A FAMOOSE CANADIAN ANIMAL
This dark brown mammal can swim faster than two men paddling a canoe, dive to depths of 20 feet, and is named for its love of devouring twigs. (photo credit – James Griffin)
MAGNIFICENT MOSQUITOES MISREPRESENTED
I still maintain that they are fascinating and deserve more credit for their important role in our ecosystem.
Re-Imagining Bragg Creek: Moving Beyond Sustainability Towards Regeneration
With its breathtaking surroundings, Bragg Creek forms a magnificent foothills landscape that attracts growing numbers of Albertans as both a tranquil residential community and one of Calgary’s most coveted recreational destinations.
MAY DEER NEIGHBOURS SPOTTED
Come May, every yearling (last year’s babies) that I see I congratulate for making it through the harsh first winter that often takes the weak. Cold temperatures, snowpack covering food sources and predators all make winter an incredibly difficult time to survive.
Planning for Spring Wild-Safe Way
….there are practical resilience measures we can take to ensure wildlife and people flourish in the Spring season of new life and regrowth.
FOR THE LOVE OF CAVITIES- PILEATED WOODPECKERS GIVE REASON TO SMILE
True romantics, the pileated woodpeckers mate for life and find a territory in which to carve out a new home, literally big enough to raise 3-5 young.
How to Support Our Avian Friends: Practical Steps for Bird Conservation
Yet, beyond mere entertainment to humans, birds play essential roles in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity.
LOVE FOR ONE AND GALL
If you have not heard of a gall, then you have not yet come to appreciate how truly crazy relationships in nature can be
NEWS FROM THE WILD
2023 was a busy year with several initiatives launched to tackle critical wildlife-human conflicts. The efforts continue into 2024. Here’s a brief overview.
THE WEE WINTER WARRIOR
When most birds flee to somewhere warmer these tiny neighbours tough it out. In order to survive they make changes to their body, also known as adapting, in some incredible and unusual ways.