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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Herons of Alberta
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
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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
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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
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Barred Owls (Strix varia)
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
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Winter, Waxwings, and Window Strikes
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
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Species Profile: Northern Saw-Whet Owl
Learn more about one of Alberta’s tiniest birds of prey – the saw-whet owl!
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MIGRATORY BIRD SPECIES PROFILE: OSPREY
By Maureen Perry Early morning presents a chill that gets under the skin and is hard to shake off. It seems like fall is already
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Nesting Mallards: What Happens and How Can We Help?
By Willow Pawlak About Mallards The shiny blue wing speculum and bright green head of breeding males make mallards one of the most recognizable duck
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Baby Birds: When to help, and when to watch
By Hadeel Abbas Mythbusting: Human Scent We often hear that a mother bird will abandon its young if a human has touched it, due to