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The Marvelous Mechanics of Hummingbirds
by Holly Hastings Alberta is fortunate to be the “Canadian sweet spot for hummingbird species.”1 We are home to three year-round species: the ruby-throated, calliope,
Meet Alberta’s Feathered Cleanup Crew: The Turkey Vulture
by Marissa Hansen Alberta is home to a myriad of wildlife, but one bird holds a special place as the province’s only vulture—the turkey vulture
At Home in the Badlands
By Carley Goodreau The Lakota people first called them Mako Sica – directly translating to “bad lands,” the French: “les mauvaises terres a traveser,” –
A Bat’s Year in Alberta
By Holly Hastings Alberta is home to nine species of bats; for a list of species, click here. They can be split into two groups:1
Woodpeckers: Ecosystem Engineers
By Katie Grant Woodpeckers significantly influence the structure and function of their environments, making them a keystone species. The presence and activities of a keystone
