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The ABMI is a global leader in biodiversity monitoring. We tell the factual story of Alberta’s wildlife & ecosystems through high quality data & information.

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Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · 14h

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

Improved Habitat Monitoring in Alberta using Lidar and Machine Learning in Wellsite Identification

<p>Scientists at the ABMI's Imaging Centre are leveraging the power of an impressive partnership: remote sensing (lidar) and machine learning. By combining these advanced technologies, imaging experts can now automatically and accurately delineate the outlines of wellsites in the boreal forest of Alberta; proving to be a boost to the science of land mapping as well increasing the level of detail of existing land-use maps.</p>

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Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

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

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

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

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Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

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

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

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

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

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

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Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

Shield moss near Fort McMurray
#FabPhotoFriday
📷 Kate Tucker

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

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

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

Did anyone visit the mountains over the holidays?
#FabPhotoFriday
📷 Amy Nixon

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

What do you call a sleeping male moose?

A bull dozer.

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Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

Sara Venskaitis shows us that it is possible to find bright and vibrant colours in Alberta during the winter months!
#FabPhotoFriday

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

Here's a throwback to summer and this fluffy Bighorn Sheep lamb! Any guess what month this image was taken?
#CameraTrapTuesday

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

The Downy Woodpecker, Picoides pubescens, is a common sight year-round in #Alberta!
#FabPhotoFriday
📷Chris Kolaczan

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

Check out those huge padded paws that make moving through the snow so effortless for the Canada Lynx!
#CameraTrapTuesday

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

Lepus americanus, or snowshoe hare, has its name because of its large hind feet.
#FabPhotoFriday

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

Bear installs remote camera; wait, do we owe it a wage for this?
#CameraTrapTuesday

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

We're celebrating International Mountain Day with this beautiful photo of white mountain-heather (Cassiope tetragona) by Varina Crisfield. You can find this species in open habitats of alpine and sub-alpine regions from Alaska to California!
#InternationalMountainDay

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

The snowy owl is North America's biggest owl (by weight).
📷Arnold Janz
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Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

It can't be easy trudging through that deep snow - we think our field crews can relate! #CameraTrapTuesday

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

Mephitis mephitis in the snow.

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Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

Dave Evans had a great time last week supporting the Chipewyan Prairie Dene First Nation's trail camera monitoring program. We proudly support Indigenous communities to develop their own Indigenous Community Based Monitoring Programs like this one.
#CameraTrapTuesday

Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

Some amazing footage to start your day!

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Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

Who knew aquatic invertebrates could be so cute!?

📷 Daphnia sp. by Rob Hinchliffe
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Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

We are so excited to congratulate @mateens22 for winning a #MitacsAward for his work supporting
Indigenous-led work to recover endangered B.C. #Caribou populations.
Read more about his work:@BiodivPathways @MitacsCanada

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Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute @abbiodiversity.bsky.social · Feb 26

Did you know that Canada Lynx are nocturnal?

#CameraTrapTuesday #mammalmonitoring