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Swainson’s Hawks
By Julia Gaume, AIWC Volunteer Identification Swainson’s hawks (Buteo swainsoni) are large birds of prey called ‘buteos’ which are essentially large hawks. These hawks are named after William Swainson, a
How to identify and differentiate Alberta’s 13 unique woodpecker species
By Georgia Bignold, AIWC Volunteer How many times have you been enjoying nature and heard a rapid tapping in the distance? Many of you likely thought to yourself that it
Taking Action: Citizen Science
What is Citizen Science? In order to produce meaningful information and develop science-based programs, researchers need to have access to huge amounts of data. But building these data banks often
Dark Skies Feed our ecosystem
By Holly Hastings, AIWC Volunteer What is light pollution? It is classified as the lightening of the night sky by artificial light such as streetlamps and store signs. Why is
9 Things to Do Outside This Fall
By Cassidy Taylor, AIWC Volunteer Are you intrigued by the natural world and the creatures living within it? Here at the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC), we are always
