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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
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Museum of Natural History located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Part of the Nova Scotia Museum family, sharing Nova Scotian natural and cultural history.
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#ChimenySwifts are migratory birds. Breeding in Canada, and the US, from Spring to late Summer then traveling to winter in South America. Birdwatching is one way we can help Chimney Swifts. To learn what more you can do:
www.birdscanada.org/bird-science...
#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk
Image on the left is of a Chimney Swift in flight against a white sky. The body is short and tapered with a white throat blending into a dusty light brown grey with a little tail. The wings are dark brown with a sharp tipped end. Central image is of a Chimney Swift pitched on a flat wooden board. The head has a dark brown cap, then white throat and dark brown back feathers. Right image is an illustration showing the breeding areas of Chimney Swifts in Canada and the US in red, the migration route in orange and the wintering area within South American as blue. Text: Chimney Swifts migrate to Canada and the US to breed then travel to South America for the winter. Birdwatching can help the Chimney Swift. Learn more at: https://www.birdscanada.org/bird-science/swiftwatch #NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #ChimneySwift. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
December 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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#ChimenySwifts fly to catch and eat insects, as insectivorous birds. A decrease in insect population impacts the Chimney Swift population. Modern chimneys reduce nesting sites too. Learning more about these unique birds is vital.
landbirdsar.merseytobeatic.ca/chimney-swif...
Image of a single Chimney Swift looking upwards from its nest, dark brown cap with white cheeks and throat. The body is light brown, and dusty grey, resting on the nest attached to the walls of a darkened chimney. Text: Chimney Swift. Yellow circle. Endangered Species at Risk. Chimney Swifts tend to nest in urban chimneys, hence their name. They are small brown–grey feathered birds with a distinctly pointed body, long narrow wings, and short tail. Chimney Swifts catch insects while flying and their flight is described as rapid and jerky. #NSWildifeSpotlight#SpeciesAtRisk #ChimneySwift. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
December 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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She's always very stylish with her nails!
December 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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The #AtlanticWhitefish is about 20-25 cm long with a dark green-blue back, a silvery white belly and a forked tail. Its important to recognize them since they are a protected species.
Learn more www.coastalaction.org/coastal-acti...

#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #AtlanticWhitefish
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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As a result of a dam at Hebb Lake, Atlantic White fish have had no access to the sea for over 100 years. Since 2012, a fishway was constructed in an attempt to aid fish migration. sarguide.speciesatrisk.ca/sites/sargui...

#NSWildifeSpotlight #SpeciesAtRisk #AtlanticWhitefish
An image of a single Atlantic Whitefish looking towards the right in side profile. The fish medium length, similar to a trout, with a dark green to dark blue back, lighter sides and a silvery white belly and a deeply forked tail. Text: Atlantic Whitefish. Yellow circle, Endangered Species at Risk. Atlantic Whitefish were an anadromous fish, traveling from freshwater to ocean waters throughout their lifecycle. Now they are only found in 3 lakes in the Petite Rivière watershed near Lunenburg County. #NSWildifeSpotlight#SpeciesAtRisk #AtlanticWhiteFish. Logo: Museum of Natural History a part of the NSM.
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Thank you!
November 22, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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It's definitely both
November 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Thank you to the staff, volunteers, and visitors for ongoing efforts to foster a safe and inclusive space for all. Let's keep working!
Rainbow image made from images of nature like flowers, lichen, and the ocean.
November 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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This national award recognizes MNH as an organization demonstrating outstanding commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive environments for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals.
November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM