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SUMMARY:2024 Calgary Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Calgary Christmas Bird Count happens December 15!\nThe 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 CBC events in Western Canada with nearly 400 people participating annually. \nConsider this event to be the annual census of our winter birds in Calgary! It requires lots of people and effort to conduct this event\, so we are always looking for birders of all experiences and abilities to take part. We really aim to use this event as a way to build up our community of nature enthusiasts and would love for you to share the event information with your friends\, family\, colleagues\, and community. \nSkip the details below if you’re ready to sign up and hit the registration form here. \nThere are a few ways to participate: \nField Teams:\nWe have 38 circle sections and assign people to survey designated sections. All birds are identified and counted\, and it usually runs the entire day depending on our participants’ availability. Bird submissions are made via eBird and shared with our CBC Compiler account. We also accept field templates from people who prefer to use them. \nWe have section leaders who work with their groups to determine meeting locations\, targeted areas\, summarize effort data\, and submit it back to our compilation team. We are looking for both field participants and field leaders (both returning and new). \nFeeder Watchers (FWs):\nPeople (individuals and families) observe birds visiting their yards and feeders for a minimum of 30 minutes on count day. FWs submit their data using a pre-formatted template which we provide. FWs are very important for our count as they help to fill in the data gaps where our field teams can’t access due to time or privacy. FWs must reside within the count circle\, but we will confirm your address to ensure you are eligible to participate. \nData Entry/ Analysis:\n1. Anyone interested in helping us to compile data is welcome! Matt\, the event organizer\, often receives hundreds of emails with data templates\, photos\, and stories of the CBC. He would love to have an assistant to help with this! \n2. We continue to expand on our ways of showcasing the hard work of our volunteers. We have approximately 20 years of data (30 binders or so) which includes the detailed “section data” for the Calgary count. Yes\, we submit all of the cumulative count “Circle” data to Audubon each year\, but the section data is of interest to us on a local scale for showing how changes in our landscape and may influence bird populations. We would like to get all of this data entered prior to the 2024 count so that we can provide some additional infographics and analysis at the results presentation in January 2025. \n3. In addition to the data entry\, we would love anyone with skills in GIS and data visualization to join our compilation team in producing the final report (for media and the community). \nIf you are interested\, please register and we will be in touch soon! We look forward to you joining our CBC and thank you! Please feel free to contact Matt Wallace directly if you have any questions: citynatureyyc@gmail.com. \nRegister Here
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/2024-calgary-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:Calgary CBC Count Circle\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Birding,Species Count
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221219
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SUMMARY:71st annual Calgary Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The 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 populations of birds living in our area. Field teams are now full but we are seeking additional Feeder Watchers throughout the count circle. Especially in East Calgary. \n \n \n \nHow to participate as a Feeder Watcher\n\n\nFill out the registration form before December 17 \nConfirm your residence is within the count circle (view map)\nDownload the Feeder Watchers Data Template\n\n\nCount Day: December 18th \, 2022 \n\n\nObserve birds for a minimum of 15 minutes visiting your feeders\, in your yards\, and all birds flying over your house. \nIdentify and count the highest number of each species seen at one time and add them to the template (example below of how to count). You can observe birds for multiple periods over the day but keep track of all of your time watching. DO NOT add counts of each species together. \nFor assistance with Identifying birds look here for Common Calgary backyard birds in December. If you’re bird is not on the ID guide\, try to identify or submit details and photos to citynatureyyc@gmail.com asap.\nRecord names of all people who participated in the count\, the time spent observing\, any mammals that were seen\, and include your address and postal (for data analysis purposes only); Add all information to the data template\nEmail your template and include any photos you took to Matt Wallace citynatureyyc@gmail.com at the end of the day.\n\nExample of how to count birds as a Feeder Watcher\n\n\n\n9:00am- 9:30am: 2 House Sparrows\, 1 Black-capped Chickadee\, 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch\n10:45am-11:00am: 5 House Sparrows\, 1 Blue Jay\, 1 Black-capped Chickadee\n\n\nExample Data to submit:\n\n5 House Sparrows\, 1 Blue Jay\, 1 Black-capped Chickadee\, 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch\nObservation period: 0.75 hours\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact the Calgary CBC compiler Matt Wallace at citynatureyyc@gmail.com\n \nNote: if you have already filled out the registration form or spoken with a feeder watcher captain\, please do not fill out the form again. Emails with templates will be sent out to participants the week of the count.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/71st-annual-calgary-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Calgary,Species Count
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221218
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SUMMARY:Christmas Bird Count 4 Kids
DESCRIPTION:Date: December 17\, 2022\nTime: 2 Sessions 9:30am – 10:30am & 11:00am – Noon\nWhere: Carburn Park\nCost: Free Event \nGET TICKETS \nInspired by the Christmas Bird Count\, the CBC4Kids is a way to engage the next generation of birders. Come let your child explore the winter birds of Carburn Park. Children will learn about Chickadees\, Nuthatches\, Woodpeckers\, Ducks\, Bald Eagles\, and many more! We’ll talk about main ways to identify them by sight and sound and some of the ways they survive the winter! \nEach child will be able to borrow our binoculars so that they can see the birds up close. We will also bring out a birding scope to watch the birds on the river safely. \nThere are 2 sessions. The early session runs from 9:30-10:30 am. The late session runs from 11:00 am – Noon. \nAge: 10-14. Please note that we limit the age of the participants to ensure that they are able to focus to be able to use the binoculars and keep up with the group. \nWalk Length: This walk will be approximately 1 hour in length. We will be staying on the main pathways to ensure the safety of our young naturalists! \nOur guide has a police check and CPR certification.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/christmas-bird-count-4-kids/
LOCATION:Carburn Park\, 67 Riverview Dr. S.E.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2C4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Nature Calgary,Nature Kids,Species Count
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220530
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SUMMARY:Calgary Area May Species Count
DESCRIPTION:Once again there will be a Calgary and area May Species Count this year. \nThe count will take place on Saturday May 28 and Sunday May 29. \nIf you would like to participate this year please contact Andrew Hart andrewhartch*@*icloud.com for more details or to confirm your participation for area(s) you covered before. \nAll participants from recent will be contacted in April to  solicit interest in participating this year.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/may-count-2022/
LOCATION:Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Hart":MAILTO:andrewhartch@icloud.com
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220530
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SUMMARY:Writing-on-Stone Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Hello Alberta Bird Counters! We are pleased to announce that the Brooks-Lake Newell and Writing-on-Stone Bird Counts will take place this year on the following dates: \n\nBrooks-Lake Newell Bird Count: Sat. May 21 and Sun. May 22\nWriting-on-Stone Bird Count: Sat. May 28 and Sun. May 29\n\nIf you plan on camping we highly recommend booking early! \nTillebrook: general reservations for May 20-22 will open at 9 am on Saturday February 19.\nwww.reserve.albertaparks.ca or 1-877-537-2757 \nWriting-on-Stone: general reservations for May 27-29 will open at 9 am on Saturday February 26. www.reserve.albertaparks.ca or 1-877-537-2757 \nAll participants must pre-register. Please indicate interest in participating to Debra Hornsby and registration details will be sent out by March 31\, 2022. \nWe are hopeful that we will be able to resume in-person Friday night meetings to review count protocols and hand out area assignments – be sure to be there! (We’ll have a Plan B ready in case Covid doesn’t cooperate!) Note: a small fee of $12 per person will be charged to all Brooks participants to cover the rental of the Brooks Legion meeting room. The attached brochure provides further information\, and a draft count schedule. Registration forms will be emailed by March 31. \nTo indicate interest contact: debra.hornsby.banff*@*gmail.com \nMore information: Donna Wieckowski astolat*@*shaw.ca \nDownload the brochure PDF
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/writing-on-stone-bird-count/
LOCATION:Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Species Count
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220529
DTSTAMP:20260612T203805
CREATED:20220322T233447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T233536Z
UID:10000607-1653696000-1653782399@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Calgary Area May Species Count
DESCRIPTION:Once again there will be a Calgary and area May Species Count this year. \nThe count will take place on Saturday May 28 and Sunday May 29. \nIf you would like to participate this year please contact Andrew Hart andrewhartch*@*icloud.com for more details or to confirm your participation for area(s) you covered before. \nAll participants from recent will be contacted in April to  solicit interest in participating this year.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/may-count-2022-2/
LOCATION:Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrew Hart":MAILTO:andrewhartch@icloud.com
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220523
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CREATED:20220211T013206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T013206Z
UID:10000293-1653091200-1653263999@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Brooks-Lake Newell Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Hello Alberta Bird Counters! We are pleased to announce that the Brooks-Lake Newell and Writing-on-Stone Bird Counts will take place this year on the following dates: \n\nBrooks-Lake Newell Bird Count: Sat. May 21 and Sun. May 22\nWriting-on-Stone Bird Count: Sat. May 28 and Sun. May 29\n\nIf you plan on camping we highly recommend booking early! \nTillebrook: general reservations for May 20-22 will open at 9 am on Saturday February 19.\nwww.reserve.albertaparks.ca or 1-877-537-2757 \nWriting-on-Stone: general reservations for May 27-29 will open at 9 am on Saturday February 26. www.reserve.albertaparks.ca or 1-877-537-2757 \nAll participants must pre-register. Please indicate interest in participating to Debra Hornsby and registration details will be sent out by March 31\, 2022. \nWe are hopeful that we will be able to resume in-person Friday night meetings to review count protocols and hand out area assignments – be sure to be there! (We’ll have a Plan B ready in case Covid doesn’t cooperate!) Note: a small fee of $12 per person will be charged to all Brooks participants to cover the rental of the Brooks Legion meeting room. The attached brochure provides further information\, and a draft count schedule. Registration forms will be emailed by March 31. \nTo indicate interest contact: debra.hornsby.banff*@*gmail.com \nMore information: Donna Wieckowski astolat*@*shaw.ca \nDownload the brochure PDF
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/brooks-lake-newell-bird-count/
LOCATION:Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Species Count
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTSTAMP:20260612T203805
CREATED:20211210T215044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T215044Z
UID:10000572-1640995200-1641081599@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Fish Creek New Years Day Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Fish Creek New Years Day Bird Count.  January 1st.\nParticipants from previous years will be contacted soon.\nFor more information contact Jim Washbrook at jwashbrook1@gmail.com
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/fish-creek-new-years-day-bird-count/
LOCATION:Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Washbrook":MAILTO:jwashbrook@prairiesky.ca
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211220
DTSTAMP:20260612T203805
CREATED:20211214T002302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T002302Z
UID:10000573-1639872000-1639958399@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Calgary Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Calgary’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC) takes place on Sunday December 19\, 2021! CBC began in 1900 and is the world’s longest-running citizen science event. The count has been going on in Calgary since 1952 and is a valuable resource for understanding species and population trends of birds found in Calgary and around the world. \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/calgary-christmas-bird-count-2/
LOCATION:Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Species Count
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Wallace":MAILTO:CityNatureYYC@gmail.com
GEO:53.9332706;-116.5765035
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190527
DTSTAMP:20260612T203805
CREATED:20190317T225128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190317T225128Z
UID:10000120-1558656000-1558915199@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Milk River Writing-On-Stone Species Count 2019
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDownload the brochure.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/milk-river-writing-on-stone-species-count-2019/
CATEGORIES:Species Count
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190520
DTSTAMP:20260612T203805
CREATED:20190317T225002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190317T225002Z
UID:10000119-1558051200-1558310399@naturecalgary.com
SUMMARY:Brooks-Lake Newell Species Count 2019
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDownload the brochure.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/brooks-lake-newell-species-count-2019/
CATEGORIES:Species Count
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181217
DTSTAMP:20260612T203805
CREATED:20181130T203249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181130T203249Z
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SUMMARY:Calgary Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION: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).\nPlease count mammals as well as birds.\nNew participants wanting to join Feederwatch\, please contact Barb Coote at barbcoote*@*gmail.com.\nNew participants should contact a Route Coordinator (North: John McFaul\, 403-289-9517; East: Terry Korolyk\, 403-254-1878; West: Jim Washbrook\, 403-282-8849; South: Dan Arndt\, 403-836-7405).\nWe encourage voluntary donations to cover the cost of the dinner\, as well as contributing to Nature Calgary and Bird Studies Canada. (Bird Studies Canada no longer collects a $5 fee for the count). To donate: before the count\, please send a cheque to Nature Calgary\, P.O. Box 981\, Station M\, Calgary AB T2P 2K4. Mark the cheque “Donation for Christmas Bird Count”. Donations over $20 will receive an official CRA tax receipt. You may also donate online; please include in “Special Instructions for Seller” that it is for the Christmas Bird Count. You may also bring your donation to the supper.
URL:https://naturecalgary.com/event/calgary-christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Birding,Species Count
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