We can't get enough of this adorable Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) 🥰
These owls are about the size of a hamster, but don't underestimate their hunting capabilities!

📸 Photo by Jillian Cameron
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Hey, what are you looking at? 🦬👀
Although Bison can't see very far, they have an almost 360-degree field of vision because their eyes are positioned on the sides of their heads.

📸 Photo by Tamika Nagao
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Our field team had another successful summer conducting boots-on-the-ground monitoring across Alberta. These field techs collect data and conduct surveys, contributing to biodiversity status and trend monitoring. Thank you, field techs!

📸 Photos by Marie Sophie Roy
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Politely waiting for 5 o'clock to roll around and the weekend to begin 🥳

📸 Photo by Ed Correa
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As the name suggests, you can find the Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus) growing in rocky soils at high elevations. Its colour can range from delicate pastel pinks to vibrant purple-blues.
Have you spotted this daisy-like wildflower before?
📸 Varina Crisfield
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