Birds

• Massive Calgary-area solar project rejected in favour of wildlife conservation

  A proposed solar project that was slated on a site south of Calgary near a popular bird watching area has been rejected by the Alberta Utilities Commission.

  Canada

  Apr 22
  
• Proposed N.S. wind farm could have deadly toll on migrating birds, expert says

  John Kearney says the whirring blades of a proposed 13-turbine wind farm in Nova Scotia may cut greenhouse gases, but the risks they pose to migrating birds are too high.

  Canada

  Apr 19
  
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• Pelicans return to Saskatoon, just in time for spring snowfall to hit

  The pelicans are back in Saskatoon, ready to spend their summer fishing and enjoying the warm weather. The snow about to hit Saskatoon will not spoil the fun.

  Weather

  Apr 17
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• New bird watching program in Calgary’s East Village aims to kill two birds with one stone

  A new partnership between Calgary Municipal Land Corporation and Nature Calgary has resulted a bird watching program in the East Village.

  Environment

  Apr 16
• Toronto Zoo makes changes, suspends some tours to avoid bird flu

  Those steps will involve closing bird aviaries and pavilions to guests. Behind-the-scenes tours of animal food preparation and areas housing birds will also be suspended.

  Canada

  Mar 15
• Global Backyard Bird Count encourages Okanagan residents to get outside and get counting

  'Scientists can't be behind every tree, lake or stream. They can't be everywhere.'

  Canada

  Feb 17
• Why bird flu is always a ‘red flag’: Canadian health care experts break it down

  According to the World Health Organization, while the risk to humans remains low for now, bird flu needs 'to be monitored closely.' Canadian health experts agree.

  Health

  Feb 11
• Royal Saskatchewan Museum wildlife research records over 50,000 hours in first year

  The collaboration between the Royal Saskatchewan Museum and University of Regina, began in the fall of 2021 with 17 biodiversity monitoring stations positioned around the city.

  Environment

  Jan 19
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• Saskatchewan’s open skies make the perfect spot for falconry

  Dana Green recently became a full-fledged falconer after completing the required multi-year apprenticeship with the Saskatchewan falconer’s club.

  Canada

  Jan 15
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• Christmas Bird Count returns to B.C.’s Lower Mainland

  The annual event – largely put on hold during the pandemic – dates back more than century and is now North America’s longest-running citizen science project.

  Environment

  Dec 29, 2022