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The Birds of Alberta, A Century Ago

By Nick Carter / 5 July 2024

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 Nature Kids / 5 July 2024

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 Nature Kids / 5 July 2024

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

By Nature Kids / 22 April 2024

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

By Nature Kids / 22 April 2024

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 Nature Kids / 22 April 2024

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

By Nature Kids / 11 April 2024

Recorded Presentation
Speaker: Jan Wijmenga
Host: Nature Alberta

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Stansell’s List

By Rick Schneider / 11 February 2024

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

By Nature Kids / 19 January 2024

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

By Nature Kids / 19 January 2024

New technology, new insight — Motus is a tiny revolution in tracking bird migration.

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