Field Trips
Bird Votier’s Flats in Fish Creek PP
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Votier's Flats (End of Elbow Drive) Calgary, Alberta, CanadaTake Elbow Drive to the very southern end and follow it to the parking lot. Leader Howard Heffler, 403-284-2961.
Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey – December 2018
Stanley Park (42 Ave SW) 4011 1a St SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaMeet Stanley Park, 42 Av SW, just W of Macleod Tr. Walk to Glenmore Reservoir, ride back (3.5 hours). Call leader Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248, to ensure vehicle space for return
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary – December 2018
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThe sanctuary is located at 2425 - 9 AVE SE. To get there from Deerfoot Trail take Blackfoot Tr west, turning left onto 19 ST SE then left again onto 9 AVE SE & drive 1 km east to sanctuary entrance. Leader John McFaul, 403 289-9517.
Scouting Xmas Bird Count territory
420 Brunswick Avenue SW 420 Brunswick Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaScouting Xmas Bird Count territory in Elboya-Stanley Park, Rideau, Roxboro. Meet at 420 Brunswick Av SW. Return for hot lunch at noon. Advance registration required. Leader: Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248.
Bird North Glenmore Park – December 2018
North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. (no 37st access). Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997.
Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey – January 2019
Stanley Park (42 Ave SW) 4011 1a St SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaMeet Stanley Park, 42 Av SW, just W of Macleod Tr. Walk to Glenmore Reservoir, ride back (3.5 hours). Call leader Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248, to ensure vehicle space for return.
Shannon Terrace Birding
Shannon Terrace Amphitheatre (Fish Creek Provincial Park) Alberta, CanadaLook for winter birds. Meet at parking lot. Travel to West end of Anderson Rd, south on 37st S, left (East) on 130ave, right on Wood Path Rd. Please register with leader Andrew Hart (andrewhart@shaw.ca or (403) 279-5209) to ensure notification in the event of a weather related cancellation or rescheduling.
Snowy Owl Pre-Prowl
Go east of Calgary in search of the Legendary Snowy Owl. A precursor to the annual February Snowy Owl Prowl. Chances also for Gyr and Prairie Falcon, Great Horned Owl, Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, Common and Hoary Redpolls. Bring lunch. A mid-trip break in a nearby town. Leader, Terry Korolyk. Registration closed due to overwhelming […]
Bird North Glenmore Park – January 2019
North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. (no 37st access). Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997
New Event – Bird Carburn Park
Carburn Park Alberta, CanadaFrom Glenmore Trail, go S at 18 St SE to 2nd stoplight, turn right & follow signs to Park. Meet in parking lot, leader Tony Timmons 403-256-0754.