In the summer of 2025, targeted monitoring in Elk Island National Park confirmed the presence of the endangered Macropis cuckoo bee, a species not recorded in Alberta for over a decade. This rediscovery highlights the value of habitat-informed surveys and the importance of paying attention to species that are easily overlooked.

Learn how to photograph bumble bees in a way that helps with identification and conservation. This article shares tips from Bumble Bees of Calgary to improve your bee photography and contribute to research.

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