Birds

• Bird-shooting event legal despite complaints, provincial minister says

  Minister Bushie's office advised Global News shooting birds is not an effective method of pest control, but the Association's event is legal.

  Environment

  Apr 9
  
• New study offers insight into hummingbirds’ hibernation-like rest

  New research is providing insight into when torpor happens in some varieties of hummingbirds common to B.C. and how much the birds bulk up for migration.

  Canada

  Feb 1
  
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• Lethbridge photographer soars above the competition to land on national calendar

  A birder and photographer in Lethbridge had his photo selected to appear on the cover of the 2025 Birds Canada calendar.

  Features

  Oct 31, 2024
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• Grassland destruction on Canadian Prairies harming bird populations: report

  A national bird conservation organization says grassland habitat loss on the Prairies has created a "conservation crisis" for dozens of species of birds.

  Environment

  Oct 9, 2024
• Rehabilitated bird injured in B.C. wildfire to be released back into the wild

  A fierce falcon literally rose from the ashes after surviving a raging wildfire, and after a year of recovery, she's ready to return home.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2024
• ‘It was killing me’: Calgary naturalist stops bird collisions on his windows with ‘zen curtains’

  From hi-rise buildings to bungalow homes, bird collisions with windows kill thousands of birds each year. A Calgary man is using bird curtains to solve the problem at his home.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2024
• Calling all birders! Amateurs asked to help spot 126 ‘lost’ bird species

  Citizen scientists can keep their eyes and ears open for a bunch of bird species that haven't been documented in more than 10 years.

  Science

  Jun 20, 2024
• Sky’s the limit: Montreal falcon chicks dazzle thousands online

  With more than 10,000 viewers, bird enthusiasts have been watching closely as peregrine falcon parents Eve and M welcome their newborns into the world.

  Environment

  May 17, 2024
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• Swallows vs racecars: Farmers vow to keep up the fight against proposed motorsports park approved by Alberta officials

  A racetrack proposed for a site near the hamlet of Rosebud has been given the green light by an environmental appeals board. The plan for the motorsports park has pitted farmers and conservationists wanting to save wetlands and birds against those who want a place to drive fast cars. Carolyn Kury de Castillo has more.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2024
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• Nesting Canada geese stand on guard outside Quebec courthouse

  While known to be territorial during nesting season it seems 'Momma Goose' has gotten used to the busy foot traffic and local stardom.

  Environment

  Apr 18, 2024