Birds
This page features articles and video presentations about Alberta's birds. See our Featured Species page for information on other species.
The Birds of Alberta, A Century Ago
BY JOHN ACORN, FAUVE BLANCHARD, & MELANIE MULLIN
Learn about the history of birding and ornithology in Alberta through the work of Sidney Stansell.
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In the Field with Hybrid Flickers
BY COREY SCOBIE
Learn about the research done in Alberta examining the hybridization of two northern flicker subspecies.
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A Grebe in Need
BY NICK CARTER
Alberta’s grebes are a small but diverse family with some species facing population declines.
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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
BY STEPHANIE WEIZENBACH
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
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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