An endangered bird species is flourishing in Johnston Canyon this year, and it could be partly because fewer tourists are taking selfies where it usually nests. In 2018, an official order was implemented in Johnston Canyon to keep hikers from wandering off the trails, which was partly to protect the black swift. In 2018, an official order was implemented in Johnston Canyon to keep hikers from wandering off the trails to this area. (CBC)Rubeling said the wildlife teams do not know exactly why the black swifts nested earlier this year. "We're seeing less people violate the restricted activity order, which probably has to do with less people being in the area itself," Rubeling said.

Source: CBC News July 14, 2020 21:45 UTC