Birds
The Seafood Buffet
by H. S. Friesen “Don’t be overheard complaining… not even to yourself” Marcus Aurelius One fine June day in 2020, I was at my favourite slough just North of Blackfalds, Alberta.
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Conservation
Urban Wildlife
by Chelsea Blyth Cohabitating with Alberta Wildlife As communities continue to grow in Alberta, there is constant concern about how to manage wildlife in urban areas1. Wildlife encounters are becoming
Amphibians
Herptiles: Reptiles and Amphibians Unite!
by Carley Goodreau Did you know Alberta is home to nineteen species of herptiles? While we might initially envision bears, cougars, hawks, and big horn sheep when we think of
Birds
Birds and the Impacts of a Changing Climate
by Courtney Collins Did you know that each different bird species has a specific territory and range of where they can live due to their biological requirements? Birds that migrate
Conservation
Wildlife and Agriculture: How Native Animals Can Benefit Crop Growth
By Willow Pawlak Although some animals are considered a nuisance in gardens and crop fields, their presence, and that of other wildlife, can be useful. The natural behaviours of many
Education
Hi-bear-nation in Alberta
By Shalene Hughes Alberta is home to a wide range of wildlife, including two different kinds of bears: grizzly bears and black bears. These bears have their own distinct characteristics,
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Alberta Parks: Fish Creek Provincial Park
Fish Creek Provincial Park is named after the creek running east through the park, eventually meeting up with the Bow River.1 Fish Creek Provincial Park is considered an urban park,
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A Migratory Story
By Holly Hastings What is Migration? Simply, migration is the seasonal movement of animals (and some human communities) between alternate sites.1 One site is usually a breeding site, and the
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Moulting Season: Why Waterfowl don’t Fly in Summer
For a few weeks every summer, ducks, geese and swans won’t be seen flying. This makes sense if they’re trying to protect young, but occasionally a lone bird will be
Wildlife Neighbours: Skunks
With spring just around the corner, many of our wildlife neighbours are going to start coming out from their winter hiding spots and make their way into our communities. One
