The Cooper's hawk is one of the birds seen in Alberta that will undergo a name change. (Saskatchewan Science Centre - image credit) A number of bird species in Alberta will soon be recognized by new ...

A mild fall and long migration is being blamed for increasing numbers of poultry farms coming under orders to contain the ...

"I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me." Experts thrilled as photographer captures 'once-in-a-lifetime' footage of rare bird: 'It was so surreal' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The snowy owl is an iconic bird of prey known for its bright white plumage, but spotting one in the wild is a rare treat. For those hoping to catch a glimpse in southern Alberta, a local bird expert ...

The Canadian province of Alberta, as part of a national survey, is monitoring wild waterfowl and shorebirds for possible avian influenza virus. Alberta's surveillance program will focus on wild ...

These birds range in size, from tiny Redpolls to Bald Eagles. Our winter bird species come in many colors from the blues and grays of the Jay family to the brilliant yellow of Evening Grosbeaks. There ...

Staff from the Alberta Birds of Prey Nature Centre were busy on Friday as the facility prepares to welcome visitors over the May long weekend. Situated on a 70-acre wetland site in Coaldale, Alta., 11 ...

Each spring in mid-to-late May, the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre in Coaldale opens its doors to public. The facility serves as a working conservation centre that helps injured and orphaned birds ...

A number of bird species in Alberta will soon be recognized by new names, as the world's largest professional organization for ornithologists has decided to rename all birds in the United States and ...