Backyard 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 […]
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.
Meet 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 […]
Discovery 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.
Can 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, […]
The 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
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
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 […]
Antarctic Adventure by Diane Stinson - Always interested in our natural world, Diane started birding in 2012, when she retired. Since then she and her husband, Rob, have been traveling extensively.
For late Fall migrants and early winter visitors. Chances for rare and uncommon Gulls and waterfowl form the north; Raptors, Songbirds, and other. Trip will go until approximately 3:30-4:00 P.M.. Bring lunch. Mid-trip break. Carpooling. Meet in the Parking Lot at Fish Creek PP’s Visitor’s Centre on Bowbottom Trail. Leader, Terry Korolyk; ph. 403-254-1878.