Join Nature Calgary for a bird walk on St. Patrick's Island on December 15, 2024 and observe the fascinating variety of birds found in their natural habitat. This isn't just your regular bird walk as it's part of the 73rd annual Calgary Christmas Bird Count! For registration and more information, see Eventbrite. Please note that […]
Speaker: Dr. Dale Leckie If you want to view wildlife in spectacular landscapes, it helps to know a bit about the local geology. From rugged mountains, to the rain shadow of the prairies, to deeply entrenched rivers, and glaciated terrain, geology strongly impacts where wildlife lives. Sixty million years of erosion of the Rocky […]
Join Nature Calgary for the final St. Patrick's Island bird walk of the program year on December 22, 2024 and observe the fascinating variety of birds found in their natural habitat. For registration and tickets, see Eventbrite. Please note that this event will run 11:30am - 1:30pm We are on the look out for woodpeckers, […]
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 […]
Join us as we review the results of the 2024 Calgary Christmas Bird Count! This is an in-person event. Members, check your email for the link to the event.
Meet at IBS parking lot at 9 Ave and 23 Street SE. Please register with leader John McFaul at alpglow@telus.net or 403-289-9517.
Join John McFaul, past-president of Nature Calgary, for a captivating presentation on his 17-day journey through the legendary Northwest Passage. Experience breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife, and the rich history of this remote Arctic region. Don’t miss this extraordinary adventure! John McFaul is a professional naturalist who has been leading nature walks and hikes for […]
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
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. […]