Birds
This page features articles and video presentations about Alberta's birds. See our Featured Species page for information on other species.
The Amazing Migration of Neotropical Birds
Witness the amazing migration of neotropical birds from Central and South America to their nesting grounds right here in Alberta!
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Avian Influenza: A New Chapter in an Old Book
In 2022, nature surprised us with a dramatic change in the impact of avian influenza. What happened, and what comes next?
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Four Ways to Help Your Backyard Birds
Four practical tips to create a safe and welcoming space for urban birds in your own backyard.
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Spring is in the Air – Breeding Birds in Alberta
Recorded Presentation
Speaker: Jan Wijmenga
Host: Nature Alberta
Snow Goose Festival
Snow Goose Festival
Tofield, AB (Just Southeast of Edmonton)
Saturday April 27, Sunday April 28, 2024
World Migratory Bird Day Celebration
Nature Alberta, BLESS
Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park
May 11, 10am – 4pm
Stansell’s List
A 1923 manuscript, Birds of Alberta, has recently come to light, describing the birdlife of Alberta a century ago.
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Five New Firsts in Alberta Bird Sightings
Alberta’s official bird record gained five first-time species sightings last year!
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Motus: The Latest Advance in Tracking Bird Migration
New technology, new insight — Motus is a tiny revolution in tracking bird migration.
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Canada Jays: Grey Ghosts of the Northern Woods
Meet the grey ghost of the northern woods — the mischievous yet charming Canada jay.
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