North Glenmore Park, Weaselhead Natural area. We'll walk over to the edge to watch hundreds of Magpies leave their overnight roosting area as the sun rises. Following this we"ll walk down into the Weaselhead to look for other winter birds. Meet in the Weaselhead parking lot, 37 St. SW and 66 Ave. As we will be […]
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
Antarctica: History, Science and Overwintering at Scott Base What would you say to a chance to travel to one of the most remote job sites in the world to preserve artefacts from arguably some of the most iconic historic sites on the planet? If you were Melinda Bell, you’d say yes – twice! As a […]
Now that spring is in the air and many of our migrant birds are beginning to return, join us to learn how these amazing and creative creatures prepare a nursery for their young. Please dress appropriately as we will be outside. Meet at Carburn Park, 67 Riverview Dr SE,Calgary. Leader: Joan Walker, herbiehilda@gmail.com.
Birding West of Calgary. Bring lunch. Expect to be back around 4:00. Meet at Assumption School, 34 Av NW (just N of TCH #1, at Sarcee Tr). Leader Howard Heffler, 403-804-2489 (cell). Please email hheffler@shaw.ca by Friday March 29. Registration required.
Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey. 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.
Tadoussac - an alternate to Pt Pelee? Presented by Anne Belton Last May 28th 6 birders counted over 700,000 warblers passing through Tadoussac! Until now Tadoussac has been a relatively unknown destination for birders. Anne will speak briefly about the real tourist attraction in Tadoussac - whales, and then look at bird migration both in […]
Bird Frank Lake. Bring lunch Meet at the first Parking Lot in the Glenfield area of east Fish Creek PP in Calgary. The Glenfield area is in the southeast corner of the Canyon Meadows Drive-Macleod Trail intersection and is accessed via Bannister Road. Leader Tony Timmons, 403 256-0754
Calgary and area for Spring arrivals. Waterfowl, Raptors, Gulls, Songbirds and others. Trip will go until approximately 3:30-4:00 P.M.. Carpooling. Bring lunch. Limit of 24 people. To register, e-mail leader Terry Korolyk at piidpiper@hotmail.ca, or phone at 403-254-1878. Meeting place, parking lot at the Fish Creek PP’s Visitor’s Centre at the entrance to the Park […]
Bird Lafarge Meadows in Fish Creek PP. Meet at boat launch parking lot, S end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Leader Howard Heffler, 403-804-2489 (cell).