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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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’
Birds
Species Profile: Northern Saw-Whet Owl
Learn more about one of Alberta’s tiniest birds of prey – the saw-whet owl!
Birds
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
Birds
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
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
Birds
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!
Birds
Species Profile: Tundra Swans
By Robyn Maerz Southern Swans It was a late winter’s day in northern California, and the flock of tall white birds were honking sonorously among themselves as they bustled along
Animal Care
Feathers and Flight: An Interview with AIWC Veterinarian Dr. Jess
Learn how we care for feathers at AIWC!
Birds
No Migration? No Problem!
By Holly Hastings Have you ever watched a bird flutter through Canada’s winter and wonder, did it forget to migrate? Don’t fret, you are not alone! There is a common
