Tiny Talons on the Move-A New Generation of Burrowing Owls Appears
The middle of July marks the end of an important milestone in the life cycle of a Burrowing Owl and the beginning of another. For the past several weeks, juvenile owls have been tended to and fed by their parents.
Young Loggerhead Shrikes are Taking Flight Across the Prairies.
Summer is underway, meaning young at-risk Loggerhead Shrikes are out taking their first flights across the prairies. This is the perfect time to watch the clumsy young practice their flying and hunting skills, and help monitor their population and distribution across Saskatchewan.
Vanishing Voices of the Grasslands-Spotlight on the Endangered Chestnut-collared Longspur
If you are out working, hiking, or birding this summer in grassland areas, keep your eye out for one of our most colourful prairie bird species- the Chestnut-collared Longspur!
Plovers on the Shore: Piping Plover time has come again
With summer right around the corner, the beach has been calling to us…and to Piping Plovers! Similar to most of us in the warm months, these shorebirds love to hit the beach.
An Oddity in the Owl World: The Burrowing Owl’s Unique Nest
After a long journey from the American Southwest and Mexico, Burrowing Owls have finally arrived at their summer home on the prairies.
A shriek in the cemetery: Loggerhead Shrikes, our macabre songbird
Spring has sprung! With the return of the warmer weather our favourite birds have also arrived; ready to start their breeding season on the prairies.
Celebrate Badger Day with a Badger Beer!
May 1st 2025 marks the first annual North American Badger Day, a new initiative to celebrate the American Badger (Taxidea taxus), an unsung hero of Canada’s grasslands.
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