
Swainson’s Hawks: Migration and Colouration
By Courtney Collins You may have seen a Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni) without even realising it as they are a common sight throughout the spring,
By Courtney Collins You may have seen a Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni) without even realising it as they are a common sight throughout the spring,
by Jennea Frischke Have you ever thought about what bird tongues look like? They are very different from our tongues. Human tongues are primarily muscular,
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
by Julia Gaume Birds have a fascinating ability that sets them apart from other animals – their natural capability to keep themselves dry when in
by Courtney Collins Did you know Alberta has four species of heron, with an additional six species that have been sighted here but do not
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
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
By Francesca Retuta Winter in Alberta Wintertime in Alberta is considered a fairly quiet season, as the drop in temperature acts as sound insulation as
By Georgia Bignold What is a Waxwing? Waxwings are a type of songbird found in two varieties here in Alberta: the cedar waxwing and the
Learn more about one of Alberta’s tiniest birds of prey – the saw-whet owl!
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