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HPAI and Bird feeder update
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) hit hard in April when the first cases were detected in Alberta. We were receiving infected animals almost daily. From great horned owls, to snow
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in Alberta, as well as many other provinces across Canada. “Avian Influenza: Avian influenza is a contagious type A influenza virus that
Barred Owls (Strix varia)
By Francesca Retuta Winter in Alberta Wintertime in Alberta is considered a fairly quiet season, as the drop in temperature acts as sound insulation as well as a signal for
Sleeping Giants: Seasonal Bear Behaviour
By Sydney Nelson, AIWC Volunteer The mountains, forests, and parklands of Alberta are home to two species of bear: the black bear (Ursus americanus) and the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos
Winter, Waxwings, and Window Strikes
By Georgia Bignold What is a Waxwing? Waxwings are a type of songbird found in two varieties here in Alberta: the cedar waxwing and the bohemian waxwing. The term ‘waxwing’
