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Can You Name This Bird?

Posted on April 11, 2019

Image of an American Goldfinch


Can You Name This Bird?

The sights and sounds of returning birds are sure signs of spring, but how many of them can you name?

Make use of this mini guide to common birds at FortWhyte Alive and try identifying this bird for yourself:

Common FortWhyte Birds Guide


Get the Guide

Download and print or save to your smartphone so you have it on hand for all your outdoor adventures this spring.


Why should you care about identifying birds?

Being able to tell a warbler from a goldfinch simply feels good. It also opens up a whole new way of seeing the world around you — getting to know a species that you simply might not have ever noticed before can put a familiar face to bigger issues like habitat loss and climate change.


If you're interested in learning more about common birds, be sure to join us for our popular Birding and Breakfast series.