Saturday, January 10; 9:30 AM. We go east of Calgary in search of winter visitors such as Snowy and Short-eared Owls; Gyr and Prairie Falcons; Snow Buntings, Redpolls and others. We'll go until approximately 4 PM. Please bring lunch and refreshments to stay hydrated during the day. We will meet at the west end of […]
On the island it is common to see Downy Woodpeckers, Hairy Woodpeckers, Norther Flickers, Bald Eagles, winter waterfowl, and surprise visitors. Although most of the trails are free of ice, the trail beside the Bow can be very icy, so please bring spikes for your shoes. The icy section can be bypassed and the rest […]
This 90 minute field trip 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 good bathroom facilities. We will start at 0930 and […]
THIS FIELD TRIP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. This 2 hour field trip is good for all level of birders. We will look for the usual winter species and maybe find a few special ones. The pace will be suitable for all ability levels. There is good parking and bathroom facilities. If the temperature is below […]
This field trip is at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, 2425 – 9 Avenue SE. The paths are level and manageable by most -- please bear in mind the ice this time of year. This field trip can be considered by individuals with an interest in birds and botany; this time of year with a focus […]
On the island it is common to see Downy Woodpeckers, Hairy Woodpeckers, Norther Flickers, Bald Eagles, winter waterfowl, and surprise visitors. Although most of the trails are free of ice, the trail beside the Bow can be very icy, so please bring spikes for your shoes. The icy section can be bypassed and the rest […]
This field trip is at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, 2425 – 9 Avenue SE. The paths are level and manageable by most -- please bear in mind the ice this time of year. This field trip can be considered by individuals with an interest in birds. Indoor bathrooms are available on site. Please dress for […]
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 […]
This 90 minute field trip is good for all level of birders. We will look for the usual winter species and maybe find a few special ones. We walk at a good pace, but suitable for all ability levels. There is good parking and bathroom facilities. If the temperature is below -10C, the walk may […]
This 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 […]