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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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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.
Last Weekend in May
All Across Alberta!
Feb 17 – 20
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Recorded Presentation
Speaker: Melissa Penney
Host: Edmonton Nature Club
Learn tips for making birdwatching easier for people of all ages
February 15, 1:00-2:00 pm
The blue feathers of a bluebird are blue for a special reason!
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Many birds make open cup nests while other birds nest in cavities. Not the same cavity as in your teeth!
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BY MARGOT HERVIEUX
If you spend time along rivers or small lakes this summer, you may be lucky enough to spot a kingfisher. There are many kinds of kingfishers in other parts of the world but in Canada we only have one species: the belted kingfisher.
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