Field Trips
Magpie Dispersal – NEW DATE
North Glenmore Park (Weaselhead parking lot) Alberta, CanadaNorth Glenmore Park, Weaselhead Natural area. We'll walk over to the edge to watch hundreds of Magpies leave their overnight roosting area as the sun rises. Following this we"ll walk down into the Weaselhead to look for other winter birds. Meet in the Weaselhead parking lot, 37 St. SW and 66 Ave. As we will be […]
Bird North Glenmore Park – March 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
Birding West of Calgary
Assumption School (34 Ave NW) 7311 34 Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaBirding West of Calgary. Bring lunch. Expect to be back around 4:00. Meet at Assumption School, 34 Av NW (just N of TCH #1, at Sarcee Tr). Leader Howard Heffler, 403-804-2489 (cell). Please email hheffler@shaw.ca by Friday March 29. Registration required.
Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey April 2019
Stanley Park (42 Ave SW) 4011 1a St SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaMonthly Elbow River Birding Survey. Meet 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.
Bird Frank Lake
Fish Creek Provincial Park (Glenfield parking lot)Bird Frank Lake. Bring lunch Meet at the first Parking Lot in the Glenfield area of east Fish Creek PP in Calgary. The Glenfield area is in the southeast corner of the Canyon Meadows Drive-Macleod Trail intersection and is accessed via Bannister Road. Leader Tony Timmons, 403 256-0754
Calgary and area for Spring arrivals
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Visitor's Centre (Bow Bottom parking lot) Alberta, CanadaCalgary and area for Spring arrivals. Waterfowl, Raptors, Gulls, Songbirds and others. Trip will go until approximately 3:30-4:00 P.M.. Carpooling. Bring lunch. Limit of 24 people. To register, e-mail leader Terry Korolyk at piidpiper@hotmail.ca, or phone at 403-254-1878. Meeting place, parking lot at the Fish Creek PP’s Visitor’s Centre at the entrance to the Park […]
Bird Lafarge Meadows in Fish Creek PP
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Boat Launch Parking Lot (Bow Bottom Trail) Alberta, CanadaBird Lafarge Meadows in Fish Creek PP. Meet at boat launch parking lot, S end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Leader Howard Heffler, 403-804-2489 (cell).
Earth Day Nose Hill Earth Day Crocus Cruise trip
Nose Hill - 64 Ave and 14 St Parking Lot 6465 14 St NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaEarth Day Nose Hill Earth Day Crocus Cruise trip. We will meet at the 64th avenue and 14 Street NW entrance. Leader John McFaul, 403 289-9517.
Plants of Reader Rock Garden
Reader Rock Garden 325 25 Ave. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaPlants of Reader Rock Garden, just E of Macleod Tr & S of 25 Av SE. Hepaticas, Snowdrops, Crocus, Larch. Leader: Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248
Earth Day. Britannia Slopes
Britannia Slopes 4616 Britannia Dr SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaEarth Day. Britannia Slopes. Crocus, other early flowers. From Elbow Dr, go W on 47 Av SW; turn left at Crescent Blvd. Park on Britannia Dr SW. Leader: Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248.