Bird ​Votier’s Flats in​ ​Fish​ ​Creek​

Fish Creek Provincial Park - Votier's Flats (End of Elbow Drive) Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Bird ​Votier's Flats in​ ​Fish​ ​Creek​ ​PP.​ ​ Take Elbow Drive to the very southern end and follow it to the parking lot. Recommended to bring icers/crampons. Please register with leader Melanie Seneviratne (melaniesene*@*gmail.com or 403- 815-1275 ) to ensure notification in the event of a weather related cancellation or rescheduling. Leader, Melanie Seneviratne 403-815-1275. […]

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, Canada

Monthly 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.

Bird Study Group – March 2020

Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Speaker: Gavin McKinnon Throughout 2019, Gavin McKinnon traveled throughout Alberta looking for birds. His goal was to see 300 species within the province in one calendar year. Throughout the year he visited some very remote and birdy locations. Come to hear all the details about the birds and the places he saw during his "Big […]

Magpie Dispersal at Weaselhead Natural Area

North Glenmore Park (Weaselhead parking lot) Alberta, Canada

Magpie 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, Canada

CANCELLED – 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, Canada

Bird 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, Canada

Destination(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 […]

CANCELLED – Speaker Series – March 2020

La Cité des Rocheuses 4800 Richard Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The Speaker Series has been cancelled. Exploring Newfoundland In our new show, we will share our explorations of “The Rock.” This 45-minute multimedia presentation is a mix of vivid images, traditional music, and entertaining stories ... ... from colourful coastal villages, to whales playing in the surf, and the life of puffins through the summer. […]

Early Spring migrants – Inglewood

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

Birding 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 […]