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Calgary Wildlife
Nov 201 min read
Wednesday's Wildlife: Badgers
American badgers are rarely sighted in Alberta, find out why and more in our blog post.
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Calgary Wildlife
Nov 143 min read
The Effects of Wind Turbines on Bats
Wind turbines harness nature to create energy, but they also cause problems for many animals, especially bats.
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Calgary Wildlife
Nov 62 min read
Wednesday's Wildlife: Bats
Find out more about bats, including where we find them, how they behave and how to help them.
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Calgary Wildlife
Oct 292 min read
Patient Update: Common Raven
Raven patient rehabilitated and released at Calgary Wildlife.
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Calgary Wildlife
Oct 232 min read
Wednesday's Wildlife: Snowy Owls
A spotlight on snowy owls, a bird that migrates to Alberta for winter.
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Calgary Wildlife
Oct 152 min read
Patient Release Process
Our primary mission at the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is to rehabilitate and release wildlife back into the wild.
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Calgary Wildlife
Sep 172 min read
The Importance of PPE & Avian Influenza
Adhering to strict PPE standards ensures maximum protection for our patients, team, and prevents the spread of disease.
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Calgary Wildlife
Sep 32 min read
Patient Update: Chipmunk
A severely injured chipmunk was found at the Ghost Lake Cottage Club beach. Follow it's rehabilitation.
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Calgary Wildlife
Aug 272 min read
PSA: Pellet Guns
On June 20, 2024, an American Crow was admitted to our clinic following a distressing incident. Witnesses reported the crow being picked up
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Calgary Wildlife
Aug 141 min read
Surprise Birth of Endangered Species at Calgary Wildlife!
The Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society is celebrating an exciting and unexpected event: the birth of two silver-haired bat pups. The...
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Calgary Wildlife
Aug 133 min read
Patient Update: Long-eared Owl
On May 28th, we welcomed a rare and beautiful long-eared owl into our care. Almost exactly one month later, it was ready to be released...
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Calgary Wildlife
Jul 183 min read
PSA: Chronic Wasting Disease
What is chronic wasting disease? What does it do? And can you catch it? These are all questions we are here to answer in our public...
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Calgary Wildlife
Jul 161 min read
World Snake Day
World Snake Day takes place every July 16th and it's a terrific opportunity to stop and consider all things snake. Did you know that we...
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Calgary Wildlife
Jul 32 min read
Wednesday's Wildlife: Big Babies 2
A large bird sits beneath a tree on the grass. As people approach, it waddles or hops away but doesn’t fly. It looks about the size of...
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Calgary Wildlife
Jul 23 min read
Fun Times at the Mayor's Environmental Expo.
It's half past 8 in the morning, the air is filled with excitement and exhibitors patiently waiting for the school kids. Oh, what a joy...
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Calgary Wildlife
Jun 202 min read
Pollinators Week
The 5 Ws - Who, What, When, Where, Why Figure 1. A honey bee on a yellow daisy. Who are pollinators? Bees, wasps, butterflies, moths,...
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Calgary Wildlife
Jun 182 min read
Wednesday’s Wildlife: Big Babies
Baby season is described as the time of year where adults birth or lay offspring. With offsprings being so delicate the warm weather...
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Calgary Wildlife
Jun 71 min read
Eye For The Wild 2024 Winners
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...
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Calgary Wildlife
May 292 min read
Wednesday's Wildlife: Window Strikes
You are at home when you hear something hit the window. You go outside to investigate and notice a small bird standing between a planter...
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Calgary Wildlife
May 102 min read
Behind the Scenes: Reaching Capacity and More
Why wildlife might not be accepted at Calgary Wildlife.
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Calgary Wildlife
May 12 min read
Wednesday's Wildlife: Marmots
The high-pitched whistle of the hoary marmot may surprise you when hiking in the mountains. Marmots are diurnal (active during the day)...
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Calgary Wildlife
Apr 262 min read
Behind the Scenes: Understanding Euthanasia
Euthanasia, despite its heaviness, is an important topic to discuss when it comes to wildlife rehabilitation.
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Calgary Wildlife
Apr 172 min read
Wednesday's Wildlife: Beavers
SLAP! A beaver tail hits the water, frightening quacking ducks into silence. Across the pond, a young beaver slips into the safety of...
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Calgary Wildlife
Apr 122 min read
Scared to Death
Scared to death, at times, is not just an idiomatic phrase. Wildlife can suffer from a condition called capture myopathy, which affects...
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