{"id":542627,"date":"2026-03-17T16:11:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/542627\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:11:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:11:17","slug":"after-wolverine-sighting-west-of-calgary-airdrie-residents-share-backyard-wildlife-discoverairdrie-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/542627\/","title":{"rendered":"After wolverine sighting west of Calgary, Airdrie residents share backyard wildlife – DiscoverAirdrie.com"},"content":{"rendered":"

Airdrie-area residents are offering a snapshot of local wildlife after a recent callout prompted by a rare wolverine sighting west of Calgary.<\/p>\n

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Following a DiscoverAirdrie request for submissions, readers shared photos capturing eagles, owls, moose, geese and horses spotted in and around the region.<\/p>\n

\"AA bald eagle perches in a tree northwest of Airdrie. Photo \/ Barry Philpott<\/p>\n

Several submissions featured eagles \u2014 one of Alberta\u2019s most recognizable birds of prey.<\/p>\n

\"AA bald eagle perches in a tree in the Airdrie area. Photo \/ Dy Run<\/p>\n

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation says the province is home to both bald and golden eagles, which are often seen soaring over river valleys or open plains.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Bald eagles are commonly found near water, where they feed primarily on fish, while golden eagles are more often seen hunting mammals across open landscapes.<\/p>\n

\"AnAn owl perches in a tree in northwest Airdrie. Photo \/ Michelle Brodie<\/p>\n

Owls also appeared in reader submissions, typically photographed in treed areas and near open fields.<\/p>\n

\"AnAn owl perches in a tree at Elk Hill Playground in Airdrie. Photo \/ Angela Stone<\/p>\n

Nature Alberta says more than a dozen owl species are found in the province, with some \u2014 including the great horned owl \u2014 commonly seen year-round, while others appear seasonally.<\/p>\n

Some species, such as snowy owls, are more often seen in winter, particularly in open areas.<\/p>\n

\"MooseMoose stand within Airdrie city limits on Feb. 15, 2025. Photo \/ Michelle Brodie<\/p>\n

Moose sightings shared by readers reflect how wildlife continues to move through areas near growing communities.<\/p>\n

The Government of Alberta<\/a> says suburban development and expanding urban green spaces have increased the likelihood of encounters between people and moose.<\/p>\n

While moose are not typically aggressive, they can become dangerous if stressed or protecting their young, and residents are advised to keep their distance.<\/p>\n

\"AA Canada goose stands on a third-floor balcony in the Willowbrook neighbourhood of Airdrie. Photo \/ Barbara Trudeau<\/p>\n

A goose also appeared among the submissions \u2014 a common presence in many Alberta communities.<\/p>\n

The provincial government says Canada geese have adapted well to urban environments, where they can thrive due to limited natural predators and readily available food sources such as grass.<\/p>\n

Geese can be territorial and may act aggressively when protecting nests or young, and residents are advised not to feed them and to give them space.<\/p>\n

\"AA horse grazes in northwest Airdrie. Photo \/ Barry Philpott<\/p>\n

Some submissions also included horses, reflecting the mix of wildlife and agricultural life that defines much of the Airdrie region.<\/p>\n

The City of Airdrie says the area is home to a wide range of animals \u2014 including deer, coyotes, skunks and beavers \u2014 and notes that co-existing with wildlife is key to maintaining a healthy urban ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Residents are advised not to feed wildlife, to keep pets under control and to give animals space to avoid conflict.<\/p>\n

The reader callout followed a March 9 article documenting a wolverine captured on a trail camera west of Calgary \u2014 a sighting described as a \u201cfirst-in-a-lifetime opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

While no additional wolverine sightings were submitted, the photos offer a snapshot of the animals more commonly seen across the Airdrie area.<\/p>\n

Wolverine sightings, while rare, have surfaced closer to home in the past.<\/p>\n

In November 2024, DiscoverAirdrie reported that an Airdrie resident described seeing what he believed to be a wolverine crossing Veterans Boulevard.<\/p>\n

\u201cI knew for sure it was a wolverine. I\u2019ve seen a lot of animals, but this was something else,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The sighting could not be independently confirmed.<\/p>\n

The response offers a reminder that while rare sightings like a wolverine may capture attention, it\u2019s the everyday encounters that continue to define life alongside wildlife in the Airdrie area.<\/p>\n

Send your news tips, story ideas, pictures, and videos to news@discoverairdrie.com. You can also message and follow us on Twitter: @AIR1061FM.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Airdrie-area residents are offering a snapshot of local wildlife after a recent callout prompted by a rare wolverine…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":542628,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194293],"tags":[49,2798,48],"class_list":{"0":"post-542627","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-calgary","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-calgary","10":"tag-canada"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/542627","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=542627"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/542627\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/542628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=542627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=542627"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=542627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}