Wildlife Update — March 2010

On the Fly: Migrating in the Face of Extinction » By April Overall Over 500 species of migratory birds stop over in Canada as they make their way to wintering or breeding grounds. En route they face a number of challenges including poor weather, changing climate, a loss of habitat, habitat degradation, pollution, hunting and predation.

Walk for Wildlife » By Stephanie Bonner There’s no question that Canadians lead busy lives, but how much of what we do involves physical activity? We tend to be on the go just to keep up, with grocery shopping, picking up the kids, tidying the house—and with all that hustle and bustle there doesn’t seem to be enough time left over to get outside.

You Asked for It

When Skunks Move In By Terri-Lee Reid Q. I have noticed an increase in the skunks that have moved in under my deck. What should I do?  Read the answer »

Feature Project

The Shelf Life of the Northern Bottlenosed Whale By April Overall  As a non-migratory species, the northern bottlenose whale’s Scotian Shelf population spends approximately 57 per cent of its time at the entrance of the Gully. Read full story »

Take Five

Five Activities for Your Walk By Stephanie Bonner Don't traipse along without purpose! Get a mission and carry it out! We've got five activities you can do along your walk. Read full list »

Get the Facts!

On top of their annual migration to warmer climes and back again, Canada Geese may also take on a moult migration. What is the purpose of this trip? Answer the question »

Issue Update

The Butterfly Effect By April Overall  Every autumn, approximately 60 million butterflies fly nearly 2,500 kilometres to central Mexico to escape the cold. But it seems this year’s trek has proven difficult for the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), as it’s had the lowest population levels on record.    Read more »

Amazing Magazines

Want to know the truth about owls, explore Canada’s marine-protected areas or hear the harrowing tale of Quebec’s endangered woodland caribou? Subscribe now to CWF’s Canadian Wildlife magazine to receive the current March/April 2010 issue for those stories and much more.

Feature Wallpaper

Your desktop is the perfect habitat for this wild wallpaper! This month we’re featuring Sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) taking off from the fields in southwest Saskatchewan to make their annual southern trek.

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CWF Photo Club

Snap signs of spring this March! Show us what warmer weather has revealed in your neck of the woods.

Give a Wildlife Advocate the Recognition They Deserve

Do you know a person or group who devotes their time to the conservation of wildlife and habitat? Whether they are active through an organization, through their job, through their school or for pleasure, CWF wants to hear about it! Log onto cwf-fcf.org/en/action/funding-awards to download a nomination page today. Recipients will be guests at CWF’s Awards Banquet and presentation in Quebec City and will meet the CWF Executive Board. Come on, Canada! We can’t wait to hear who’s making a difference.

National Walk for Wildlife Week

Get outside and Walk for Wildlife this National Wildlife Week! Visit the National Wildlife Week Website

CWF Silent Auction

One way we raise funds for our important initiatives is to host events where we have silent auctions. If you have an item of value that you would like to donate to CWF please call or email us today!