Veronica Wills
Edmonton, CA
Member since January 19, 2021
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Pine Marten Baby Pine Marten
These beautiful Pine Martens live mostly in trees. The males are very territorial, occupying about 8 square km in which they will hunt. Other males are not allowed in the area, however multiple females can. They can frequently be seen around Alberta, most often in winter, and have been known to cause havoc! They like to steal food and make a big mess.
Elk Island National Park
Elk Island national park, near Edmonton, Alberta, has played a vital role in the conservation of the Plains Bison, which were nearly extinct at one point. Bison can be observed at various points throughout the park, which consists of hiking trails, lakes and lookout points. These mammals, especially the males, are very playful and can be often seen "horsing around".
Alberta Bull Elk
The fall in Alberta is mating season for elk, also called the Elk Rut. During this time you can see majestic groups (or harems) of elk that consist of a male and multiple cows (female elk) and calves. The bulls will aggressively guard their harems from other males.
Not A Hare Out Of Place
Our neighborhood has a mixture of yardscapes, including several natural yards that have replaced typical lawns with other natural materials such as wild flowers, wood chips, fruit trees and decorative logs. The local wildlife, including this white-tailed jackrabbit, love this habitat and it makes for excellent photography opportunities.
Alberta's Provincial Mammal
These beautiful Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep often congregate to graze near the roads in Jasper National Park. It is possible to tell the age of the males (recognized as having the large, thick, curled horns) by counting the dark rings on their horns. The darkest ring (which is composed of two rings close together) usually occurs around the age of 4, when the males begin mating, which is a stressful process for them and thus results in a ring to their horns. It is usually fairly easy to locate this double ring. Each dark ring after that occurs annually in the winter.