The sanctuary is located at 2425 - 9 AVE SE. To get there from Deerfoot Trail take Blackfoot Tr west, turning left onto 19 ST SE then left again onto 9 AVE SE & drive 1 km east to sanctuary entrance. Leader John McFaul, 403 289-9517.
Scouting Xmas Bird Count territory in Elboya-Stanley Park, Rideau, Roxboro. Meet at 420 Brunswick Av SW. Return for hot lunch at noon. Advance registration required. Leader: Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248.
Following the count (from 5 pm on) all participants including Feederwatchers, are warmly invited by Cindy and Dan Parliament to compile results and have supper at 116 Vantage Bay NW (note change of venue from 2017). Cindy and Dan would be pleased to hear from anyone who can contribute any side dishes, salads, or desserts (403-247-4987). […]
Election of board members, financial and summary of 2018 activities, special resolution (details forth coming), Christmas Quiz, members photographs, light refreshments to follow.
Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. (no 37st access). Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997.
Meet 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.
Phil Cram and others will present the results of the Calgary and area Christmas Bird Counts. View map | www.cardeltheatre.com Bird Study Group meetings are held at 7:30pm the first Wednesday of the month at Cardel Theatre (180 Quarry Park Boulevard SE), with the exception of January 2019, where the group will meet the 2nd Wednesday. Free for members, $5 for […]
Look for winter birds. Meet at parking lot. Travel to West end of Anderson Rd, south on 37st S, left (East) on 130ave, right on Wood Path Rd. Please register with leader Andrew Hart (andrewhart@shaw.ca or (403) 279-5209) to ensure notification in the event of a weather related cancellation or rescheduling.
Go east of Calgary in search of the Legendary Snowy Owl. A precursor to the annual February Snowy Owl Prowl. Chances also for Gyr and Prairie Falcon, Great Horned Owl, Snow Buntings, Horned Larks, Common and Hoary Redpolls. Bring lunch. A mid-trip break in a nearby town. Leader, Terry Korolyk. Registration closed due to overwhelming […]
Tall Tales, Long Lenses This remarkable book recounts many of Marriott's favourite stories and photos from his most memorable wildlife encounters in some of Canada's spectacular locales. It's a fascinating autobiographical account of being in the right place at exactly the right times, from his one-day love affair with a pine marten to his lifelong […]