Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
@albertawildlife.bsky.social
Wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release. Registered charity. Located just north of Calgary.
📞 If you see injured or orphaned wildlife, call our Wildlife Hotline: 403-946-2361.
📞 If you see injured or orphaned wildlife, call our Wildlife Hotline: 403-946-2361.
We recently had a browse donation with plenty of pinecones attached, and our red squirrel patient has been loving the treat! 🐿️ #alberta #wildliferescue #charity
November 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
We recently had a browse donation with plenty of pinecones attached, and our red squirrel patient has been loving the treat! 🐿️ #alberta #wildliferescue #charity
We've got new merch! 🤩
We've added a crewneck sweater, a hoodie, and two iron-on patches to our online shop! All items feature cute new designs inspired by Alberta's native wildlife. 🦉 #charity #alberta #wildliferescue
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We've added a crewneck sweater, a hoodie, and two iron-on patches to our online shop! All items feature cute new designs inspired by Alberta's native wildlife. 🦉 #charity #alberta #wildliferescue
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November 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We've got new merch! 🤩
We've added a crewneck sweater, a hoodie, and two iron-on patches to our online shop! All items feature cute new designs inspired by Alberta's native wildlife. 🦉 #charity #alberta #wildliferescue
aiwc.shop
We've added a crewneck sweater, a hoodie, and two iron-on patches to our online shop! All items feature cute new designs inspired by Alberta's native wildlife. 🦉 #charity #alberta #wildliferescue
aiwc.shop
Sneak peek! 🤭
We've been working on something new...keep an eye out this week for a better look!
Items will be available for purchase on November 1st.
#wildliferescue #alberta #wildliferehab #charity
We've been working on something new...keep an eye out this week for a better look!
Items will be available for purchase on November 1st.
#wildliferescue #alberta #wildliferehab #charity
October 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Sneak peek! 🤭
We've been working on something new...keep an eye out this week for a better look!
Items will be available for purchase on November 1st.
#wildliferescue #alberta #wildliferehab #charity
We've been working on something new...keep an eye out this week for a better look!
Items will be available for purchase on November 1st.
#wildliferescue #alberta #wildliferehab #charity
We have moose news! 🫎📣
After much thought, the clinic team decided it was best to move our moose patient to another facility.
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
After much thought, the clinic team decided it was best to move our moose patient to another facility.
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
July 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We have moose news! 🫎📣
After much thought, the clinic team decided it was best to move our moose patient to another facility.
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
After much thought, the clinic team decided it was best to move our moose patient to another facility.
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
Two more orphaned bear cubs have come to the clinic! 🐻🐻
These unrelated cubs, both from the Slave Lake area, were observed without their mothers for several days.
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
These unrelated cubs, both from the Slave Lake area, were observed without their mothers for several days.
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
July 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Two more orphaned bear cubs have come to the clinic! 🐻🐻
These unrelated cubs, both from the Slave Lake area, were observed without their mothers for several days.
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
These unrelated cubs, both from the Slave Lake area, were observed without their mothers for several days.
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
Can you be-leaf our beaver patient has been with us for over a year! 🦫🤯
She still has another year in care before she's ready to be released back to the wild!
You can sponsor her care here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
She still has another year in care before she's ready to be released back to the wild!
You can sponsor her care here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
July 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Can you be-leaf our beaver patient has been with us for over a year! 🦫🤯
She still has another year in care before she's ready to be released back to the wild!
You can sponsor her care here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
She still has another year in care before she's ready to be released back to the wild!
You can sponsor her care here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
Make a difference for a magpie genius in the making by sponsoring their care! 💙
This fledgling is just one of many young injured and orphaned animals available to sponsor here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab
This fledgling is just one of many young injured and orphaned animals available to sponsor here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab
June 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Make a difference for a magpie genius in the making by sponsoring their care! 💙
This fledgling is just one of many young injured and orphaned animals available to sponsor here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab
This fledgling is just one of many young injured and orphaned animals available to sponsor here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab
Mmmm...dirt! 😋
Dirt might not be the first thing you'd think to feed a deer fawn, but it's a vital source of microbes for their growing gut. Without access to dirt, a deer fawn can't develop a healthy microbiome to digest their tough plant diet. 🦠🌿
#wildliferescue #alberta #wildliferehab
Dirt might not be the first thing you'd think to feed a deer fawn, but it's a vital source of microbes for their growing gut. Without access to dirt, a deer fawn can't develop a healthy microbiome to digest their tough plant diet. 🦠🌿
#wildliferescue #alberta #wildliferehab
June 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Mmmm...dirt! 😋
Dirt might not be the first thing you'd think to feed a deer fawn, but it's a vital source of microbes for their growing gut. Without access to dirt, a deer fawn can't develop a healthy microbiome to digest their tough plant diet. 🦠🌿
#wildliferescue #alberta #wildliferehab
Dirt might not be the first thing you'd think to feed a deer fawn, but it's a vital source of microbes for their growing gut. Without access to dirt, a deer fawn can't develop a healthy microbiome to digest their tough plant diet. 🦠🌿
#wildliferescue #alberta #wildliferehab
If looks could kill, great horned owls wouldn't need 4 deadly talons on each foot! 👀😅
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
June 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
If looks could kill, great horned owls wouldn't need 4 deadly talons on each foot! 👀😅
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
They grow up so fast! 😭
In just two weeks, our northern flicker patients went from featherless, blind hatchlings to fully feathered nestlings!
#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab
In just two weeks, our northern flicker patients went from featherless, blind hatchlings to fully feathered nestlings!
#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab
June 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
They grow up so fast! 😭
In just two weeks, our northern flicker patients went from featherless, blind hatchlings to fully feathered nestlings!
#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab
In just two weeks, our northern flicker patients went from featherless, blind hatchlings to fully feathered nestlings!
#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab
We've cared for nearly 500 wildlife patients so far this month! 🤯
Let's hear it for the rehabilitation team who are working hard to help these animals in need during our busiest time of year! 👏💙
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab
Let's hear it for the rehabilitation team who are working hard to help these animals in need during our busiest time of year! 👏💙
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab
June 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We've cared for nearly 500 wildlife patients so far this month! 🤯
Let's hear it for the rehabilitation team who are working hard to help these animals in need during our busiest time of year! 👏💙
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab
Let's hear it for the rehabilitation team who are working hard to help these animals in need during our busiest time of year! 👏💙
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab
🛑 REMINDER: A fledgling on the ground is probably ok!
Fledglings are kind of like the scruffy teenage phase for young songbirds. They are just starting to learn how to fly, and may find themselves in awkward places, BUT, they usually don't need help.
#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #charity
Fledglings are kind of like the scruffy teenage phase for young songbirds. They are just starting to learn how to fly, and may find themselves in awkward places, BUT, they usually don't need help.
#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #charity
June 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🛑 REMINDER: A fledgling on the ground is probably ok!
Fledglings are kind of like the scruffy teenage phase for young songbirds. They are just starting to learn how to fly, and may find themselves in awkward places, BUT, they usually don't need help.
#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #charity
Fledglings are kind of like the scruffy teenage phase for young songbirds. They are just starting to learn how to fly, and may find themselves in awkward places, BUT, they usually don't need help.
#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #charity
We're delighted to announce the release of last winter's bear cub! 🐻🎉
He arrived in care severely emaciated on December 9, 2024, and has since gained a whopping 38 kilograms!
#alberta #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #charity
He arrived in care severely emaciated on December 9, 2024, and has since gained a whopping 38 kilograms!
#alberta #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #charity
June 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
We're delighted to announce the release of last winter's bear cub! 🐻🎉
He arrived in care severely emaciated on December 9, 2024, and has since gained a whopping 38 kilograms!
#alberta #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #charity
He arrived in care severely emaciated on December 9, 2024, and has since gained a whopping 38 kilograms!
#alberta #wildliferehab #wildliferescue #charity
Reposted by Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
LOVE THESE TIPS! The only thing I would caution is if you grab "wildflower seed mixes" to plant that you look closely at what seeds are included. Sometimes it is a non-native mish-mash that can introduce invasives. Otherwise, great list!
A great article, that vitally includes the protection of bats! www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Insects are dying: here are 25 easy and effective ways you can help protect them
From turning out the lights to letting leaves rot, these small steps can create big changes at home or in the wild
www.theguardian.com
June 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
LOVE THESE TIPS! The only thing I would caution is if you grab "wildflower seed mixes" to plant that you look closely at what seeds are included. Sometimes it is a non-native mish-mash that can introduce invasives. Otherwise, great list!
The first black bear cub of the year has arrived in care! 🐻📣
This young female was found orphaned just outside of Whitecourt, AB. She's been very feisty and shows no signs of habituation.
You can sponsor her care here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
#alberta #wildliferescue #charity #wildliferehab
This young female was found orphaned just outside of Whitecourt, AB. She's been very feisty and shows no signs of habituation.
You can sponsor her care here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
#alberta #wildliferescue #charity #wildliferehab
June 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The first black bear cub of the year has arrived in care! 🐻📣
This young female was found orphaned just outside of Whitecourt, AB. She's been very feisty and shows no signs of habituation.
You can sponsor her care here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
#alberta #wildliferescue #charity #wildliferehab
This young female was found orphaned just outside of Whitecourt, AB. She's been very feisty and shows no signs of habituation.
You can sponsor her care here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
#alberta #wildliferescue #charity #wildliferehab
June 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🛑 REMINDER: Leave that fawn there!
Mother deer only visit their fawns to nurse for short periods each day. That means it's perfectly normal for a fawn to be on their own for most of the day.
#wildliferescue #alberta #charity
Mother deer only visit their fawns to nurse for short periods each day. That means it's perfectly normal for a fawn to be on their own for most of the day.
#wildliferescue #alberta #charity
June 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🛑 REMINDER: Leave that fawn there!
Mother deer only visit their fawns to nurse for short periods each day. That means it's perfectly normal for a fawn to be on their own for most of the day.
#wildliferescue #alberta #charity
Mother deer only visit their fawns to nurse for short periods each day. That means it's perfectly normal for a fawn to be on their own for most of the day.
#wildliferescue #alberta #charity
We're in need of pillowcases to be used as substrate for our baby bird patients! 🐣💙
If you have information regarding the donation of pillowcases, please email Clinic Operations Manager Raelee at raelee.barth@aiwc.ca.
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity #birds
If you have information regarding the donation of pillowcases, please email Clinic Operations Manager Raelee at raelee.barth@aiwc.ca.
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity #birds
June 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
We're in need of pillowcases to be used as substrate for our baby bird patients! 🐣💙
If you have information regarding the donation of pillowcases, please email Clinic Operations Manager Raelee at raelee.barth@aiwc.ca.
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity #birds
If you have information regarding the donation of pillowcases, please email Clinic Operations Manager Raelee at raelee.barth@aiwc.ca.
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity #birds
Back to the wild for this Swainson's hawk! 👏💙
His recovery was truly amazing, as he was found unable to stand due to a spinal injury. Just 11 days of supportive care later, and he was back to his active self and ready to be released!
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity #birds
His recovery was truly amazing, as he was found unable to stand due to a spinal injury. Just 11 days of supportive care later, and he was back to his active self and ready to be released!
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity #birds
June 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Back to the wild for this Swainson's hawk! 👏💙
His recovery was truly amazing, as he was found unable to stand due to a spinal injury. Just 11 days of supportive care later, and he was back to his active self and ready to be released!
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity #birds
His recovery was truly amazing, as he was found unable to stand due to a spinal injury. Just 11 days of supportive care later, and he was back to his active self and ready to be released!
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity #birds
This little long-tailed weasel was found orphaned in Medicine Hat at just 4 weeks old - far too young for him to care for himself!
#wildliferescue #alberta #charity
#wildliferescue #alberta #charity
June 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This little long-tailed weasel was found orphaned in Medicine Hat at just 4 weeks old - far too young for him to care for himself!
#wildliferescue #alberta #charity
#wildliferescue #alberta #charity
We have a moose calf in care! 🫎📣
She was found in Cochrane, unable to walk due to injuries from a barbed wire fence.
Thankfully, she is responding well to treatment and is once again back on her feet and eating well. We’re hopeful she’ll continue to heal so she can be returned to the wild. 💙
She was found in Cochrane, unable to walk due to injuries from a barbed wire fence.
Thankfully, she is responding well to treatment and is once again back on her feet and eating well. We’re hopeful she’ll continue to heal so she can be returned to the wild. 💙
June 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
We have a moose calf in care! 🫎📣
She was found in Cochrane, unable to walk due to injuries from a barbed wire fence.
Thankfully, she is responding well to treatment and is once again back on her feet and eating well. We’re hopeful she’ll continue to heal so she can be returned to the wild. 💙
She was found in Cochrane, unable to walk due to injuries from a barbed wire fence.
Thankfully, she is responding well to treatment and is once again back on her feet and eating well. We’re hopeful she’ll continue to heal so she can be returned to the wild. 💙
Make a difference for a wildlife patient (like this orphaned red squirrel) by sponsoring their care!
When you sponsor a patient, you'll receive:
💙 A personalized certificate
💙 The patient's story
💙 An 8 x 10 photo of the patient
Sponsor here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
When you sponsor a patient, you'll receive:
💙 A personalized certificate
💙 The patient's story
💙 An 8 x 10 photo of the patient
Sponsor here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
June 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Make a difference for a wildlife patient (like this orphaned red squirrel) by sponsoring their care!
When you sponsor a patient, you'll receive:
💙 A personalized certificate
💙 The patient's story
💙 An 8 x 10 photo of the patient
Sponsor here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
When you sponsor a patient, you'll receive:
💙 A personalized certificate
💙 The patient's story
💙 An 8 x 10 photo of the patient
Sponsor here: aiwc.shop/collections/...
BOO! 🦉
Did our great horned owlet patient scare you? This threat display is meant to make him look as big as possible to try and scare off potential predators (but we secretly think it looks a little silly. Shh, don't tell him.) 🤭
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
Did our great horned owlet patient scare you? This threat display is meant to make him look as big as possible to try and scare off potential predators (but we secretly think it looks a little silly. Shh, don't tell him.) 🤭
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
June 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
BOO! 🦉
Did our great horned owlet patient scare you? This threat display is meant to make him look as big as possible to try and scare off potential predators (but we secretly think it looks a little silly. Shh, don't tell him.) 🤭
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
Did our great horned owlet patient scare you? This threat display is meant to make him look as big as possible to try and scare off potential predators (but we secretly think it looks a little silly. Shh, don't tell him.) 🤭
#alberta #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #charity
The first skunk kit of the year has arrived at the clinic! 🦨
This little one was found alone outside of her den in SE Calgary without a mother skunk in sight. At just 2 weeks old, she requires round-the-clock care to meet all her needs. 🍼
#wildliferescue #alberta #charity
This little one was found alone outside of her den in SE Calgary without a mother skunk in sight. At just 2 weeks old, she requires round-the-clock care to meet all her needs. 🍼
#wildliferescue #alberta #charity
June 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The first skunk kit of the year has arrived at the clinic! 🦨
This little one was found alone outside of her den in SE Calgary without a mother skunk in sight. At just 2 weeks old, she requires round-the-clock care to meet all her needs. 🍼
#wildliferescue #alberta #charity
This little one was found alone outside of her den in SE Calgary without a mother skunk in sight. At just 2 weeks old, she requires round-the-clock care to meet all her needs. 🍼
#wildliferescue #alberta #charity
Remember our great horned owlet patient? Thanks to Master Bird Bander, Rick Morse, he has successfully integrated with a foster family! You can see him in this picture in the center, with his new foster siblings on either side.
#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #charity
#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #charity
May 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Remember our great horned owlet patient? Thanks to Master Bird Bander, Rick Morse, he has successfully integrated with a foster family! You can see him in this picture in the center, with his new foster siblings on either side.
#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #charity
#bird #alberta #wildliferescue #charity