LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD If you have ever seen a Robin laying its eggs, one thing might have left you puzzled. Why do red Robins lay blue eggs? The reason is due to “biliverdin”, a pigment deposited on the … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD · Affectionately called “hummers”, these tiny birds have over 900 feathers. That may sound like a lot, but this is actually the fewest amount feathers of any other bird species in the world. They don’t need … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD A plump chickenlike bird with a rotund body, a small head, short tail, and a short, thick bill. Flies on short and rounded wings. The belly is white, usually marked with a large chestnut-brown horse … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD The Bohemian waxwing is a bird of far northern latitudes around the world. These birds are found in the north and northwest, spending summers in Alaska and western Canada. In winter, though, they move south … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD It used to be the American robin was the harbinger of spring in Alberta, but that has all changed. American robins usually go south to the warm weather of Mexico and the southern United States. … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD So aptly name for the character “Elsa” in Disney’s Frozen because the cold never bothers her. In the spring, Frank Lake (South of Calgary and East of High River) teems with hundreds of American white … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD When Europeans first arrived in the Americas, there were Native American cities, but none of the species Europeans had come to expect in cities: no pigeons, no sparrows, not even any Norway rats. Even once … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD May 14, 2022—after more than 36,000 votes cast, Calgarians chose the Black-capped chickadee to be the City of Calgary’s official bird. In order to effectively attract Black-capped chickadees, you must meet their basic needs for … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD Saturday, October 1, 2022 10:00am to 5:00pm to celebrate THE WILD BIRD STORE’S 25th ANNIVERSARY Featuring Myrna Pearman and Dr. David Bird (see page 5 for more details) Mac’s Dad, Doug was an avid birder … Read More
LINK TO PDF NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD Like so many others in Calgary, you may have noticed the absence of Blue jays in your backyard. During breeding/nesting season, Blue jays tend to be very private and may shy away from areas they … Read More
