Brrr, it’s cold out there! Have you ever wondered what our furry, feathered friends do when the temperatures plunge and sparkling snow flakes make little mountains? And what about insects and amphibians? Join us to learn more about the ingenious ways animals cope with our blustery winter weather. Please come dressed for the weather and […]
“Getting Down” with Calgary Area Birds A tour of Calgary area birds as seen through the lens of amateur nature photographer Tony LePrieur. Tony will share bird pictures captured over the past couple of years, providing IDs, locations and tips/stories around individual pictures. About Tony Tony was introduced to photography by a friend while […]
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.