Depending on the availability of local food and shelter resources, some species may be able to thrive in a given location, while others may have to flying south for the winter in order to survive the season.Īmong the list of species who migrate to warmer climes during the winter are the snowy owl, the piping plover, the red-winged blackbird, and the snow goose. While a bird’s feathers provide essential insulation during the winter months, its high metabolism prohibits it from hibernating during cold months. But what do animals do during the winter? Do they all either hibernate or fly south for the entire season? If you’ve ever found yourself asking these questions, fear not: AIWC has tracked down the information on what certain animals do to prepare for and tough out the coldest season of the year. With winter now in full swing in Alberta, sightings of wildlife this time of year may be rarer than usual.
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