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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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Alberta’s Peatlands

By Nature Kids / 5 July 2024

BY TINA MCLEAN AND JAY WHITE

Peatlands comprise 90% of Alberta’s wetlands. Get a closer look at their composition, variety, and ecological importance.

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Battling Lethal Bacteria in Wild Bighorn Sheep

By Nature Kids / 5 July 2024

BY MARK BOYCE

Bighorn sheep face conservation challenges when it comes to the spread of disease.

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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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Lake Sturgeon – From the Depths of Time

By Nature Kids / 5 July 2024

BY LORNE FITCH

Learn about the fascinating history of lake sturgeon and the conservation efforts to protect them.

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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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Sand Dune Plant Communities of Northern Alberta

By Nature Kids / 22 April 2024

You don’t have to go out of this world to explore dunes — Alberta’s own sand dunes are home to remarkable plant communities!

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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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The Black Bear

By Nature Kids / 22 April 2024

“Question: What kind of bear is best?” Jim and Dwight from The Office have their opinions, but you can make up your own mind with the rundown on Alberta’s black bears in the Spring issue of Nature Alberta Magazine!

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