Common Meganser; Mergus meganser (photo by Shannon Gavin) Common Mergansers are numerous in summer months along rivers in northern North America. The word “merganser” comes from Latin and roughly translates to “plunging goose”, an apt description of this large duck that is often submerged looking for fish. They are excellent fishers,

From the CPAWS Southern Alberta Facebook page: Join us on June 10 for a conversation on the importance of Indigenous ways of knowing. Tune in by simply heading to our Facebook Page on June 10 at 11 am. Justin Howse Justin has been working as a conservation educator and wilderness guide for over 10 years,

Calgarian’s are pretty comfortable living closely with their furry neighbors. Through social distancing restrictions we’ve seen reduced human disturbances and road traffic, allowing wildlife to get closer and closer into our lives. The City of Calgary has great tips on how to reduce human-wildlife interaction allowing both humans and animals

The birth of a wild bison calf has renewed hopes of rebuilding sustainable herds. “There are numerous studies that show the impact bison recovery has for an ecosystem— all the way down to dung beetles, bird species, prairie dogs and carnivores,” said Adams. “Bison affect the entire ecosystem from microbes

The recent death of migratory birds at the Imperial Kearl site is assumed to be due to the exhausted birds landing on the pond as most natural water bodies in the area are still frozen. Any surviving partially oiled birds have been sent to Edmonton for rehabilitation.      https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/dozens-of-birds-dead-after-landing-in-kearl-oilsands-site-tailings-ponds-1.5557103

Many of our staff work on projects around Canmore, Kananaskis and Banff. This video highlights how communities live with wildlife, and the strategies implemented in the Bow Valley to make coexistence successful. Check it out!