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Two fluffy grey-and-brown speckled Herring Gull chicks sit close together on a brightly striped blanket of pink, orange, and yellow. One chick is standing upright while the other crouches lower beside it.

Two fluffy grey-and-brown speckled Herring Gull chicks sit close together on a brightly striped blanket of pink, orange, and yellow. One chick is standing upright while the other crouches lower beside it.

Patient Update: Herring Gulls

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.

Calgary Wildlife

1 day ago3 min read

Two juvenile Violet-green Swallows with white underparts and dark wings perch together on the edge of a structure inside their outdoor enclosure.

Two juvenile Violet-green Swallows with white underparts and dark wings perch together on the edge of a structure inside their outdoor enclosure.

Patient Update: Violet-Green Swallows Rescued from a Vent

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.

Calgary Wildlife

Oct 83 min read

Wednesday Wildlife: Greater short-horned lizard

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

Calgary Wildlife

Sep 245 min read

Patient Update : Northern Saw-whet Owl

Patient Update : Northern Saw-whet Owl

Patient Update : Northern Saw-whet Owl

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

Calgary Wildlife

Mar 202 min read

Habituation

Habituation

Habituation

The term habituation is often used in wildlife rehabilitation and refers to an animal becoming accustomed to humans. For instance, a bird...

Calgary Wildlife

Mar 63 min read

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