Bird Study Group: September 2024

Topic: Banded Gulls Presenter: Tessa Craig Bio: I am a first year Master of Science student in the Centre for Wildlife Ecology at Simon Fraser University, where I am supervised by Dr. Tony Williams. I am originally from Prince Edward Island (my family has a potato farm - cliche, I know!) and I completed my […]

Wyndham – Carseland PP

Fish Creek Provincial Park (Glenfield parking lot)

We will Include a visit to Johnson's Island. Carpooling is advised and I would like to meet at 8.30 am in Glenfield parking lot in Fish Creek PP in the South. Maximum of 4 cars. Bring lunch and chairs as picnic tables are limited. Registration with leader ntfern@telus.net or 403-836-5146

North Glenmore Park

North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)

Meet in parking lot C at North Glenmore Park. Please register with Penny Smith at 403-249-5997 or 404-807-8137. Please email oban2010mull@hotmail.com

Bird Study Group: October 2024

Topic: Cats & Wildlife The impact of outdoor cats on wildlife appears to be a seriously neglected topic in the veterinary curriculum, which Dr. Smits' presentation is very much hoping to correct. As veterinary professionals, our obligations towards well being of animals, reaches well beyond households and farmyards, and includes all animals, wildlife and ecosystem […]

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Please meet at the parking lot. Register with leader at ntfern@telus.net or 403-836-5146

Nature Walk With a Focus on Mosses

Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Provincial Park 13610 24 St SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Bring a hand lens or smart phone to observe these tiny plants. If interested, bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with the group after our walk. Meet at Bebo Grove parking lot at the end of 24th Street SW. Register with Sandy Davis at rockhill29@shaw.ca  

October Big Day at Votier’s Flats in Fish Creek Park

Votier's Flats Calgary, AB, Canada

Come participate in eBird's October Big Day by coming out and counting birds! More info: https://ebird.org/region/CA/post/october-big-day-12-oct-2024-2 All ages and levels of birdwatching welcome. Please register with leader Jessica via e-mail jess.armand11*@gmail.com (remove the asterisks).

Birding On St. Patrick’s Island

Join Nature Calgary for a bird walk on St. Patrick's Island on October 14, 2024 and observe the fascinating variety of birds found in their natural habitat. This weekend trade turkey for some great fall migrants like yellow-rumped warbler, wilson's warbler, and common grackle. We'll talk about some of the history of the island, some […]