Birds
Bird Feet: Particular Adaptations with Prehistoric Roots
by Sydney Nelson You may know that birds are dinosaurs, or maybe you’ve heard that domestic chickens are a distant relative of the “Tyrant Lizard
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Animal Care
Unveiling the Intricate Mechanisms of Avian Waterproofing
by Julia Gaume Birds have a fascinating ability that sets them apart from other animals – their natural capability to keep themselves dry when in
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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
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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
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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
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
Making a positive Impact: Human-Wildlife Co-Existence
By Gabriella Livingstone and Nina Obiar Climate change is a growing issue in wildlife conservation. Throughout our mini blog series, we’ve discussed some pressing climate-related
Is Climate Change Impacting Avian Communities? Without a Drought
By Gabriella Livingstone and Nina Obiar Climate change is impacting regions and ecosystems across Canada. Recent warming in North America has already led to increased
Invasive Bird Species and Climate Change
By Gabriella Livingstone and Nina Obiar One AIWC blog post from 2018 took a fascinating look at invasive species such as the brown rat, common
Peregrine Falcon Hunting Strategy
By Sydney Nelson, AIWC Volunteer Peregrine Falcons are some of the fiercest hunters in Canada and among the most well-known and admired birds of prey.
