Nature Saskatchewan - Flowers for the Flight: The Importance of Fall Plants to Monarch Butterflies
Regina, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - September 4, 2025) - As the breeding season for birds wraps up in the prairies, keen observers can turn their eyes to another flighted critter that sticks around into fall- the Monarch butterfly. The well-known Monarch yearly migration encompasses a journey of nearly 6,000 miles, a journey that takes four generations of this enigmatic species to complete. At the very northern tip of their range, Saskatchewan is lucky enough to host several generations...
2025-09-04 2:00 PM EDT
Nature Saskatchewan: Tiny Talons on the Move-A New Generation of Burrowing Owls Appears
Regina, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2025) - The middle of July marks the end of an important milestone in the life cycle of a Burrowing Owl and the beginning of another. For the past several weeks, juvenile owls have been tended to and fed by their parents. The young owls are beginning to practice their hunting and flying skills and venturing out on their own to nearby burrows. While this time of year is great for spotting Burrowing Owls,...
2025-07-16 11:00 AM EDT
Nature Saskatchewan: Young Loggerhead Shrikes Are Taking Flight Across the Prairies
Regina, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2025) - Summer is underway, meaning young at-risk Loggerhead Shrikes are out taking their first flights across the prairies. This is the perfect time to watch the clumsy young practice their flying and hunting skills, and help monitor their population and distribution across Saskatchewan.Although quick learners, it takes a lot of practice for young Loggerhead Shrikes to successfully hunt insects, reptiles, rodents, and other prey. To add to the...
2025-07-09 11:00 AM EDT
Nature Saskatchewan: Vanishing Voices of the Grasslands-Spotlight on the Endangered Chestnut-collared Longspur
Regina, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - June 25, 2025) - If you are out working, hiking, or birding this summer in grassland areas, keep your eye out for one of our most colourful prairie bird species- the Chestnut-collared Longspur!This prairie specialist makes a big splash on the landscape with its bold colours and bright, sweet song! Slightly larger than a sparrow, males have a black belly and chest, brown back, yellow throat, black and white mask, and a bright reddish-orange patch on...
2025-06-25 11:17 AM EDT
Nature Saskatchewan - Plovers on the Shore: Piping Plover Time Has Come Again!
Regina, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - June 19, 2025) - With summer right around the corner, the beach has been calling to us…and to Piping Plovers! Similar to most of us in the warm months, these shorebirds love to hit the beach. Unlike many of our bird species in Saskatchewan, who nest in the prairie grasses and trees, the beach and shoreline is essential nesting habitat for our plovers. Piping Plovers are extremely adorable, but they can be quite tricky to spot,...
2025-06-19 5:25 PM EDT