This is the
VOICE OF SUNNYHILL
Words and photo by Scottie Potter
Canada Goslings!
Canada geese are some of the most resilient nesters around! Not only are goose parents famously protective of their nests, but newly hatched goslings can fall over 2 stories without injury. Goose parents are also willing to "adopt" the young of unrelated geese, hence why you might see goslings of different ages following the same parents.
Submitted by Scottie Potter
Nesting Magpies
Black billed magpie nests may look a bit messy, but they’re actually carefully constructed, and can take up to seven weeks to complete. Both partners tend to the nest, with the female focusing on the internal structure while the male builds a large domed roof to protect against birds-of-prey. These nests are deceptively sturdy too, and are often used year after year.
by Scottie Potter
Urban Bobcats
Recent years have seen an influx of bobcat sightings in Calgary, including the areas around Sunnyhill. These athletic and adaptive cats are opportunistic predators, willing to hunt prey on the ground or in trees.
What to do if you encounter a bobcat? While they pose no danger to people, bobcats may see small pets as prey. Keeping cats indoors and small dogs leashed is a good way to avoid a bad bobcat encounter.
Bobcat on McHugh Bluff. Photo by Scottie Potter.
Nature Photo Submissions
L: Coyote and mallards at Prince’s Island Park. Photo by Teale Sargent. Submitted by Cindy Schnee.
R: Immature bald eagle and harassing magpies on McHugh Bluff. Submitted by Mia Rushton.
