Bird Study Group – October 2019
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaSmaller and Lighter Camera Alternatives Speaker: Jeff Yee, The Camera Store We will have a look at the most current technologies that are creating new classifications of cameras. These new cameras are smaller and lighter, while creating high quality images of the larger DSLR cameras. We will look at samples of compact point and shoot cameras with […]
Irrigation Canal, SE Calgary
Irrigation Canal (26 St and Gosling Way SE) Alberta, CanadaMeet at the dirt parking lot on the NW corner of 26th Street SE and Gosling Way SE - we will possibly carpool down to a safer access point. Directions: From Deerfoot: take 17th Avenue east, turn south on 26th Street SE, drive 1.7 km to Gosling Way, turn right and immediately right again into […]
Bird parts of Calgary and east of Calgary
Fish Creek Provincial Park - Visitor's Centre (Bow Bottom parking lot) Alberta, CanadaBird parts of Calgary and east of Calgary for Fall migrants and others. Includes Songbirds, shorebirds, gulls, and raptors. Trip will go until about 4:00 pm. Bring lunch. Register with leader Terry Korolyk by phoning him at 403-254-1878, or by emailing him at piidpiper@hotmail.ca . Meet at the Fish Creek PP Visitor’s Centre Parking Lot […]
East of Calgary Oct 10
Elliston Park 1827 68 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaEast of Calgary (destinations TBD) Expected return mid to late afternoon. Meet at Elliston Park Dog Park car park. From 17th Avenue SE, go S at 68 St SE. Car park is about 400 m down on the right. Meet in parking lot and bring lunch. Email Leader: Andrew Hart, 403-980-1538 at andrewhart*@*shaw.ca to register. […]
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (October 2019)
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaInglewood Bird Sanctuary. We'll look for late migrants as well as the 'usual suspects'. IBS is located at 2425 - 9 Ave SE. From Deerfoot Tr take Blackfoot Tr west, turn left onto 19 St SE then left again onto 9 Ave SE & drive 1 km east to Sanctuary entrance. Meet in the parking […]
Speaker Series – October 2019
La Cité des Rocheuses 4800 Richard Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDetails TBA.
Bird Elliston Park
Elliston Park 1827 68 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaBird Elliston Park area. Finish around noon. Meet at Elliston Park Dog Park car park. From 17th Avenue SE, go S at 68 St SE. Car park is about 400 m down on the right. Leader: Andrew Hart, 403-980-1538
Pine Coulee
Anderson LRT Station Alberta, CanadaBirding trip south of Calgary. This can be an excellent spot for fall waterfowl and raptors. Meet at Anderson LRT station, south of pedestrian bridge to carpool. Trip will go until approximately 4:00 pm. Bring lunch. Leader: Tony Timmons, 403-256-0754.
Nature Calgary at the Rock ‘N’ Fossil Road Show
Country Hills Public Library 11950 Country Village Link NE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaNature Calgary at the Rock ‘N’ Fossil Road Show at Country Hills Public Library on Oct 19. Hosted by the Geological Survey of Canada’s Calgary chapter, participants can learn about local and regional geology by examining a collection of rocks, minerals and fossils (including many museum quality pieces). Bring your own samples and have them […]
2019 Annual Banquet
Irish Cultural Centre 6452 35 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaEnjoy photography and food with the Nature Calgary community at the 2019 Nature Calgary banquet! Guest Presenter: Dr. Robert Berdan (https://www.canadiannaturephotographer.com/) Dr. Berdan is a well-respected nature photographer who will present a kaleidoscope of beautiful nature images depicting the micro to the macro natural wonders of Canada. When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 Where: Irish […]