Author: Clint Curtis

What Are The Black Birds In Calgary?

Red-winged Blackbirds may be seen at any marsh, lake or pond in Calgary with cattails and bulrushes. Don`t forget to listen; you can always tell if there is a Red-winged Blackbird nearby if you can hear the males distinctive “Conk-la-ree“ song. Why are there swarms of black birds in my yard? The blackbirds congregate for […]

How Many Birds Are In Calgary?

Did you know that Calgary is home to over 200 bird species? How many species of birds are in Calgary? eBird checklists suggest that ~450 taxa have been included in checklists with the City limits. How many birds are in Alberta? This is a list of bird species confirmed in the Canadian province of Alberta. […]

What Standard Time Is Nova Scotia?

Generalized Time Zone in Nova Scotia Time Zone Abbreviation & Name Offset AT Atlantic Time UTC -4:00 / -3:00 Is Nova Scotia in AST or ADT? Atlantic Standard Time is commonly shortened to Atlantic Time (AT). In Canada, the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are in the Atlantic Time Zone. Is Nova Scotia […]

Does Nova Scotia Power Use Coal?

Nova Scotia also produces electricity from oil, natural gas, hydro, wind, and biomass. Nova Scotia’s coal and coke generating stations include Lingan (620 MW), Point Aconi (171 MW), Point Tupper (154 MW), and Trenton (307 MW). Does Nova Scotia still use coal? Most of the coal we use is sourced from international markets but we […]

Does Oakville Ontario Have An Airport?

What is the nearest airport to Oakville? The nearest airport to Oakville is Toronto (YYZ) Airport which is 26.4 km away. Other nearby airports include YYZ City (YTZ) (30.7 km), Hamilton (YHM) (37.5 km), Buffalo (BUF) (96.1 km) and Rochester (ROC) (167.1 km). What are the major airports in Ontario? Ontario Airports Map Toronto Pearson […]