Birds
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’
Education
Education
Bobcats in the City
By Marissa Hansen Meet your local urban bobcat While still twice the size of domestic cats, bobcats are the smallest species of wild cat in Alberta. They are distinguishable by
Education
Spooky Spiders?
By Marissa Hansen Spiders have a reputation for being creepy and spooky, but there’s a lot to love about these misunderstood creatures. While these animals have been portrayed as creepy
Birds
Species Profile: Northern Saw-Whet Owl
Learn more about one of Alberta’s tiniest birds of prey – the saw-whet owl!
Conservation
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
Conservation
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
Education
SOS: Save our skunks!
By Marissa Hansen Meet your neighbours Skunks are nocturnal mammals that are known for their black and white fur and their distinct smell. These animals are known to build dens
Education
Scent and Security
Learn all about the “cloaking devices” baby hares and deer use to keep themselves safe when they are first born!
Birds
Baby Birds: When to help, and when to watch
By Hadeel Abbas Mythbusting: Human Scent We often hear that a mother bird will abandon its young if a human has touched it, due to baby now smelling like a
Conservation
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!
