Species Count
71st annual Calgary Christmas Bird Count
Alberta, CanadaThe 71st annual Calgary Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will take place on December 18, 2022. This event is open to everyone who has a passion for birds regardless of skills and abilities. The CBC is an annual census of birds found within the count circle. All species are identified and counted which helps us to understand […]
2024 Calgary Christmas Bird Count
Calgary CBC Count Circle Calgary, CanadaThe 2024 Calgary Christmas Bird Count happens December 15! The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is the longest-running citizen science project. It began in the year 1900 as a way to encourage people to appreciate birds while helping to conserve them through data collection. The Calgary event began in 1952 and is one of the largest […]
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary: City Challenge
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThis is a field trip for Nature Calgary and the City Challenge at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary on Sunday April 27 starting at 9 am and ending at 11:00am. We will be counting birds and recording all forms of nature on iNaturalist. All levels of birding welcome. Please add the iNaturallist app to your phone. […]
Carburne Park
Carburn Park Alberta, CanadaThis is a field trip at one of Calgary's best birding sites. The day will be spent on both paved and graveled paths, so good footwear is required. The pace will be suitable for all ability levels, although walkers and wheel chairs will not function on some of the paths. There is good parking and […]
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary: Migratory Bird Day
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThis is a field trip to Inglewood Bird Sanctuary on Saturday, May 10th as part of International Migratory Bird Day. The meeting time is 8:00 AM in the parking lot. It will be approximately two hours in length and end at 10:00 AM. The paths are a mixture of paved and gravel. The area is […]
Victoria Day – Annual Nature Calgary Big Day
Monday May 19, 5:30 am. All day. Victoria Day – Annual Nature Calgary Big Day. See over 100 bird species at various locations within Calgary. There will be a few longer walks mixed with driving and stationary stops. Be prepared to be out all day. Bring appropriate clothing, food and water. Registered participants will be advised […]
Birdwatching at Ralph Klein Park
Ralph Klein Park 12350 84 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaSaturday May 24 Birdwatching at Ralph Klein Park 8:30am-11:00am Ralph Klein Park is Canada's largest man-made wetland, and a fantastic area to view and learn to identify ducks, shorebirds, blackbirds, swallows and more. Dress for the weather (no trees/shade, so bring a hat) and for slowly walking on gravel paths for 2km. Bring your binoculars, zoom […]
North Glenmore Park
North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)This is a wonderful Field Trip. We start at Parking Lot C at 9:00am and follow the reservoir for the first bit before heading away from the shore. Because of the combined reservoir, wetland, plus spruce trees we see quite a variety of birds and mammals; all year long. The trip is suitable for most […]
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThis is a field trip for Nature Calgary on Saturday June 07 starting at 08:30 am and ending at 11:30 am. Paths are level and well maintained. Many are gravel. Accessible for most levels of ability. The walk will be at a comfortable pace. Indoor washroom facilities are available. Be prepared for the weather. Sunscreen […]
North Glenmore Park
North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)This is a wonderful Field Trip. We start at Parking Lot C at 9:00am and follow the reservoir for the first bit before heading away from the shore. Because of the combined reservoir, wetland, plus spruce trees we see quite a variety of birds and mammals; all year long. The trip is suitable for most […]