When humans first conceived of flight, they raised their arms to mimic the birds that flew overhead. Five common birds in southern Alberta are depicted to-scale alongside references to the digital technology that oversee our modern flight systems. The radar screen facsimile stands in contrast with the jewel-toned feathers of each bird, a nod to ammolite — Lethbridge’s official gemstone. Before boarding, stand tall, spread your arms alongside each wingspan and imagine taking flight…
Golden Eagle | Otaikimmo’tokaan (207 cm / 81.5”)
Turkey Vulture | Piikoki (171.45 cm / 67.5”)
Osprey | Paahtsííksistsikomm (168 cm / 66”)
Red Tail Hawk | Ksikkapiitaipanikiim (127 cm / 50”)
Burrowing Owl | Maatáásii (32 cm / 13”)
