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 […]
We head east once again in search of winter visiting birds and residents. Chances for Snowy Owl and other winter visitors such as Redpoll, Horned Lark, and Snow Bunting. Strong possibilities are Gray Partridge, Ring-necked Pheasant, Bald Eagle, and Great Horned Owl. Rarer possibilities include Gyrfalcon, Prairie Falcon, and Northern Goshawk. There may be others. […]
Beasts of Birdin' with David Scott Born and raised in northern Ontario, David Scott began venturing from home to find birds at age 16 and has been an avid birder and naturalist ever since. After moving to southern Alberta, he came to love the birds of the prairies, badlands, foothills, and mountains as he did […]
Join us to look for snowy owls and other winter birds! Information and tickets available on Eventbrite.
Join us to look for snowy owls and other winter birds! Information and tickets available on Eventbrite.
Join CPAWS' Katie Morrison for a talk on coal mining in the Eastern Slopes & how we can protect them. Katie Morrison is the Executive Director for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Southern Alberta chapter. She is a Professional Biologist with more than 20 years of experience in the environmental sector. She holds […]
Join us as we look for snowy owls and other winter birds! Information and tickets available on Eventbrite.
The March speaker is Kathleen Johnson, co-founder and Program Coordinator for Calgary Urban Species Response Team. She will be talking about bird/window collisions, as well as the work that the group does. She’ll address the most recent information on how to keep birds and bats safe in the urban environment. Nature Calgary members will receive […]
Join Nature Calgary for a bird walk on St. Patrick's Island on March 8, 2025 and observe the fascinating variety of birds found in their natural habitat. Buy tickets on Eventbrite. Please note that this event will run 9:30am - 11:30am We are on the look out for woodpeckers, waterfowl, and early spring arrivals (like […]
Presenter: Dr. Jaime Pinzon, Research Scientist with the Department of Natural Resources Canada (Canadian Forest Service) This talk will offer a broad introduction to spiders, highlighting fascinating facts about this diverse group of arachnids. Jaime will explore the crucial roles spiders play in terrestrial ecosystems and their significance for biodiversity. Additionally, he will share examples […]