Wildbird General Store

09/07/2026

Greetings. Owl Banding events starting up soon at the BBO. Head on over to their website for more info.

09/07/2026

🌸Join Nature Alberta as we get in touch with the natural world all around us! Family Nature Walks are opportunities for families to get outdoors and, guided by expert naturalists, learn more about the wild species that we live alongside.

🦆On our next Family Nature Walk we will explore part of the Sturgeon River in St. Albert to Big Lake and the surrounding ponds and wetlands to look for migrating birds.

👉Spaces are limited, so learn more and register at https://naturealberta.ca/family-nature-walk-big-lake/

07/16/2026

Hi everybody. Update from the folks at the Beaver Hill Bird Observatory in regards to the flooding in the area from all the recent storms. Water levels still too high for access.

06/27/2026

We'll be closed on Wednesday for Canada Day, eh 😎

06/23/2026

06/09/2026

Now available in store, this is a fantastic intro guide book for new birders and a great addition to every expert’s collection of birding books.

“Scott and McKinnon have put together a book that is authoritative, well-written, beautifully illustrated, and up-to-date with respect to bird ranges and abundances.”
—John Acorn, co-author of Birds Of Alberta

“The vital, up-to-date field guide that Alberta birders have been waiting for. Filled with the kind of invaluable insights you could only learn from the most knowledgeable of birders, guiding you to the best viewing opportunities for each species. A must-include in your backpack alongside your binoculars and camera.”
—Stephanie Weizenbach, Nature Alberta Executive Director

With clear descriptions designed to be accessible for beginner and intermediate birders, this extensive guide is also useful for experts in the field. It comprises 305 full-page species accounts for regularly occurring species and 29 abbreviated accounts for more rarely occurring birds. Each full account includes the most up-to-date species name; one to four full-colour photographs; a colour-coded range map; a clear description of appearance, status and distribution, habitat, behaviour, and sounds; and tips on where to where to find the species. Other user-friendly features include a glossary, tips on equipment and observation techniques, information on habitat and species conservation, and recommendations for further reading. With so many birds to see and hear in every region of the province, A Field Guide to the Birds of Alberta is the definitive guide for locals and visitors alike.

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

We are looking forward to seeing you June 13 at the Purple Martin Festival! Enjoy a day full of fun with our wonderful guest speakers, workshops and activities

04/30/2026

World Migratory Bird day is coming up on May 9th and Nature Alberta will be up at Lois Hole Park to mark the occasion.

🥳On May 9, 2026 join us in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day! Come check out Nature Alberta's booths and craft table, meet a variety of other local nature organizations, and enjoy the beautiful wetland scenery of Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park! 🦆

Find out more at https://naturealberta.ca/world-migratory-bird-day-spring-2026/

04/11/2026

Maybe... just maybe ... spring is kind of here. Regardless there are a bunch of spring events getting rolling with the Beaver Hill Bird Observatory in the next while.

Our spring events are now live! Get your tickets here
https://buytickets.at/beaverhillbirdobservatory