Birds
This page features articles and video presentations about Alberta's birds. See our Featured Species page for information on other species.
The Recovery of Trumpeter Swans in Alberta
April 4 at 12 PM
Online
Snow Goose Festival
Snow Goose Festival
Tofield, AB (Just Southeast of Edmonton)
Saturday April 27, Sunday April 28, 2024
Stansell’s List
A 1923 manuscript, Birds of Alberta, has recently come to light, describing the birdlife of Alberta a century ago.
Read MoreFive New Firsts in Alberta Bird Sightings
Alberta’s official bird record gained five first-time species sightings last year!
Read MoreCanada Jays: Grey Ghosts of the Northern Woods
Meet the grey ghost of the northern woods — the mischievous yet charming Canada jay.
Read MoreChristmas Bird Count
Across Alberta in December or January depending on local count day
Read MoreHow to Build a Bird: The Story of Avian Evolution
BY RICHARD SCHNEIDER AND NICK CARTER
The origin of the avian body plan is not something bird watchers often think about. With so many species to find and identify out there, what does it matter how they originated? However, the story of bird evolution is a fascinating one, and understanding it can bring great enrichment to the hobby of birdwatching.
Read MoreAnnual Sharp-Tailed Grouse Watch
Wainwright Wildlife Society
Wainwright, AB
mid-April – mid-May
World Migratory Bird Day Celebration
Nature Alberta, BLESS
Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
May 11, 10am – 4pm