Field Trips
Bird North Glenmore Park Feb 2020
North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW or from 37 St. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997.
Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey March 2020
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). In Gus Yaki’s absence please contact Ron Ostrander, rostrand@shaw.ca, or 403-244-8001 to ensure vehicle space for return. Registration required.
Magpie Dispersal at Weaselhead Natural Area
North Glenmore Park (Weaselhead parking lot) Alberta, CanadaMagpie Dispersal at Weaselhead Natural Area. Watch hundreds of Magpies leave their roosts at sunrise (7:06am) to disperse across the city. We will watch this phenomenon from the top of the hill then walk down into the Natural Area to see other birds & mammals. Meet in the parking lot on the W side of […]
CANCELLED – Votier’s Flats in Fish Creek PP
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Votier's Flats (End of Elbow Drive) Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCANCELLED – This trip has been cancelled because of the forecast snow storm. Votier's Flats in Fish Creek PP. Take Elbow Drive to the very southern end and follow it to the parking lot. Dress according to the weather. Crampons/icers are recommended. Leader Anne Belton, 403-201-1570 or 587-233-7339.
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. Dress according to the weather. Leader: Anne Belton, 403-201-1570 or 587-233-7339.
Winter birds in Calgary
Carburn Park Alberta, CanadaDestination(s) to be determined. Meet at Carburn Park. We will look for winter birds within the City limits. We will accommodate return to Carburn by noon but may also carry longer for those that wish – weather and birds permitting. Meet in parking lot. Bring lunch if you intend to stay beyond noon and dress […]
Early Spring migrants – Inglewood
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaBirding Inglewood Bird Sanctuary to look for early Spring migrants. The sanctuary is located at 2425 9 Av SE. Meet in parking lot. From Deerfoot Trail, take Blackfoot Trail westbound exit to 19 St SE, then turn left onto 9 Ave & drive about 1km to park entrance. Please register with leader Janet Gill (gillannjanet*@*gmail.com or 403 230-5671 […]
Bird Lafarge Meadows, FCPP
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Boat Launch Parking Lot (Bow Bottom Trail) Alberta, CanadaFri Jun 19, 8:00am: Bird Lafarge Meadows, FCPP. Meet at boat launch parking lot, far south end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Please register with leader: Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net or 587-233-7339. Registration required.
Dale Hodges Park
Dale Hodges Park Alberta, CanadaSat Jun 20, 8:00am: Dale Hodges Park, NW Calgary. From 16 Ave NW take Home Road north to 52nd Street NW, turn left and the first right into the parking lot behind Marantha Church. This Park opened last June; since June 28th 2019, 114 species have been recorded in the park on eBird. This park […]
West Nose Creek Park
Beddington Golf Park 9284 Harvest Hills Blvd N, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaSun June 21 7:00am: West Nose Creek Park. Meet at the Beddington Golf Park (driving range). On the east side of Harvest Hills Blvd N, immediately north of Beddington Trail NW. (Enter “Beddington Golf Park” in Google maps) This is the west end of Confluence Park. This can be a nice spot for sparrows and […]