Canada Jays are a much-talked about survivor that plays by the rules of the bush and have become legendary in 🇨🇦folklore. They are always being up to something – even if it means getting the best of us every now and then. Have a listen to our latest 'Birds ofAlberta' podcast. linktr.ee/birdsofalberta

Our "Birds of Alberta" podcast streaming data is quite interesting. After hitting a milestone this week, our top 5 episodes: #1 Red-winged Blackbird #2 Great Blue Heron #3 Yellow Warbler #4 Osprey #5 Common Loon Try as I might - I don't see any pattern. linktr.ee/birdsofalberta

At this time of year, Moose have grown into the icons they are meant to be.

Gray Zorro is such a better name than Argentinian Grey Fox. They are the carrier of the fine fox brand in South America.

If American Tree Sparrows migrated any earlier, they would no doubt be lost in the songbird crowd. But they are coming through right now, mostly in rural areas favouring abandoned homesteads caragana rows. #Alberta#Birds

Anna's Hummingbirds are a large species of hummer that typically lives pretty much year round in the temperate zone ofNW North America. But over the last 10 years, we've been noticing something going on with them here on the east side of the Rockies.

Earlier this week, Episode 22 of my 'Birds of Alberta' podcast featuring the Snow Goose was dropped. Check it out on your fave player. linktr.ee/birdsofalberta

Red Foxes are extremely widespread and while they share a common body plan, but when you look carefully they often have unique markings. The amount of black&white varies around the muzzle, throat, tail - this makes our individual encounters stand out!

Last week I spent some time with an owl bander at Redberry Lake Biosphere Region #SK. We fortunately banded this Northern Saw Whet Owl - one of many that are coming through. We then gently looked into its ear to see its eyeball for our tour guests!

Pretty good bear day for early season. Three different bears, one active and walking around and two sleeping. The bears are looking good!