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Alberta Wildlife Recoveries: Ferruginous Hawk
What are ferruginous hawks? The largest of the North American hawks, ferruginous hawks (Buteo regalis) are named specifically for their rust-coloured plumage on their backs
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Species Spotlight: Swallows
You may have noticed the swift flight of little birds as you drive over a bridge, walk along a creek or float down the river.
Flights of Fancy
Fall is a time of change; leaves are turning, children are back to school and birds are migrating. Currently, AIWC has 20 Swainson’s Hawk patients
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Preserving Alberta’s Grizzly Population
The grizzly, one of Alberta’s most iconic animals, is a large bear with a shoulder hump, and ranges in colour from blonde to brown. Males
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Meet the Olive-Sided Flycatcher!
“Quick, free beer!” If you’ve heard this distinctive rapid call in the boreal forests of Alberta, it’s probably not coming from the local pub, but
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Alberta Wildlife Recoveries: Northern Leopard Frog
What are leopard frogs? One of the largest frog species found in Alberta, the northern leopard frog (Lithobates pipiens) varies in size between 2 and
A Visit to Frank Lake
So, you want to go birding? Today’s blog is going to be all about a great location just outside of Calgary, that you can visit
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Escaping Wildfires
The current wildfire situation in British Columbia has resulted in the devastating loss of many homes and has displaced tens of thousands of British
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World Zoonosis Day
Last week marked World Zoonosis Day, which is observed annually on July 6, the anniversary of the first use of a rabies vaccine. Louis Pasteur
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Respecting Wildlife
Imagine this: you are driving down the road when you see a grizzly bear feeding in the ditch. It would make the perfect photo; there’s
