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
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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
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
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
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
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It’s Getting Hot in Here! What Do the Birds Think?
By Gabriella Livingstone and Nina Obiar. Summer is officially here, and temperatures are rising. As we begin to reach the hotter summer months I’m sure
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Our work with National Wildlife Centre
In July 2020, Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) partnered with National Wildlife Centre to provide 1-year veterinary internships at our facility North West of
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Calgary’s Best Winter Walks
There are exactly 21 days left until the first day of spring (but who’s counting) and while you wait for warmer weather, here’s a list
A Tour of AIWC’s Enclosures
One of the most critical components to a successful rehabilitation and release of a wild animal in AWIC’s care is the enclosures we keep them
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
