LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD July 2026 RED-HEADED WOODPECKER Red-headed woodpeckers (RHW) were common to abundant in the nineteenth century, probably because there were more mature forests with nut crops and dead trees. They were so common that orchard owners … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD June 2026 Sharp-shinned hawk The Sharp-shinned hawk or Northern sharp-skinned hawk, colloquially often nicknamed Sharpie, is a small hawk (or accipiter), with males being the smallest hawks (about the size of a Blue jay) in … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD May 2026 Is a small North American bird in the finch family. It is migratory, ranging from mid-Alberta to North Carolina during the breeding season, and from just south of the Canada-United States border to … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD April 2026 GARDEN JEWELS—Hummingbirds With some measuring as small as a human thumb, these lightning fast birds are named after the “humming” sound their wings make as they beat at over 3,000 times a minute. … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD March 2026 Northern house wrens are feisty and pugnacious animals considering their tiny size. They are known to occasionally destroy the eggs (and even the hatchlings) of other birds nesting in their territory. Females that … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD February 2026 The American robin is the largest and best-known member of the thrush family in Canada. It is mostly active during the day, and on its winter grounds, it assembles in large flocks at … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD January 2026 Southern Alberta hosts various winter finches like Pine siskins, Common and Hoary redpolls, Pine grosbeaks, Crossbills and Evening grosbeaks, especially during “irruption” years when boreal food (spruce/conifer seeds) are scarce, leading them south … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD Christmas 2025 The Doves of Peace — How One Bird Became a Global Icon Throughout human history, certain symbols have transcended cultural boundaries to become universally recognized emblems of our deepest aspirations. Among these, perhaps … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD November 2025 The Dark-eyed junco is a common sparrow in Alberta, found across the province, especially in boreal forests for breeding and overwintering in southern areas. Key identification features include a dark hood, white belly … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD October 2025 Saturday OCTOBER 4, 2025 10:00AM – 5:00PM (Excludes Optics, books, cards, puzzles, consignment items and already discounted (SALE) items.) Door prizes from many of our suppliers: CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING SPEAKER SERIES LATER … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD September 2025 Saturday OCTOBER 4, 2025 10:00AM – 5:00PM Door prizes from many of our suppliers: CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING SPEAKER SERIES LATER IN THE NEWSLETTER. HOME DELIVERY SCHEDULE FOR MONTH OF September 2025 Thursday … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD August 2025 Only three species of waxwings exist in the world: The Bohemian of North America and Eurasia, Cedar of North America, and the Japanese of eastern Asia. The Cedar is a short-distance migrant, which … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD July 2025 There are two reasons American goldfinches are late breeders: First of all, unlike many birds, the American goldfinch undergoes a complete molt each spring. This molt requires a large amount of nutrients and … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD June 2025 Ethical Birding Guidelines: Know When Birds Think You’re Too Close to Their Nests Observing bird behavior is one of the many pleasures of birding. Each species has its own quirks of feeding, flight … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD May 2025 Ethical Birding Guidelines: The main rule of birding is to respect birds and their environment, both during and outside of birding activities. This means keeping a safe distance, avoiding loud noises or sudden … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD April 2025 Hummingbirds are perhaps one of the most popular birds to attract to your yard. These tiny, rapid-moving birds are not only cute to look at, but they’re also important for the ecosystem due … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD March 2025 SHARP SHINNED VS COOPER’S HAWK Cooper’s (Coops) and Sharp-shinned (Sharpies) hawks are exciting birds and cunning hunters. Along with the Northern goshawk they make up the North American accipiters—forest hawks with short wings … Read More
