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Brian Keating
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Lifetime Naturalist (since age 12), international Nature guide, Children’s book author, Media guy who celebrates our incredible natural environments; co-producer of GreatBigNature.com & owner of GoingWild.org
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While most songbirds have left the Rocky Mountains for the freezing times ahead - one special exception remains. The antics of American Dippers are so enjoyable, they make up for the lack of many other #birds.
November 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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It was a Badlands & Snow goose weekend of abundance! Nothing like being in our camper with a blizzard raging outside, but the next two days were bliss, with some excellent wildlife sightings! (8 minutes listening time) www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
November 19, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Interested in the wolverine? Fascinating animals. abearandbisoninn.com/2025/11/14/d...
Ghosts of the Mountains: Alberta’s Wolverines | A Bear & Bison Inn
Wolverine conservation in Alberta reveals a population decline. Research, risks, and solutions that can protect this mountain species.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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You otter be excited about this! highriveronline.com/articles/riv...
River otters spotted in Okotoks amid southern Alberta resurgence
Local resident, Shannon McClelland Turner, was shocked when she spotted three river otters in Okotoks on Monday, Nov. 10. She posted the video of her sighting to Facebook saying,
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November 17, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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jslnhl.substack.com/p/shut-your-... Well worth a read: Shut your Trap -- What the Commercial trapping industry doesn't want you to know.
Shut Your Trap
What the commercial fur trapping industry does not want you to know
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November 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Aurora color guide! What creates the different shades?

Different atoms getting "excited" at different altitudes

The bright reds are a sign of a particularly intense event
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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As wetlands freeze over to the north, waters that remain open will draw in migrating waterbirds. Today, our local river was a magnet for ducks, geese and grebes. #birds
Common Mergansers (three of them) swim side by side on a river. A male Hooded Merganser with a dramatic black and white headgear swims away form the camera. A rather drab winter plumage Pied-billed Grebe swims away from the camera on a cold grey waterbody.
November 6, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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I thought there was a chance that this cat skull that I found might be a Bobcat and a good record for S #AB. But see that tiny premolar- that makes this an unlucky House Cat that must have wandered far from the farm.
A skull of a House Cat being held in the hand. There is no lower jaw, but the teeth remain to ID the remains.
October 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Reporting from around his #YYC yard and from around our world, Brian Keating has been generously sharing his wild adventures and enriching our community through story. His energetic contributions have greatly contributed to a #Calgary culture that grows intertwined with our natural heritage.
Photo of Brian Keating holding a larger tiger salamander. A pile of firewood serves as a background to this fall scene.
October 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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I watched an early morning bird-of-prey backyard drama, as told on my final weekly CBC segment! From now on, I’ll be the Homestretch naturalist reporting monthly, scheduled mid-month:
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
October 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Here’s a repost (with written descriptions) of one remarkable experience! I have also reposted the CBC segment here, describing it all. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
October 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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The remarkable wild parrots of New Zealand. I mean, how can you not be in awe of the Kea, Kaka & Kakapo! (8min. Listening time) www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
October 19, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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We are now able to experience Whooping Cranes in ways that were unimaginable only a few decades ago. It's probably been hundreds of years since flocks, numbering in the dozens of individuals, danced together in the warm autumn light. #Birds #conservation #SK
October 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Though not a busy as their more famous kin the beaver, right now Muskrats are very occupied in their own right making winter preparations. #mammals
A muskrat is standing on a large pile of leafy debris beside a slam blue wetland.
October 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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This is the story of meeting up with Jane Goodall & tracking her chimpanzees nearly 4 decades ago. It’s one of the short videos I mentioned in my CBC radio tribute to Jane yesterday. (Be prepared for a very young & skinny Brian Keating)
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October 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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My wife and I first met Jane Goodall 38 years ago. We have been privileged to call her a good friend for all those years. Here’s my CBC tribute to this remarkable woman that aired yesterday. (11 minutes listening time) www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
October 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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The rarest penguin in the world, as seen, photographed & described via my latest CBC segment, recorded live in New Zealand (8 min listening time)
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
October 1, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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It actually brushed my hand as it passed by as I filmed! Remarkable birds!
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September 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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On more thing: they have a dorsal fin that looks like it’s a Mickey Mouse ear!

www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
September 17, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Smallest dolphin in the world! Here’s how we encountered them last week (8 minutes listening time, live from New Zealand) www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
September 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Whale song & swimming update, live from Tonga! (9 minutes listening time)
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September 5, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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They use their big feet to make a compost pile to incubate their eggs! It’s a Megapode! Crazy! (8 minutes listening time):
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
August 26, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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I could actually feel the pulse of the humpback song on my chest! For the full story, have a listen, recorded live from Tonga (9min)
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
August 26, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Sunday reads: Nature Alberta’s summer publication is out now, & it’s a special #water issue. Covering water #conservation issues in the province of #Alberta. You can read for free online at naturealberta.ca/magazine/ Magazine - Nature Alberta

#naturealberta #glaciers #waterconservation #wetlands
August 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM