Birds
This page features articles and video presentations about Alberta's birds. See our Featured Species page for information on other species.
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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Christmas Bird Count
Across Alberta in December or January depending on local count day
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How 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.
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Annual Sharp-Tailed Grouse Watch
Wainwright Wildlife Society
Wainwright, AB
mid-April – mid-May
Whooping Cranes: Step by Step, Egg by Egg, Towards Recovery
BY HIRA SHAH
The whooping crane was once widely distributed across North America, but by the 1940s, hunting and habitat loss had reduced the species to only 21 birds. Wood Buffalo National Park remains the only place in Canada where whooping cranes nest.
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Owls of Alberta
How many owls are found in Alberta? View the full list here!
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Alberta’s “Other” Woodpeckers
BY NICK CARTER
Alberta is rich in woodpeckers, from common backyard visitors like the little downy woodpecker to the crow-sized pileated woodpecker with its flaming crest and manic voice. But there are a couple of interesting species that often get overlooked.
Grebes of North America and Alberta
Recorded Presentation
Speaker: Lucia MacQuarrie
Host: Edmonton Nature Club