Bebo Grove – FCPP
2022-10-28 09:00 (America/Edmonton) | Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Provincial Park, 13610 24 St SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Nature Calgary organizes volunteer led field trips. Participants are responsible for bringing their own food, water, sunscreen, bug spray and any other items that the duration and location of the trip may require.
Trips are limited to a maximum of ten participants (members only) and pre-registration is required.
Register Here

Bird North Glenmore Park.
2022-10-29 09:00 - 11:30, 2022-11-26 09:00 - 11:30 | North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)
Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW or from 37 St. Please register with leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997.

Bebo Grove
2022-10-31 09:00 | Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Provincial Park, 13610 24 St SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
24 Street SW entrance to Fish Creek Park. Please register with leader Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net

Bird Study Group Meeting (November 2022)
2022-11-02 19:30 | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
Not ANOTHER Pandemic—Highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds
Presenter: Dr. Dayna Goldsmith
This presentation will begin with a brief introduction of what it means to be an influenza virus and the history of avian influenza in Canada. The presentation will then move into a review of the current outbreak with a focus on wild birds including how we do surveillance for avian influenza in the province, a discussion of what I have seen here at the diagnostic lab (this will include images of dead birds and tissues) and current trends across North America. At the end of the talk I will go through the answers to some commonly asked questions including those that have already been brought forward by the group.
Presenter Bio:
Dr. Dayna Goldsmith Graduated from UCVM in 2013 as part of the second graduating class of vet students. Completed a residency in Anatomic Pathology at the University of California Davis becoming a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists in 2016. Worked as a sessional instructor as part of the department of Ecosystem and Public Health at UCVM for 9 months in 2016-2017. Returned to California to work as a diagnostic pathologist at one of the state labs in the central valley
Warning: some photos in this presentation may be disturbing to some people.
Members please look in your email Newsletter for links to the Zoom meeting.
Date: November 2, 2022
Meeting Opens at 7:15pm
Presentation Starts at 7:30pm

Bird Carburn Park.
2022-11-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Carburn Park, Alberta, Canada
Carburn Park is reached by turning south from Glenmore Trail onto 18 St SE, right onto Rivervalley Dr SE and then left onto Riverview Dr SE (2nd left, ignoring cul du sac). Please register with leader: Nimali Seneviratne at ntfern*@*telus.net or 403-836-5146 or 403-265-8750.

Porcupine Valley, Nose Hill
2022-11-05 10:00 | Nose Hill Park (Berkley Gate), Alberta, Canada
Meet at Berkley Gate and 14 Street NW parking lot. Please contact leader John McFaul at alpglow*@*telus.net. 403-289-9517.

Nature Calgary AGM
2022-11-16 19:30 | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
In accordance with by-law 2.2 of Nature Calgary’s by-laws the board hereby gives notice that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 starting at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held virtually via the Zoom platform. The link to this meeting will be provided closer to the date of the AGM.
The AGM will provide for the election of new board members (two year terms), the presentation of the audited financial statements of the society and the president’s report.
There will be a number of vacancies on the board open for election. These include vice-president, treasurer, volunteer coordinator and field trip coordinator. An expertise in fund raising would also benefit the board. Contact president@naturecalgary.com to learn more about becoming a board member.

Shannon Terrace
2022-11-17 09:00 | Shannon Terrace Amphitheatre (Fish Creek Provincial Park), Alberta, Canada
7 Street SW entrance to Fish Creek Park. Please register with leader Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net

Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
2022-11-19 10:00 | Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, 2425 9 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4T4, Canada
Meet in front of visitor centre 9 Ave and 23 Street SE. Please register with leader John McFaul at alpglow*@*telus.net. 403-289-9517.

Out-of-town trip to Highwood
2022-11-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Alberta, Canada
(If the weather forecast looks terrible, we may go the next day.) We will try for White-tailed Ptarmigan. We will meet in the parking lot at Highwood Pass at 10:00 AM (approx. 2 hr drive from Calgary). Please register with leader Howard Heffler, at howhef@gmail.com. 403-804-2489 (cell). Limit of 10 participants and five vehicles. Participants are encouraged to sort out their own carpool arrangements.

Votier's Flats
2022-11-24 09:00 | Fish Creek Provincial Park – Votier’s Flats (End of Elbow Drive), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Elbow Drive SW entrance to Fish Creek Park .Please register with leader Anne Belton at ibelton*@*telus.net

Bebo Grove Walk
2022-12-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Provincial Park, 13610 24 St SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Contact Anne Belton 587-223-7339 or ibelton@telus.net to register. Registration required.

Brown-Lowery Provincial Park
2022-12-02 09:00 | Brown-Lowry Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada
Please register with Kaya Konopnicki through the eventbrite link posted.

Bird Study Group Meeting (December 2022)
2022-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
Shetland – Birds, ponies, and people.
Presenter: Andrew Hart
The Shetland Islands are the northern most part of Great Britain. This isolation has resulted in some endemic Shetland species and several Arctic and Northern European visitors and vagrants that are rarely, if ever, seen in the rest of the country.
Andrew will talk about his visit to the Shetlands this summer. This included a day on Unst, the most northerly inhabited island as well as visits to a number of RSPB bird reserves.
No description of the Shetlands would be complete without mentioning Shetland ponies.
The northern location has resulted in a distinct Scandinavian heritage in Shetland, evidenced by some Viking settlements, several place names, and the Shetland Bus which ferried agents to Norway during World War II.
Presenter Bio:
Andrew has been a Nature Calgary member for several years, including terms as Nature Calgary president and BSG co-ordinator.
Members please look in your email Newsletter for links to the Zoom meeting.
Date: Dec 7, 2022
Meeting Opens at 7:15pm
Presentation Starts at 7:30pm

Carburn Park Walk
2022-12-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Carburn Park, Alberta, Canada

Queens Park Cemetery
2022-12-09 09:00 | Queens Park Cemetary, 3219 4 Street Northwest, Calgary, Alberta, T2M 3A6, Canada

Bird Bowness Park
2022-12-10 10:00 | 8900 – 48 Ave NW, 8900 48 Ave NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B2B2, Canada
Meet at Bowness Park parking lot 8900 – 48 Ave NW.
Please register with John McFaul at alpglow@telus.net or 403-289-9517

Mallard Point Walk
2022-12-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Mallard Point (Fish Creek Provincial Park), Alberta, Canada

Griffith Woods Park
2022-12-16 09:00 | Griffith Woods Park, Alberta, Canada

Christmas Bird Count 4 Kids
2022-12-17 | Carburn Park, Alberta, Canada
Date: December 17, 2022
Time: 2 Sessions 9:30am – 10:30am & 11:00am – Noon
Where: Carburn Park
Cost: Free Event
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Inspired by the Christmas Bird Count, the CBC4Kids is a way to engage the next generation of birders. Come let your child explore the winter birds of Carburn Park. Children will learn about Chickadees, Nuthatches, Woodpeckers, Ducks, Bald Eagles, and many more! We’ll talk about main ways to identify them by sight and sound and some of the ways they survive the winter!
Each child will be able to borrow our binoculars so that they can see the birds up close. We will also bring out a birding scope to watch the birds on the river safely.
There are 2 sessions. The early session runs from 9:30-10:30 am. The late session runs from 11:00 am – Noon.
Age: 10-14. Please note that we limit the age of the participants to ensure that they are able to focus to be able to use the binoculars and keep up with the group.
Walk Length: This walk will be approximately 1 hour in length. We will be staying on the main pathways to ensure the safety of our young naturalists!
Our guide has a police check and CPR certification.

Bird North Glenmore Park.
2022-12-17 09:00 - 11:30 | North Glenmore Park (Parking Lot C)
Sat Dec 17, 9:00 AM: 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. Please register with leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997.

71st annual Calgary Christmas Bird Count
2022-12-18 | Alberta, Canada
The 71st annual Calgary Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will take place on December 18, 2022. This event is open to everyone who has a passion for birds regardless of skills and abilities. The CBC is an annual census of birds found within the count circle. All species are identified and counted which helps us to understand populations of birds living in our area. Field teams are now full but we are seeking additional Feeder Watchers throughout the count circle. Especially in East Calgary.

How to participate as a Feeder Watcher

Fill out the registration form before December 17
Confirm your residence is within the count circle (view map)
Download the Feeder Watchers Data Template

Count Day: December 18th , 2022

Observe birds for a minimum of 15 minutes visiting your feeders, in your yards, and all birds flying over your house.
Identify and count the highest number of each species seen at one time and add them to the template (example below of how to count). You can observe birds for multiple periods over the day but keep track of all of your time watching. DO NOT add counts of each species together.
For assistance with Identifying birds look here for Common Calgary backyard birds in December. If you’re bird is not on the ID guide, try to identify or submit details and photos to citynatureyyc@gmail.com asap.
Record names of all people who participated in the count, the time spent observing, any mammals that were seen, and include your address and postal (for data analysis purposes only); Add all information to the data template
Email your template and include any photos you took to Matt Wallace citynatureyyc@gmail.com at the end of the day.

Example of how to count birds as a Feeder Watcher

9:00am- 9:30am: 2 House Sparrows, 1 Black-capped Chickadee, 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch
10:45am-11:00am: 5 House Sparrows, 1 Blue Jay, 1 Black-capped Chickadee

Example Data to submit:

5 House Sparrows, 1 Blue Jay, 1 Black-capped Chickadee, 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch
Observation period: 0.75 hours

For more information, please contact the Calgary CBC compiler Matt Wallace at citynatureyyc@gmail.com

Note: if you have already filled out the registration form or spoken with a feeder watcher captain, please do not fill out the form again. Emails with templates will be sent out to participants the week of the count.

Speaker Series (December 2022)
2022-12-21 19:30 | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
One fish, two fish, red fish – new fish?
Abstract: In this presentation Dr. Matthew Morris will explore Alberta’s fish biodiversity, discuss some helpful tips for identifying fishes, and will examine why it is so difficult to get an accurate estimate of how many fish species call Alberta home.
Dr. Morris is an associate professor at Ambrose University and is the Co-chair of the Biology Department.

Bebo Grove
2023-01-10 09:00 | Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Provincial Park, 13610 24 St SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Register here

Bird Study Group (January 2023)
2023-01-11 19:30 | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
Topic: Calgary & Area Christmas Bird Count Results
Presenters: Calgary, Cochrane, Priddis, Sheep River, and Chestermere counts.
Come hear about the results of the Christmas Bird Counts from Calgary and the surrounding areas. Hear what birds were found as hundreds of volunteers braved the cold to go out and count the birds. It’s also your chance to ask some questions about the bird counts and see Citizen Science in action.
Date: January 11, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm

West Bragg Creek
2023-01-13 09:00 | West Bragg Creek Day Use Area, Alberta, Canada

Weaselhead Natural Area
2023-01-14 10:00 | Weaselhead Parking Lot: 37 St SW & 66 Avenue SW
Meet at the Weaselhead Parking Lot at 37 Street and 66 Ave SW. Register with John McFaul at alpglow@telus.net or 403-289-9517.

Shannon Terrace
2023-01-17 09:00 | Shannon Terrace Amphitheatre (Fish Creek Provincial Park), Alberta, Canada

Speaker Series (January 2023)
2023-01-18 19:30 | Zoom, Alberta, Canada
Title: Riparian Areas the Emerald Thread Connecting Land and Water
Description: Riparian areas are the zones of water loving plants influenced by water that, although small in size, do allot for us. This presentation will offer an overview of riparian habitats including clues of plants and animals to look for, discussion of the functions riparian areas provide and services they provide and highlight management actions that can maintain and improve riparian health and function.
Presenter Bio: Kerri O’Shaughnessy is a Riparian Specialist for Cows and Fish and has been doing this type of work for 24 years with Cows and Fish. In her job, she works with individuals, communities, agencies and organizations on better understanding our watersheds and the riparian areas within them. She is based in Edmonton but her time with Cows and Fish has allowed her to explore many of the natural regions of Alberta (and beyond) and meet many people stewarding our lands and water. Kerri has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Science from the University of Alberta; is a Professional Agrologist and is excited to share what she has learned over the years with hopes to inspire others to look at their landscapes with fresh eyes.
