Mass bird deaths in Calgary park caused by starvation, exposure
During the last week of February, the birds were found in Elliston Park, at the intersection of 68 Street and 17 Avenue S.E. Continue reading
Dead Birds
Investigation launched after more than 50 dead birds discovered in southeast Calgary
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
Alberta Environment and Parks has launched an investigation into the apparent sudden death of dozens of ducks at a southeast Calgary park. Continue reading
Birds that plummeted from Tsawwassen sky were trying to escape predator: biologist
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A government biologist said the birds crashed into the ground in a “poorly executed” escape attempt. Continue reading
Dozens of birds fall out of the sky in Tsawwassen; wildlife officials investigate
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Environment Canada migratory bird biologist Laurie Wilson said an investigating is underway, she calls it a rare “mortality event.” Continue reading
Sick birds found in second retention pond in Winnipeg
By Christian Aumell Sports Show Host
Ten more sick birds were found in the past two days at two Winnipeg retention ponds. Continue reading
Provincial vet office testing dead pelicans found near pond in Winnipeg
The city is looking into the deaths of birds at a pond in Winnipeg. Several birds were taken to wildlife rehabilitation centres after being rescued from retention pond Wednesday. Continue reading
Mass bird death investigated in south Okanagan
Mary Simonin was travelling down Naramata Road on Sunday afternoon when she made a startling discovery. She snapped photographs showing at least 40 deceased birds littering the street. Continue reading
Syncrude facing new federal charges for great blue heron deaths in 2015
Two new federal charges were laid against Syncrude Canada in connection with the deaths of 31 great blue herons two years ago. Continue reading
Investigation underway after 123 dead birds discovered at Alberta oilsands site
The Alberta Energy Regulator said 123 dead or euthanized waterfowl and songbirds were found at the Fort Hills Energy oilsands mine north of Fort McMurray. Continue reading
Environmental protection order issued to Syncrude after bird deaths at Alberta oilsands site
The Alberta Energy Regulator has issued an environmental protection order to Syncrude Canada after 30 blue herons were found dead at its Mildred Lake oilsands mine site last week. Continue reading