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VOICE OF SUNNYHILL
Submitted by Scottie Potter
Nesting Magpies
Black billed magpie nests may look a bit messy, but they’re actually carefully constructed, and can take up to seven weeks to complete. Both partners tend to the nest, with the female focusing on the internal structure while the male builds a large domed roof to protect against birds-of-prey. These nests are deceptively sturdy too, and are often used year after year.
by Scottie Potter
Urban Bobcats
Recent years have seen an influx of bobcat sightings in Calgary, including the areas around Sunnyhill. These athletic and adaptive cats are opportunistic predators, willing to hunt prey on the ground or in trees.
What to do if you encounter a bobcat? While they pose no danger to people, bobcats may see small pets as prey. Keeping cats indoors and small dogs leashed is a good way to avoid a bad bobcat encounter.
Bobcat on McHugh Bluff. Photo by Scottie Potter.
Nature Photo Submissions
L: Coyote and mallards at Prince’s Island Park. Photo by Teale Sargent. Submitted by Cindy Schnee.
R: Immature bald eagle and harassing magpies on McHugh Bluff. Submitted by Mia Rushton.
