WID – Irrigation Canal
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 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 the dirt parking lot. This is the first week that the […]
Bird Study Group Oct 6
Zoom Alberta, CanadaSpeaker: Kathleen Johnson Topic: Calgary Migratory Response Meeting opens at 7:15pm Presentation to begin at 7:30pm Due to COVID-19, meetings will be held via Zoom. Links and meeting codes will be emailed to members closer to the event date.
West Bragg Creek
Bragg Creek Provincial Park Alberta, CanadaExplore the forested areas of West Bragg Creek. Lots of opportunities to see a variety of small songbirds who overwinter here in Alberta. We will decide which route to take based on the group preferences. There are multiple areas to explore. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED A KANANASKIS CONSERVATION PASS TO PARK HERE. YOU […]
Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer
Calgary North Co-op on the west side of the parking lot at 540 -16 Ave. NEMeet at the Calgary North Co-op on the west side of the parking lot at 540 -16 Ave. NE at 8:00 AM. Return by 4:00 pm. Limit of 10 participants and five vehicles.
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park – Special Trip
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park Alberta, CanadaNature Calgary has another date to explore Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park by golf cart. This Park is great for biking and hiking, but it is quite a long walk to get to the good birding areas. The Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation offers golf cart tours Monday thru Thursday during the summer. These are available to […]
Birds and Natural Area Ecology
North Glenmore Park (Weaselhead parking lot) Alberta, CanadaThis walk will take ~2.5 hours walking on unpaved pathways in wooded terrain and explore the inner forest of the Weaselhead Natural Area. Please wear comfortable shoes as the distance of this trip is long. The walk will have an emphasis on birds but will also provide participants insight into the Weaselhead Natural Area ecology […]
Bebo Grove FCPP
Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Provincial Park 13610 24 St SW, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaCome look for fall migrants in Bebo Grove. With the addition of the storm water pond there are likely to be more of them this year. Register for this trip here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-calgary-birding-bebo-grove-fcpp-tickets-178411793477
Bird 68th Street Wetlands
68 Street SE Wetlands Alberta, CanadaDirections - From 17th Ave SE, turn south on 68th Street SE, just beyond the City of Calgary storage compound turn right into parking lot.
Nature Calgary Speaker Series – October 2021
Zoom Alberta, CanadaTopic: Alberta Community Bat Program This is a great opportunity to learn about the many interesting species of bats to be found in Alberta. Discover their identities, uncover their ecological roles and learn how to help them. Day: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 7:30 pm Video Call: Zoom link has been sent to Nature Calgary members […]
Frank Lake
Frank Lake Alberta, CanadaWe will visit Frank Lake to see the migrants headed south for the fall. There should be some good shorebird viewing. We will park at the gate and then walk into the bild. Binoculars will be available for those who need them. **Please note that there are no bathrooms at Frank Lake at this time** Register […]