Birding
Bird Study Group December 2018
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada“Getting Down” with Calgary Area Birds A tour of Calgary area birds as seen through the lens of amateur nature photographer Tony LePrieur. Tony will share bird pictures captured over the past couple of years, providing IDs, locations and tips/stories around individual pictures. About Tony Tony was introduced to photography by a friend while […]
Calgary Christmas Bird Count
Following the count (from 5 pm on) all participants including Feederwatchers, are warmly invited by Cindy and Dan Parliament to compile results and have supper at 116 Vantage Bay NW (note change of venue from 2017). Cindy and Dan would be pleased to hear from anyone who can contribute any side dishes, salads, or desserts (403-247-4987). […]
Bird Study Group January 2019
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaPhil Cram and others will present the results of the Calgary and area Christmas Bird Counts. View map | www.cardeltheatre.com Bird Study Group meetings are held at 7:30pm the first Wednesday of the month at Cardel Theatre (180 Quarry Park Boulevard SE), with the exception of January 2019, where the group will meet the 2nd Wednesday. Free for members, $5 for […]
Bird Study Group February 2019
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaAlberta 2018 – An Alberta Big Year Presented by Howard Heffler Howard Heffler is a chemical engineer who spent most of his career in Calgary as an environmental manager in the petroleum industry. He and his wife, Lyn, have always participated in outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and paddling. Over the past twenty years, […]
Bird Study Group March 2019
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaBirding in Sri Lanka Presented by John Bargman and Ena Spalding John Bargman and Ena Spalding visited Sri Lanka in March 2018 for two weeks, including 10 days birding in various habitats in central and southern regions of the country with a local bird guide. This presentation features their photographs and information on Sri Lanka’s […]
Bird Study Group April 2019
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaTadoussac - an alternate to Pt Pelee? Presented by Anne Belton Last May 28th 6 birders counted over 700,000 warblers passing through Tadoussac! Until now Tadoussac has been a relatively unknown destination for birders. Anne will speak briefly about the real tourist attraction in Tadoussac - whales, and then look at bird migration both in […]
Bird Study Group – May 2019
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCalifornia Birding for Albertans Presented by Caroline Lambert Caroline started her birding life in California and birded there for six years before moving back to Alberta. In this talk she will give an overview of similarities and differences between birds in Alberta and California, including a description of the different bird habitats and birding hotspots […]
Brooks-Lake Newell Species Count 2019
Ducks Unlimited and Trans Canada Pipelines are proud to sponsor the 21stannual Brooks May species count. Lake Newell, Brooks and the surrounding area is known for its diverse prairie grassland plant life, irrigated farmlands and many (183) species of birds. Download the brochure.
Milk River Writing-On-Stone Species Count 2019
Grasslands, coulee’s and riparian areas meet in Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park, creating a great diversity of habitats for wildlife. At least 13 species of fish, 4 species of amphibians, 3 species of reptiles, 30 species of mammals and more than 160 species of birds have been recorded within the park. Download the brochure.
NEW – Bird Douglasbank Park
Eaglequest Golf Driving Range 45 Douglasbank Way SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaExplore the area along the Bow River north of Mallard Point, from the Sue Higgins Bridge to Deerfoot Trail. Meet at the Eaglequest Golf Driving Range on Douglas Range Road SE. From Deerfoot Trail, go south on Douglasdale Blvd, then take the first right onto Douglasbank Drive. Drive 600 metres and take a left onto […]