Birds
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
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The Tradition of the Christmas Bird Count
By Jayne Carlielle The Beginning On Christmas day in 1900, with perhaps a pang of conscience due to his observation of declining bird numbers, Audubon ornithologist Frank Chapman had an
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Alberta’s Winter Wildlife
By Willow Pawlak The sight of geese flying southward in v-shaped flocks, sometimes numbering in the hundreds, is a sure sign of autumn. During this season, many species of birds
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Bat Basics
By Courtney Collins, AIWC Volunteer Did you know that bats are the only mammals that can fly? Not only are they incredible fliers, but they are also considerate neighbours and
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MIGRATORY BIRD SPECIES PROFILE: OSPREY
By Maureen Perry Early morning presents a chill that gets under the skin and is hard to shake off. It seems like fall is already starting to roll in, and
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Urban Coyotes: Our extremely adaptable wild neighbours
By Alisha Kadam Meet your coyote neighbours Coyotes are a small canine species that are found throughout Alberta and all of North America. Typically, coyotes are about the size of
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Nesting Mallards: What Happens and How Can We Help?
By Willow Pawlak About Mallards The shiny blue wing speculum and bright green head of breeding males make mallards one of the most recognizable duck species in Alberta. From late
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House Cat Conundrum
Cats are wonderful, playful pets, but letting them outside alone has huge impacts on native bird populations. It also is very dangerous for the cats themselves!
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Birds of Prey: Predators in Peril
Birds of prey are vitally important animals to many Alberta ecosystems. Learn more about birds of prey and how you can help protect them here!
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Rabbits, Hares, and the Problems with “Releasing” Domestics
Releasing domestic rabbits isn’t a kindness. Learn more about the difference between hares and rabbits, and why one can survive here in Calgary!
