provincial government spokesperson did admit the rules were rarely enforced. While the protest did raise public awareness of the issue, it appears no regulations were changed after the incident. Float planes are allowed on lakes in Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area. Conservation Lakeland Provincial Park and Lakeland Provincial Recreation area protect over 200 species of birds, a large number of boreal mammals, and many fish species. Fish There are a number of fish species found and documented in the Lakeland area. These include: Northern pike - Esox lucius. Also known as jackfish, shovelnose, and water wolf. One of the most widely distributed game fish in the area. Northern pike are found in all waterbodies in the Park and Recreation Area, excepting Shaw Lake. The pike prey on smaller fishes in the area, including yellow perch. Pike have also been known to eat rodents and waterfowl. Pike fishing in the area is a popular activity, and Seibert Lake is known to contain "trophy" quality pikes. Walleye - Stizostedion vitreum. Also known as pickerel, pike-perch, and wall-eye pike. Similar to the pike, the walleye is found in all waterbodies in the Park and Recreation Area, except Shaw Lake. Considered one of the most desirable sport fish in the Boreal region, walleye were over-harvested by commercial fishing and recreational anglers in the 1970s and 1980s. Strict guidelines have helped these populations recover, although fishing limits are still in place. Yellow perch Lake whitefish Cisco Longnose sucker White sucker Spottail shiner Burbot Iowa darter Brook stickleback Fathead minnow Lake chub Distribution of fish by waterbody in Lakeland Provincial Park and Recreation Area Birds The Government of Alberta conducted a survey of birds in the park throughout 1993. The report found 153 species of birds to be present on lakes in the park. The report also noted that its list was "not exhaustive" and did not reflect a number of species that were not the focus of the investigation, namely species not residing on major waterbodies. List of birds found in Lakeland Provincial Park and Recreation Area Common loon (great northern diver). The common loon arrives in the park during spring breakup, and remains until early October. Loon often make their nests on islands, protected sites on points, or in sheltered bays. Loon exhibit a strong nest fidelity, often returning to the same nest site. Eggs are laid in May and June, and hatch one month