Birding East (or south) of Calgary
Carburn Park Alberta, CanadaMeet at Carburn Park parking lot. Drive south from Glenmore Trail on 18th Street SE to second stop light, then turn right and follow signs to Carburn Park. Bring lunch. Expect to be back to Calgary by 4:30pm. Leader Howard Heffler, 403-284-2961.
Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey – October 2018
Stanley Park (42 Ave SW) 4011 1a St SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaMeet Stanley Park, 42 Av SW, just W of Macleod Tr. Walk to Glenmore Reservoir, ride back (3.5 hours). Call leader Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248, to ensure vehicle space for return.
Bird Study Group – October 2018
Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaBackyard birding presented by Ken Orich Born and raised in Lethbridge, Ken returned to live there after retiring in 2008 from the Alberta Government (Forest Service) where he had spent 35 years. Ken is an avid bird watcher, photographer, gardener, writer and wood-worker. He volunteers for the Helen Schuler Nature Centre and is a member of the River Bottom Writers group. Ken will […]
Fall birding in and east of Calgary
North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)To Chestermere Lake, Weed Lake and other locations for late migrating Songbirds, waterfowl, Raptors, Gulls, and others. Meet at Parking Lot C at North Glenmore Park. Trip will go until approximately 4 P.M. with a mid-trip break. Bring lunch. Carpooling. Leader, Terry Korolyk; ph. 403-254-1878.
Star Night
Shouldice Aquatic Centre (Parking lot near baseball diamond) Alberta, CanadaMeet at the baseball diamond parking area east of the Shouldice Aquatic Centre off of Bowness Road. We will drive out to the Jumping Pound Demonstration Forest on the Sibbald Creek trail. Plan to be back to the city by 9:30 PM. Trip is weather dependent. 10 people maximum. Bring appropriate clothing. Call leader John McFaul […]
Nature Kids Explorer Day Activity: Discovery Walk
Pearce Estate Park 1440 17A St. S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDiscovery Walk - Seeds and Animals Signs. Come and join us for a fascinating walk through Pearce Estate Park. All that you require is keen eyes, listening ears and lots and lots of curiosity! As space is limited, please register by October 10 to katiedonohue26@gmail.com. Meet at Pearce Estate Park - 1440 17A St. S.E.
Speaker Series – October 2018
La Cité des Rocheuses 4800 Richard Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCan drones help save our bird populations? Drones: A New Tool for Bird Research and Conservation The use of small unmanned vehicle systems (UVS; aka drones) is rapidly evolving as wildlife biologists and managers all over the worldadopt them for conducting population surveys, tracking radio-tagged animals, sensing and observing animals in sequestered or dangerous places, […]
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary – October 2018
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaThe Sanctuary is located at 2425 - 9 Ave. SE (From the Deerfoot Trail, take the Blackfoot Trail westbound exit to 19 St. SE, then turn left from this onto 9 Ave.) Meet in the parking lot. Leader: Janet Gill, 403 230-5671
Bird North Glenmore Park – October 2018
North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. (no 37st access). Leader Janet Gill, 403 230-5671, Bernie Diebolt 403 210-2446
South of Calgary to Pine Coulee Reservoir
Fish Creek Provincial Park (Glenfield parking lot)Wind your way through the hills south of Calgary to Pine Coulee Reservoir west of Stavely for migrating waterfowl, Raptors, migratory Songbirds, Gulls, and others. There will be a stop at Chain Lakes. Incredible scenery. Meet at the large parking lot at Fish Creek PP Glenfield off Bannister Road in the southeast corner of the […]