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Mackenzie Burns

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Studying Boating Threats to Northern Map Turtles

  • August 24, 2021
  • by Mackenzie Burns
The Canadian Wildlife Federation Turtle Team spends a lot of our time focusing on the Blanding’s Turtle. This is an Endangered species, but it is by no means the only…
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On the Road Again

  • May 1, 2021
  • by Mackenzie Burns
Spring is here once again, and when things start to return to a sense of normalcy, you may find yourself driving more. Similarly, many creatures are also starting to travel…
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barn swallow
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What can iNaturalist Tell us About Barn Swallows?

  • April 7, 2021
  • by Mackenzie Burns
Have you had the opportunity to spot one of these flighty little birds? If so, you’ll likely remember seeing their dark blue silhouettes flashing about as they swooped and soared…
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turtle eggs for incubator
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Our Headquarters is Brimming With Turtle Eggs!

  • August 18, 2020
  • by Mackenzie Burns
We’re back! The Canadian Wildlife Federation’s turtle team is hard at it again this year and our incubators are brimming with turtle eggs! Despite the bumpy start to the summer…
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Painted Turtle Hatchling © Tegan Cloes
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Mitigating Freshwater Turtle Deaths

  • August 14, 2019
  • by Mackenzie Burns
Have you ever described what you do at work and been asked: “Okay, but why?” I’ve encountered this fairly often when talking to friends and family about my work with…
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Turtle Crossing road sign
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Helping Turtles Live Long and Prosper

  • September 20, 2018
  • by Mackenzie Burns
“That’s a Blanding’s!” Hannah, one of my supervisors, said pointing into the oncoming traffic lane as we were driving. This was one of my first encounters with a Blanding’s Turtle.…
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