Animal Care
Facts About Feathers & How We Help
By Sydney Nelson Birds are ubiquitous on Earth: they inhabit every continent and every ecosystem, from tundra to desert and wetland to rainforest. In Alberta
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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,
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Let’s Talk About Bird Tongues
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,
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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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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