Birds
Winter Backyard Birds
by Carley Goodreau A sure sign that winter is coming are flocks of birds migrating south to escape the cold. Each year we say goodbye
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Birds
Accipiters and Falcons
by Courtney Collins There are five groups that make up the birds-of-prey species; these include Accipiter hawks, Buteo hawks, eagles, falcons, and vultures. Eagles and
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Waxwings in Alberta: Differentiation & How We Can Help!
By Julia Gaume Waxwing birds are a type of passerine songbird named for the presence of waxy tips on the wings of many species (Smithsonian’s
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
Animal Care
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,
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
Birds
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
Conservation
Wildlife and Agriculture: How Native Animals Can Benefit Crop Growth
By Willow Pawlak Although some animals are considered a nuisance in gardens and crop fields, their presence, and that of other wildlife, can be useful.