Species Spotlight: Swallows
You may have noticed the swift flight of little birds as you drive over a bridge, walk along a creek or float down the river. These birds are swallows, the
August 2017
Flights of Fancy
Fall is a time of change; leaves are turning, children are back to school and birds are migrating. Currently, AIWC has 20 Swainson’s Hawk patients in care for reasons ranging
Animal Care
Preserving Alberta’s Grizzly Population
The grizzly, one of Alberta’s most iconic animals, is a large bear with a shoulder hump, and ranges in colour from blonde to brown. Males can weigh from 200-300 kg,
Animal Care
Meet the Olive-Sided Flycatcher!
“Quick, free beer!” If you’ve heard this distinctive rapid call in the boreal forests of Alberta, it’s probably not coming from the local pub, but from an olive-sided flycatcher. Olive-sided
Animal Care
Alberta Wildlife Recoveries: Northern Leopard Frog
What are leopard frogs? One of the largest frog species found in Alberta, the northern leopard frog (Lithobates pipiens) varies in size between 2 and 5 inches. They can be
