are known for their jumping ability, and can hop a distance of 8 feet in a single leap.

Western Meadowlark

Western Meadowlark
Sculpture by Ralph Berg

The Western Meadowlark is best known by its song, which is familiar to almost everyone on the prairies, and is considered to be the first sign of spring.

The Meadowlark is typically a prairie bird that builds its nest on the ground and spends most of its time close to the nest.

Males sing their unique and melodious song from a perch, often a fence post.

 

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