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When Richardson’s ground squirrels boom, the damage is easy to see. What is easier to miss is everything connected to them. This article explores how rodenticides ripple through the prairie food web, affecting predators, soil, and ecosystem resilience, and why working with the prairie may be smarter than poisoning against it.

Waxwings are built for beauty and winter survival—nomadic, social, and always on the hunt for berries. Come along for the journey of a rehabilitated Bohemian Waxwing, plus quick tips to spot the differences between Bohemian and Cedar Waxwings in Calgary.

Western painted turtles are the province’s only native turtle species, living quietly in a handful of warm wetlands in southern Alberta. With bright markings, surprising longevity, and an almost unbelievable ability to survive winter underwater, they’re one of Alberta’s most unexpected residents.

A serious beak injury can be life threatening for an owl. Through meticulous repair, monitoring, and months of rehabilitation, we helped this young patient recover and return to the wild.

Rescue, rehabilitation and release of two orphaned rock pigeons at Calgary Wildlife.

Every season brings a different chapter in the lives of Calgary’s deer. Understanding those rhythms helps us coexist more safely and respectfully.

This week’s Wednesday’s Wildlife takes flight with the silver-haired bat—a tiny, silver-streaked insectivore on an epic migration journey. Learn how this elusive species is uniquely adapted for the skies, and what we can do to help keep it there.

From silent wings to glinting webs, Alberta’s “spooky” wildlife isn’t out to haunt you. These creatures are essential to healthy ecosystems, and they need our help.

From fluffy, speckled chicks to confident young fliers, two orphaned Herring Gulls made an incredible journey through care at Calgary Wildlife. Their story highlights both the challenges shorebirds face and the simple choices we can make to keep their habitats safe.

To a Violet-green Swallow, a bathroom vent looks like the perfect hollow. In reality, it’s a deadly trap. Find out how these young swallows were saved and how prevention can save countless more.

Don’t let your Halloween fun be a horror story for wildlife. Is your spooky decor a nightmare for wildlife? Find out how to keep it scary and safe.

Meet the greater short-horned lizard: tiny, spiny, and Alberta's only native lizard.

From swimming to dam-building, Calgary Wildlife prepares orphaned beavers to survive and shape the landscapes they call home.

This Brewer's blackbird came into our clinic after being stuck in a glue trap.

From Alberta’s wide-open skies to the grasslands of Argentina, Swainson’s Hawks make one of the longest migrations of any raptor. Meet the travellers, the rare dark morphs, and one special hawk named Lito.

How a rescued beaver became the architect of a creek’s revival.

With iridescent feathers shining in the sun, it's a shock that the Brewer’s blackbird is so often overlooked. The Brewer’s Blackbird, not...

Meet the Canada Goose, scientific name Branta canadensis , nicknamed the “cobra chicken” for its long neck, fierce hiss, and unapologetic...

Thank you to all who participated and shared your gorgeous shots with us this year! Remember, each entry supports the work we do here at...

A close-up view of a brood of juvenile Canada geese, called goslings. Every spring, Canada geese return to Calgary, quietly staking their...

The Merlin story of resilient, from injury to recovery at the Calgary wildlife rehabilitation society

Each year, wildlife rehabilitators like Calgary Wildlife see an increase in injured magpies during this fledgling window. Common causes?

At Calgary Wildlife, we love our bats — and in 2024 alone, we admitted 68 bats from 6 different species into care!

The rescue, rehabilitation and release of a northern saw-whet owl at the Calgary wildlife rehabilitation society