Wildlife
Long-eared Owl
Recently, a long-eared owl underwent one of AIWC’s first onsite surgeries in several years to repair an exposed fracture. The vets are
Scared Skunk
Scared Skunk is AIWC’s first children’s book and the third book Michelle and Denver Suttie have written for an animal charity. The goal of these
Trumpeter Swans
Photo credit: Parks Canada You may have noticed big white birds in lakes and ponds recently who aren’t normally there. These birds are trumpeter swans.
Heading South
In Canada, we accept the end of summer when we seethe leaves changing colour, the days getting shorter, frost coating windshields over night and
Preparing for the Changing Seasons
Now that AIWC has reached the end of its busiest season and we start getting closer to fall, you may notice that wildlife behaviour is
A Small Gesture Can Make A Big Difference
At AIWC 95% of animals we treat are injured or orphaned due to human activities. The most common causes of injury are window strikes, vehicle
The Ravishing Raptors of Southern Alberta
Have you noticed any long winged, curved-beaked, talon-clawed birds soaring through the sky this summer? Yes? Then you are witnessing Alberta’s raptor season! No,
Fall Migration Detour…
It is very common to see a Swainson’s Hawk searching for prey over Alberta prairie fields or perched atop fence posts next to them. The