Alberta rejects federal nature strategy, redefines protected land | CBC News Ottawa has a plan to protect 30 per cent of Canadian land by 2030, but Alberta has rejected the federal benchmarks. The province claims it already protects 60 per cent of its land. This comes after it...

Alberta’s claim to have already achieved the 30x30 commitment is “concerning” and “disingenuous", according to CPAWS. #abpoli #albertawildlife #nature

Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you're lucky enough, you might find an Elk (Cervus canadensis) at the end of the rainbow! 🌈🍀
#CameraTrapTuesday #Elk #StPatricksDay #AlbertaWildlife #NatureLovers

Thay are called Red Squirrel for good reason!
#wildlife #nature #mammals #squirrel #AlbertaWildlife #CanadaWildlife #EastCoastKin #NikonPhotography #Z9Photography #LoisHolePark

Grandkids have a backyard snow-fort at their house in Alberta.

Look who has claimed it, for now.
🤣👏🏼☀️✌🏼
#backyardbobcats
#albertawildlife
#snowforts
#canada
#bobcats

Take a look at those horns! 🐏
Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) horns grow continuously throughout their lives, forming annual growth rings (similar to tree rings) that can reveal the sheep's age and history.
#CameraTrapTuesday #BighornSheep #Albertawildlife

Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) and their rusty coats stand out nicely in a winter landscape 🦊❄️ Although they are usually more active around dusk or at night, these incredibly adaptable animals can still be commonly seen during the day.
#CameraTrapTuesday #RedFox #AlbertaWildlife

Small Squirrel, big world. 🐿️ This Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus lateralis) has the best view on the mountain. 🏔️
Have you spotted these little guys on your alpine hikes?

📸 Photo by Marc La Fleche
#FabPhotoFriday #GoldenmantledGroundSquirrel #AlbertaWildlife

Our big brown bat patients are two peas in a pod. 👯

Big brown bats are known to roost both alone or in small groups, and it appears our two female patients have opted to spend their sleepy days together. 🫶

#batconservation #albertabats #wildliferehab #albertawildlife

We "herd" you like Pronghorns (Antilocapra americana), so here's a group of them 😉
#CameraTrapTuesday #AlbertaWildlife #Pronghorn

Our big brown bat patients are two peas in a pod. 👯

Big brown bats are known to roost both alone or in small groups, and it appears our two female patients have opted to spend their sleepy days together. 🫶

#batconservation #albertabats #wildliferehab #albertawildlife

Happy New Year, Alberta! 🎉🎆

We're looking forward to an amazing 2026!

#NewYear #2026 #wildliferehab #albertawildlife

This Mom had her paws full with at least 5 kits to look after. I hope you watch it all as the little one at the end was super excited to see Mom. #foxesofinstagram #albertawildlife #albertawildlifephotographer #simplycapturedphotography

Being this close to a Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos) isn't a view you'd want to see in person 😱🐻 It's a good thing we have cameras to capture what it's like instead!
#CameraTrapTuesday #AlbertaWildlife #GrizzyBear

Another snow day today. So how about another Snowy Owl Photo! This female was way out in the field and if I hadn't seen her land there I may not have found her. She sat out there for a long time before deciding to fly to another field. #snowyowl #wildlifephotographer #albertabirds #albertawildlife

Bull Elk (Cervus canadensis) are built for winter with their thick coats, powerful frames, and undeniable presence🦌
#CameraTrapTuesday #Elk #Wapiti #AlbertaWildlife

This Hoary Marmot (Marmota caligata) is all fluffed up and ready for the weekend!
📸 Photo by Elvis Pineda
#FabPhotoFriday #AlbertaWildlife #HoaryMarmot #WildlifePhotography #CanadianWildlife

Here are four of the moose I saw all together eating the willows. There was one possibly two more but they were further into the brush and I could not get a photo of them. #moose #nikonz6iii #wildlifephotography #albertawildlifephotography #albertawildlife #wildlifephotographer

One Friday I went for a drive and came across at least 5 moose in the willows eating. There were 3 bulls and 2 females that I could see but I think there was another one further into the brush. These two were the closest to get on video. #moose #wildlifephotography #albertawildlife

Cougar on the prowl! Although Cougars (Puma concolor) are most at home in the mountains, the ABMI has detected Cougars in every Natural Region in Alberta except for the Canadian Shield!

Have you ever spotted one in the wild?

#CameraTrapTuesday #Cougar #AlbertaWildlife

Here's a Black Bear cub for Black Friday! 🐻 This little one has the right idea for how to avoid crowds today.
📸 Photo by Adam Sprott
#FabPhotoFriday #BlackFriday #BlackBear #AlbertaWildlife

A mule deer x white tailed deer buck, he is a hybrid deer

A mule deer x white tailed deer buck, he is a hybrid deer

A mule deer x white tailed deer buck, he is a hybrid deer He is following a mule deer doe

A mule deer x white tailed deer buck, he is a hybrid deer

Very exciting to see a mule deer x White tail deer hybrid buck in my neighbourhood, he's gorgeous!

#deer #muledeer #hybriddeer #alberta #albertawildlife #mammal #wildanimal #canada #canadianwildlife

For today’s #FabPhotoFriday we’re showing off this gorgeous shot of a Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus). Although their ears are short, they still have impeccable hearing to detect their prey.
📸 Photo by Tony Campbell
#BirdsofAlberta #Owl #AlbertaWildlife

📢 Under today's Full Beaver Supermoon, we welcome the newest chapter of Wetland Atlas of Alberta: 4.5 The Ecological Role of Beavers in Alberta's Wetlands 🦫

Visit The Wetland Atlas of Alberta to read more: https://ow.ly/mNyZ50Xm8bB

#WetlandAtlas #Wetlands #Alberta #ABMIatWork #AlbertaWildlife

#ThrowbackThursday
Face to face with an urban Coyote. Edmonton, Canada.
Photo taken on 26 May 2022.
#wildlife #urbanwildlife #Edmontonwildlife #Albertawildlife #Canadawildlife #nature #photography #photographersofBlueSky #EastCoastKin

Spruce Grouse…surprisingly not afraid and it’s amazing how close they will let you get
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#birds #albertawildlife #spucegrouse

One of my favourite critters to watch and photograph! I miss them. Taken in the Canadian Rockies
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#pika #albertawildlife #rockymountains #shotonnikon #findmewherethewildthingsare

It goes without saying, Bald Eagles only have beautiful children. 🦅
For full story & photos, click link below:

www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/8/... #eagle #baldeagle #birdphotography #albertawildlife @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birdsofprey #nature #wildlife @briggsalexa.bsky.social @nature.org

Partners for life. Bald eagles don't have commitment issues. 🦅🦅

For full story & photos, click link below:

www.inaturephoto.com/blog/2025/8/... #baldeagle #eagle #birdphotography @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social @goingwild.bsky.social #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #albertawildlife #yyc

I just love the Baltmore Oriole. That Vibrant flash of orange in the trees can't be missed. There were two again this year in the same spot but I wasn't able to get both in one photo They have a beautiful song this day they were quiet. #baltimoreorioles#simplycapturedphotography, #albertawildlife