Small but mighty! Fishers (Pekania pennanti) are approximately the size of a large house cat, but these cousins of the weasel are more fierce than friendly. 📸 Photo by Lynn Bystrom #FabPhotoFriday #WildlifePhotography #NatureLovers

Nose-to-nose in the winter woods 🫎❄️ Looks like these Moose (Alces alces) are having a quiet forest meeting caught on camera. #CameraTrapTuesday #Moose #WinterWildlife #NatureLovers

A small star at ground level 🌟 Keep an eye out for these tiny Starflowers (Lysimachia borealis) blooming on the forest floor in the spring months! 📸 Photo by Varina Crisfield #FabPhotoFriday #AlbertaBiodiversity #AlbertaFlowers

Map it, filter it, explore it 🗺️🔍 Head to https://ow.ly/Zyry50Y1kth to start exploring the Mapping Portal, or check out our YouTube channel for a step-by-step tutorial on its features and functionalities: https://ow.ly/zB9t50Y1kti #MappingPortal #MappingTools #DataVisualization #EnvironmentalData

Take a look at those horns! 🐏 Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) horns grow continuously throughout their lives, forming annual growth rings (similar to tree rings) that can reveal the sheep's age and history. #CameraTrapTuesday #BighornSheep #Albertawildlife

Some birds sing, Black-capped Chickadees (Poecile atricapillus) introduce themselves! Their iconic "chickadee-dee-dee" call can be heard year-round across the province. 📸 Photo by Victoria Dennis #FabPhotoFriday #BirdsofAlberta #BlackcappedChickadee

Join us virtually on Thursday, February 5th, at 12 pm for a free webinar showcasing the Government of Alberta's Wetland Inventory Pilot Results with Senior Earth Observation Data Scientist Michael Merchant. Register here: https://ow.ly/sS4V50XTz1g

Red Foxes (Vulpes vulpes) and their rusty coats stand out nicely in a winter landscape 🦊❄️ Although they are usually more active around dusk or at night, these incredibly adaptable animals can still be commonly seen during the day. #CameraTrapTuesday #RedFox #AlbertaWildlife

Small Squirrel, big world. 🐿️ This Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel (Spermophilus lateralis) has the best view on the mountain. 🏔️ Have you spotted these little guys on your alpine hikes? 📸 Photo by Marc La Fleche #FabPhotoFriday #GoldenmantledGroundSquirrel #AlbertaWildlife

We "herd" you like Pronghorns (Antilocapra americana), so here's a group of them 😉 #CameraTrapTuesday #AlbertaWildlife #Pronghorn

Here's some Powdered Sunshine (Vulpicida pinastri) brightening up the forest! ☀️ The yellow powder on the edges is reproductive structures made of fungal threads and algal cells that can rub off and transport to a new location to start a new lichen. 📸 Photo by Diane Haughland #FabPhotoFriday #Lichen

Happy New Year! 🥳 Thank you to everyone who contributed to, supported, and engaged with our data and research over the past year—we couldn’t do this work without you. We hope you had a great holiday season and are feeling refreshed and ready to take on the New Year! #HappyNewYear #ABMIatWork

Being this close to a Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos) isn't a view you'd want to see in person 😱🐻 It's a good thing we have cameras to capture what it's like instead! #CameraTrapTuesday #AlbertaWildlife #GrizzyBear

No matter the weather, you can count on the White Spruce (Picea glauca) to stay evergreen 🌲 📸 Photo by Sarah Townson captured in Banff National Park #FabPhotoFriday #WhiteSpruce #NaturePhotography #MountainViews

ABMI’s new report showcases how we monitor change across the Al-Pac FMA area, including field surveys, remote sensing, acoustic monitoring, lidar, species sampling, and advanced landscape indicators. See the methods and read the full report here: https://ow.ly/iWS450XNtPt #Ecology #Biodiversity

Bull Elk (Cervus canadensis) are built for winter with their thick coats, powerful frames, and undeniable presence🦌 #CameraTrapTuesday #Elk #Wapiti #AlbertaWildlife

This Hoary Marmot (Marmota caligata) is all fluffed up and ready for the weekend! 📸 Photo by Elvis Pineda #FabPhotoFriday #AlbertaWildlife #HoaryMarmot #WildlifePhotography #CanadianWildlife

Check out our newest webinar, in which Michael Merchant presents an approach to high-resolution Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem mapping, which uses multiple sources of remote sensing data and advanced machine learning modelling to predict GDE locations. youtu.be/6IuHUYX9Pfk?...

Migration season may be behind us, but we’re still thinking about those bird-filled skies and warmer days ⛅ #CameraTrapTuesday #BirdsofAlberta

ABMI has released a new report on the status of land cover & biodiversity in the Al-Pac FMA area. It analyzes 656 species, land cover change since 1950, human footprint trends, key indicators, and research spotlights on caribou habitat, harvest patterns & at-risk birds. https://ow.ly/uacE50XIJkc

Baby, it's cold outside! But not too cold for the Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus). This colourful year-round resident of Alberta can be found snacking on fruits and berries in most areas of the province. 📸 Photo by Arnold Janz #FabPhotoFriday #BirdsofAlberta #WinterWonderland

"No, I'm serious, the fish I caught was THIS big!" With wingspans up to 2 m, Sandhill Cranes (Antigone canadensis) were built to be dramatic. #CameraTrapTuesday #BirdsofAlberta

#DYK that we have orchids growing natively here in Alberta? Venus' Slipper (Calypso bulbosa), also known as Fairy Slippers, is a bright pinky-purple #orchid variety found in the sheltered areas of forest floors. 📸 Photo by Kirstan Tereschyn #FabPhotoFriday #AlbertaFlowers

Cougar on the prowl! Although Cougars (Puma concolor) are most at home in the mountains, the ABMI has detected Cougars in every Natural Region in Alberta except for the Canadian Shield! Have you ever spotted one in the wild? #CameraTrapTuesday #Cougar #AlbertaWildlife

For the first 12 days of December, we're showing off some of our Processing Centre's favourite Cryptogams! Check back every day for some fun info about lichens and mosses

Here's a Black Bear cub for Black Friday! 🐻 This little one has the right idea for how to avoid crowds today. 📸 Photo by Adam Sprott #FabPhotoFriday #BlackFriday #BlackBear #AlbertaWildlife

POV: You’re interrupting a secret 4 am meeting for Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) 🦌 #CameraTrapTuesday #NocturnalWildlife #MuleDeer #NatureAtNight

Wetlands at sunset are truly dreamy 🌾 #DYK that around 21% of Alberta is covered by wetlands? Explore our Wetland Atlas of Alberta for information on wetland ecosystems in Alberta. Dive in here: https://ow.ly/Z8L050XtQNB#DYK 📸 Photo by Victoria Dennis #FabPhotoFriday #Wetlands #NaturePhotography

Check out this close-up! The Canada Lynx (Lynx canadensis) is an ambush hunter with precise hearing and laser-sharp eyesight that can spot prey almost a football field away! #CameraTrapTuesday #CanadaLynx #ABWildlife

For today’s #FabPhotoFriday we’re showing off this gorgeous shot of a Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus). Although their ears are short, they still have impeccable hearing to detect their prey. 📸 Photo by Tony Campbell #BirdsofAlberta #Owl #AlbertaWildlife

13 new fungi species have been discovered right here in Alberta’s forests! 🍄 Check out this Global News feature with Diane Haughland (University of Alberta), highlighting exciting discoveries from research in collaboration with the ABMI: https://ow.ly/ThPn50Xrg96 #Mycology #ForestEcology #Lichen

Bison on the move! 🦬 This #CameraTrapTuesday capture shows a couple of Bison (Bison bison) moving through a regenerating forest. Just one example of how Alberta’s landscapes are constantly changing and full of life. #CameraTrapTuesday #Bison #ABWildlife

Today, on Remembrance Day, we pause to remember the courage of those whose dedication and sacrifice helped shape the world we share ❤️ 📸 Photo by Hedwig Lankau #RemembranceDay

This Polar Sunburst Lichen (Xanthomendoza hasseana) adds a bright pop of colour to Alberta’s landscapes. Lichens like this one are partnerships between fungi and algae (or cyanobacteria) living together. A great example of teamwork in nature 🤝 📸 Photo by Diane Haughland

This week, four of us from the ABMI attended the #GoGeomatics Expo 2025—an excellent opportunity to connect with industry professionals, explore emerging #geospatial technologies, and discuss ideas and collaborations to support our current and future projects.

Have you checked out the Human Footprint Inventory yet? This dataset tracks visible human land use across Alberta, including agriculture, energy, forestry, and urban development. See it come to life by using the ABMI's Mapping Portal and compare the HFI with other ABMI datasets. https://maps.abmi.ca

📢 Under today's Full Beaver Supermoon, we welcome the newest chapter of Wetland Atlas of Alberta: 4.5 The Ecological Role of Beavers in Alberta's Wetlands 🦫 Visit The Wetland Atlas of Alberta to read more: https://ow.ly/mNyZ50Xm8bB #WetlandAtlas #Wetlands #Alberta #ABMIatWork #AlbertaWildlife

Check out this CBC story on a project we’re part of with the Conklin Resource Development Advisory Committee and the University of Alberta. The study looks at how oil sands noise might affect hunters calling moose, supported by Alberta’s Oil Sands Monitoring Program. 🔗 https://ow.ly/W8uE50XmGV9

This is your bear-y important reminder to take a stretch break! 🐻 #CameraTrapTuesday #ABWildlife #Bear

The Biodiversity Trajectories Project supports an effort to monitor #biodiversity outcomes of the ecosystem-based management (EBM) and the natural disturbance models of #forestry. Learn more about this collaborative project: https://ow.ly/bzBs50XgCaZ

A great read about the benefits of embracing open science practices!

#DYK that the ABMI offers multiple terabytes of freely available #biodiversity and land cover data? Check it out: https://abmi.ca/abmi-home/data-resources/data-portal-main.html

The latest on our blog: Read on to learn about how the ABMI’s Imaging Centre has developed a new automated workflow to better detect and delineate wellsites across Alberta, advancing the precision of land-use mapping and habitat monitoring. https://ow.ly/quKj50XgACS #lidar #machinelearning

Bear cubs always seem to have so much fun with our equipment... #CameraTrapTuesday

Seirophora contortuplicata or Crannied Orangebush Lichen. 📷 Diane Haughland If you're interested in learning about Alberta's lichen species, check out Diane's 2021 webinar on our YouTube channel:#FabPhotoFriday ow.ly/oFhz50LRNza

A Canada lynx moving through some deep snow on a balmy -29 degree celsius night one year ago! #CameraTrapTuesday

Did you know that Alberta has river mussels? 📷 Anopodonta sp. by Rob Hinchliffe #FabPhotoFriday

Ever wonder how you can estimate population density using camera traps? Which mathematical models are available, and how they work? If so, join WildCAM's webinar on February 8th at 1 PM MST. Details and registration here:#CameraTrapTuesday ow.ly/7Ijs50MrSBm

Shield moss near Fort McMurray #FabPhotoFriday 📷 Kate Tucker

This is the same location, but with a difference of a few months and about an extra meter of snow. The added height from the snow helped us get this excellent image of a least chipmunk. #CameraTrapTuesday