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Speaker Series (September 2023)
Zoom Alberta, CanadaLake O'Hara - The Jewel of the Canadian Rockies Presenter: John McFaul The Zoom link will be provided in the Nature News newsletter before the event.
Speaker Series (May 2023)
Zoom Alberta, CanadaGlenbow Ranch Presenter: Michelle Delorme, Executive Director Glenbow Ranch Foundation Provide a background on the park and the Glenbow Ranch Foundation and what is happening with the park. The Zoom link will be provided in the Nature News newsletter before the event.
BSG Meeting – May 2023
Zoom Alberta, CanadaNew Zealand Speakers: John and Lorrie Anderson Lorrie and I traveled to New Zealand in November of 2022 and stayed for 5 weeks (which is their early spring). Birding is a little different in New Zealand, as a lot of the endemics and migrants are seen on pelagic trips with the rest of the endemics located at predator […]
Speaker Series (April 2023)
Zoom Alberta, CanadaExplore the World Through iNaturalist: A Beginner's Guide Unleash your inner naturalist and join Matt Wallace & Kaya Konopnicki to learn the untold benefits of iNaturalist and citizen science. Register here
Bird Study Group (April 2023)
Zoom Alberta, CanadaEthical Owl Observations LINK for registration TIME: 7:30 PM PRESENTER: Dan Arndt Alberta is a fantastic place to spot owls in their natural habitat, and this presentation will provide some valuable insights on how and where to find these elusive creatures. Dan will share tips on how to make the most out of your owl-watching […]
Speaker Series (March 2023)
Zoom Alberta, CanadaKaren McDaniel spent 45 years in education as a teacher, administrator and professor starting in Kindersley and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan before moving to Calgary, Alberta for a long career with the CBE. After retirement, she went on to Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington. She eventually returned to Calgary to work at SAIT negotiating articulation agreements provincially, […]
Bird Study Group (March 2023)
Zoom Alberta, CanadaInvestigating potential introgression between two North American passerines in western Canada Speaker: Aaron Veale Hybridization may increase when one species is rarer than the other (e.g., when one species does not have an established population, in endangered, or is on the edge of its range). With the eastward range expansion of Western Bluebirds (Sialia mexicana), […]
Speaker Series (February 2023)
Zoom Alberta, CanadaPlanet Earth has many iconic natural features and locals that attract the attention of naturalists. One such location that should be on the bucket list of all those who enjoy the wonder of nature are the Galapagos Islands. Join John McFaul on this virtual tour of these enchanted islands. Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Time: […]
Bird Study Group (February 2023)
Zoom Alberta, CanadaTopic: An Overview of Moult and Age Classification in Birds Presenter: Caroline Lambert Moult, moult strategies, plumages, and resulting age classifications are some of the more complex topics in birding. Knowledge of a bird's plumage and moult can aid in identification, especially of the trickier species such as gulls. This talk will present a basic overview […]
Speaker Series (January 2023)
Zoom Alberta, CanadaTitle: Riparian Areas the Emerald Thread Connecting Land and Water Description: Riparian areas are the zones of water loving plants influenced by water that, although small in size, do allot for us. This presentation will offer an overview of riparian habitats including clues of plants and animals to look for, discussion of the functions riparian […]