Speaker Myrna Pearman Myrna Pearman will give an update on Ellis Bird Farm, including new site, education and research projects. She will talk about the tracking of Purple Martins and Mountain Bluebirds, where they go in the winter, how many return each year and how the data collected is used for research. She will also […]
West of Calgary (destinations TBD) Expected return mid to late afternoon. Meet in the small parking lot in Valley Ridge. Exit westbound Trans-Canada Hwy onto Valley Ridge Blvd NW. At first intersection, turn right onto Valley Ridge Dr. NW. At next intersection turn right onto Valley Meadow Close NW and drive 100 metres to parking […]
Bird parts of Calgary and east of Calgary for late Fall migrants; early Winter visitors and others. Includes waterfowl, gulls, raptors, and others. Trip will go until about 4:00 pm. Register with leader Terry Korolyk by phone at 403-254-1878, or by email at piidpiper@hotmail.ca. Bring lunch. Meet at the Fish Creek PP Visitor’s Centre parking […]
The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Reconnection Project The Inglewood Bird Sanctuary has been one of the Cities most ecologically important parks for nearly a century. Unfortunately, due to its age, some of the hydraulic structures that control the water level in the lagoon have passed their useful life and are putting the park’s lagoon at risk. […]
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. Registration required.
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. Starting time has been changed to 9 am.
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. Registration required.
"Birds, Bats and Buildings: Navigating the Concrete Jungle" Speakers: Kathleen Johnson & Dr. Scott Lovell Two of the Co-Founders of Calgary Migratory Species Response Team (CMSRT) will introduce their new citizen science group in Calgary. The objective of CMSRT is to determine whether or not a high number of birds and bats are striking Calgary's […]
Scouting Xmas Bird Count territory in Elboya-Stanley Park, Rideau, Roxboro. Meet at 420 Brunswick Av SW. Return for hot lunch at noon. Please call or email in advance. Leader: Gus Yaki-403-243-2248, gyaki@calcna.ab.ca Registration required.
Summary of the clubs activities and financial status, election of board members and voting on amendments to the by-laws of the society. Afterwards there will be light refreshments for members to enjoy.