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
Wildlife
Birds
How to Prevent Winter Window Strikes
By Alisha Kadam You may have observed a boisterous family of black-capped chickadees flitting from branch to branch, or heard the rhythmic pecking of a busy downy woodpecker in your
How You Can Help
Bird Feeder Blues: Cleaning is critical for keeping birds healthy
Many bird lovers find feeding their backyard feathered friends a source of great joy. But danger lurks for birds where least expected – in a dirty bird feeder!
Wildlife
Who’s In Your Backyard?
By Maureen Perry The snow is falling. I’ve always wondered how we know it is snowing out at 3:00 am in a dark bedroom with the blinds closed. It’s like
Conservation
Spreading the Word About Wildlife Conservation Campaigns
Social media marketing campaigns have been found to be effective in promoting wildlife conservation, studies show. Marketing campaigns of any kind aim to change human behavior. Whether they’re trying to convince
Conservation
Replenish The Bee Population With A Bee-Friendly Garden
The annual failure rate of bee colonies is 30 percent across North America. In today’s society, it’s certainly tough to be a bee. Between pesticides, predators, and construction, society has done a
Animal Care
Going Batty – The Little Brown Bat
The little brown bat, or Myotis lucifugus is the most common bat in Alberta. Aptly named for its size and colour, the little brown bat weighs approximately 8.5 grams and
Animal Care
Alberta Wildlife Recoveries: Ord’s Kangaroo Rat
What are Ord’s kangaroo rats? Ord’s kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ordii) is a subspecies of kangaroo rat native to western North America, including parts of southern Alberta and central Mexico (Patton
A Tale of Two Beavers
In June of 2016, a baby beaver was found on a Calgary-area golf course, alone and with an injured tail. The baby beaver, who was estimated to be between four
Animal Care
Baby Fever!
Spring has sprung, and this means one of AIWC’s busiest seasons has arrived! Through spring and summer, AIWC will admit hundreds of new patients, many of them babies. Many babies
