Mammals
Sleeping Giants: Seasonal Bear Behaviour
By Sydney Nelson, AIWC Volunteer The mountains, forests, and parklands of Alberta are home to two species of bear: the black bear (Ursus americanus) and
Wildlife
Birds
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
Conservation
Alberta’s Winter Wildlife
By Willow Pawlak The sight of geese flying southward in v-shaped flocks, sometimes numbering in the hundreds, is a sure sign of autumn. During this
Education
Bobcats in the City
By Marissa Hansen Meet your local urban bobcat While still twice the size of domestic cats, bobcats are the smallest species of wild cat in
Birds
Species Profile: Northern Saw-Whet Owl
Learn more about one of Alberta’s tiniest birds of prey – the saw-whet owl!
Conservation
Bat Basics
By Courtney Collins, AIWC Volunteer Did you know that bats are the only mammals that can fly? Not only are they incredible fliers, but they
Birds
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
Conservation
Urban Coyotes: Our extremely adaptable wild neighbours
By Alisha Kadam Meet your coyote neighbours Coyotes are a small canine species that are found throughout Alberta and all of North America. Typically, coyotes
Education
SOS: Save our skunks!
By Marissa Hansen Meet your neighbours Skunks are nocturnal mammals that are known for their black and white fur and their distinct smell. These animals
Education
Scent and Security
Learn all about the “cloaking devices” baby hares and deer use to keep themselves safe when they are first born!
