Posts by Steph Weizenbach
2021 Alberta BiodiverCity Challenge Results
Preliminary results from Edmonton and Calgary
Read MoreBeaverhill Bird Observatory BirdSmart Program
The Beaverhill Bird Observatory offers an exciting education outreach program called BirdSmart! Learn more here!
Read MoreMy BIG Alberta Backyard – Beaver Hill Biosphere Reserve
The Beaver Hill Biosphere Reserve is a unique area located east of Edmonton in the knob and kettle transition zone between parkland and boreal regions.
Read MoreDo jackrabbits make nests like pet rabbits do?
Jackrabbits are actually a type of hare and are very different from your pet rabbit. Find out how they differ.
Read MoreWhy would a bird pretend to have a broken wing?
Kids love to play pretend. Did you know birds pretend too? Find out why!
Read MoreLife in a Warmer World
Time Travelling into Alberta’s Future
BY RICHARD SCHNEIDER
How warm is it going to get, what will the ecological responses be like and where do we go from here?
Read MoreMuskrats Up Close
BY TONY LEPRIEUR
Muskrats are plenty interesting swimming in the water, but it’s when they come out of the water that their personality shines.
Read MoreRare Alberta Birds Get Close Scrutiny
The Alberta Bird Record Committee (ABRC) is the body responsible for evaluating records of rare birds in the province. It periodically publishes the results of its deliberations, and its newest report, the thirteenth in the series, is now available. The report documents the Committee’s decisions on almost 90 records of bird rarities that have been recorded in the province over a span of about six years.
Read MoreOut of Sight: How Scientists are Listening in on Nature in Alberta
BY RICHARD HEDLEY
Imagine being a biologist: do you want to go on a long difficult journey to reach a site to conduct a breeding bird survey at dawn…or wheel your rollie chair over to your desk to use an acoustic survey? What are the cons of this scenario, if any? And how does it stack up to traditional surveys?
Read MoreTicked Off
As you get ready for bed, your mind wanders and you think, “Did I lock the door? Did I turn off the stove? Did I blow out that candle…?” But did you remember to check for unwanted guests that may have hitched a ride home with you on your afternoon hike? It could be that tiny pests are ready to dig in for a feast!
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