Brian Keating

Can you tell these swans apart? This former biologist worries hunters won't | CBC News The federal government is considering a proposal to establish a new hunting season for tundra swans in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan — a move that one hunter says could endanger the trumpeter swa...

Proposed tundra swan hunting season on Prairies prompts concern from hunter. Hunt could lead to sensitive trumpeter swans being mistaken for tundra swans. cbc.ca/news/canada/... #CdnSci #ecology #biology #science #SciChat

Going Wild Brian Keating - Dalhousie Community Association An inspiring evening focused on wild places near and far and the importance of protecting our natural spaces.

This just went live yesterday! If you are around & in Calgary on March 26, it would be fantastic to see you there!

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L’impressionnant retour du pygargue à tête blanche Dans les Prairies et une partie du Québec et de l'Ontario, les populations d’aigles à tête blanche ont bondi de 4000 % en une cinquantaine d'années.

Bonjour!
Want to read/hear the good news about the Alberta Bald eagle population in French? (5 min segment)
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Here’s why bald eagle sightings have soared across Alberta | CBC News Through conservation efforts leading to a resurgence of bald eagle numbers across the continent, the iconic raptors can be found practically anywhere in Alberta, from along the Bow River in Calgary to...

Just published! A good news nature story: Here’s why bald eagle sightings have soared across Alberta | CBC News www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

You are in the right group of animals (rodents), but think small, much smaller. Hope you enjoyed the podcast as much as I enjoyed picking apart the pellet!🤗

Heather, this obviously ain’t your first rodeo! Or should I say, owl pellet!🤗 Enjoy the podcast. I think you’ll get a kick out of it. It’s only 8 minutes listening time.

Check out the red circle on the owl pellet photo: any idea of what the heck it is? The answer is here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Have a fantastic safari, Chris! Looking forward to hearing your stories & seeing your stories that result!

A mature Bald Eagle perches in a hoar frost coated deciduous tree against a blue sky background.

Bald Eagles overwinter where there is open water - and when conditions are freezing and humid, it makes for some amazing scenes. Eagles and hoar frost play nicely together in juxtaposition and polarity. #birds

Yes, 2025 witnessed an abundance of bad Canadian environmental news, but there were some impressive good things that happened, too. (7 minute CBC radio segment) www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

A coyote walks in the deep white snow.

When everything is covered in white, a Coyote's black nose and black tail tip really marks their startings and endings. #wildlife

They not only survive, but they appear to thrive in the coldest of a Canadian winter deep freeze. How do they do it? (8 min listening time)
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Holy turtle!!!

Two Red Squirrels poke their heads our of a cavity in a tree trunk.

American Red Squirrels are fiesty, fiery, forest firecrackers that seem to be either chattering or chasing some one or some thing.
But every now and then, you get a glimpse of their softer side. Their calm demeanor never does seem to last for too long. #mammals.

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.

Only a family of red squirrels!

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-...

Interested in the wolverine? Fascinating animals. abearandbisoninn.com/2025/11/14/d...

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,

You otter be excited about this! highriveronline.com/articles/riv...

Shut Your Trap What the commercial fur trapping industry does not want you to know

jslnhl.substack.com/p/shut-your-... Well worth a read: Shut your Trap -- What the Commercial trapping industry doesn't want you to know.

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

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.

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

A skull of a House Cat being held in the hand. There is no lower jaw, but the teeth remain to ID the remains.

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.

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.

Thank you Rose! Indeed, there is so much our own backyard worth celebrating!

Oh my, Chris! Thanks so much for your kind words!!!! I’m deeply honoured that you took the time to share this!

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:
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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-...

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-...

Thank you Nancy! There’s no doubt about it, it was one of our most significant life experiences!