Fri Jan 2 8:30am: 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.
Fri 2 Jan 2015 9:00am: Bird Bebo Grove, Fish Creek Provincial Park. Bird the Bebo Grove area to get a good start on your 2015 bird list. Look for uncommon winter birds that have been reported here recently: Barred Owl, Northern Pygmy-Owl,american Three-toed Woodpeckers. Leaders, Bob Lefebvre 403-370-0556, Dan Arndt 403-836-7405, Rose Painter, Kris Fernet.
Sat Jan 10 8:30am: Birding W of Calgary, route subject to road conditions and recent sighting reports. Meet at Assumption School, 34th Av NW (NW corner of Sarcee Tr at Hwy 1). Bring lunch, return late afternoon. Leader, Andrew Hart, 403-279-5209.
Sat Jan 10, 9:00am. Bird Carburn Park for winter waterfowl and Bald Eagles. We should find Barrow’s Goldeneye and will look for the Harlequin Duck reported on the river on the Christmas Bird Count. Leaders, Bob Lefebvre 403370-0556, Rose Painter.
Sat. Jan 24 9:00am: BEBO GROVE area of Fish Creek Prov. Park. To get there take Anderson Road to 24 St SW. Continue south driving into the park. Meet in the parking lot. Both theamerican Three-toed & Black-backed Woodpecker were seen here in the late fall, as well as the Barred Owl. Leaders: Bernie Diebolt, 403 210-2446 and Janet Gill 403 230-5671.
Sat Jan 31 9:00am: Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997
Sun Feb 1 8:15am: 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.
Sat 7 Feb 2015 9:00am Bird the Weaselhead Bird the Weaselhead Nature Area for Boreal Chickadees, Pine Grosbeaks, Northern Goshawk, and other winter birds. Meet in parking lot at 66 Ave and 37 St SW. Leader, Bob Lefebvre 403-370-0556.
Sun Feb 8 900am: Bird Griffith Woods Park, 2.5 km W from Sarcee Tr on Hwy 8 (Glenmore Tr). At 69th St SW turn left into Discovery Ridge, continue past the traffic circle. At the bottom of the hill turn left on Discovery Ridge Link into the parking lot. Leader, Howard Heffler, 403-284-2961.Sun Feb 8
Sat Feb 14
Sun Feb 15 8:30am-Noon: Identification of trees and shrubs during the winter. Also birding, nature observation and a slow paced walk in the park Carburn Park. 67 Riverview Dr SE, Calgary, AB. Meet in parking lot. Potentially icy trails - bring crampons. Leader, Cassiano Porto 587-583-9403.
Mon 16 Feb 2015, 9:00am Bird Carburn Park on Family Day – bring your kids and/or grandkids! Carburn Park is S from Glenmore Tr at 18 St SE to second stoplight, then right & follow signs to Carburn Park. Meet in parking lot. Leaders: Dan Arndt, 403-836-7405, Rose Painter. Bird Carburn Park on Family Day – bring your kids and/or grandkids! Carburn Park is S from Glenmore Tr at 18 St SE to second stoplight, then right & follow signs to Carburn Park. Meet in parking lot. Leaders: Dan Arndt, 403-836-7405, Rose Painter.
Mon Feb 16 (Family Day), 9:00am: Bird Griffith Woods Park. Meet at the east parking lot off Discovery Ridge Link SW. Leader Grant Brydle, 403-720-4957.
Sat Feb 21, 9:00am: Bird Bowmont Park. To get there take 16 AVE NW (TransCanada Hwy) to Home Rd. Go north to 52 St NW, and turn Left into parking lot beside Naramatha Church. Leaders: Bernie Diebolt 403 210-2446/Janet Gill 403 230-5671.
Feb 21; 9:30 A.M. Nature Calgary’s popular annual Snowy Owl Prowl heads east of Calgary to find Snowy Owls; Gyrfalcons; Snow Buntings, and, other Winter visitors from the North. Last year’s “Prowl” found 10 Snowy Owls! Meeting place is the west end of the Deerfoot Mall parking lot( adjacent to Deerfoot Trail) at 64 Avenue North. Trip will go until 3:30-4:00 P.M..; will break approximately halfway through probably at Strathmore or another town east of Calgary. Pre-registration not required. Call Leader, Terry Korolyk; 403-254-1878, for more details.
Sun Feb 22, 9:00am: Bird Lafarge Meadows/ Sikome FCPP for waterfowl, nesting Great Horned Owls. Meet at the Boat Launch parking lot, south end of Bow Bottom trail just north of Hwy 22X overpass. Leader, Bob Lefebvre 403 370-0556.
Sat Feb 28 9:00am: Bird North Glemore Park. Meet in parking loc C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997
Sun Mar 1, 8:00am: 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.
Sat 7 Mar 2015 6:45am Weaselhead Magpie Dawn Dispersal. Several hundred Black-billed Magpies roost in the Weaselhead Area each night. Watch their dawn dispersal and then see other winter birds. Meet parking lot, 66 Av & 37 St SW. Leader, Bernie Diebolt 403 210-2446
Sun March 8, 9:00am (DST starts): Bird Carburn Park. Come and see the Great Horned Owl who has been nesting here recently. There is also the possibility of seeing Barrow’s Goldeneyes. Carburn Park is S from Glenmore Tr at 18 St SE to second stoplight, then right & follow signs to Carburn Park. Meet in parking lot. Leader: Sue Konopnicki, 403-283-0139
Sat Mar 14, 9:00am: Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking loc C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997
Sat Mar 14, 7:00pm: Star Night. Meet at the Shouldice Hockey arena and the Montgomery Community Hall at 1515 – Home Road NW parking lot at 7:00pm. We will then drive out to Hwy 68 and on to the Jumping Pound Demonstration road to get to relatively dark skies. People can register by email at info@naturecalgary.com or by calling the leader, John McFaul, at 403-289-9517.
Sat Mar 14, 9:00am: Bird Frank Lake area for early arrivals, E of High River. Meet at Anderson LRT Station, next to Macleod Tr, S of pedestrian overpass. Bring lunch. Leader, Andrew Hart, 403-279-5209.
Sun Mar 15 8:30am-Noon. Identification of trees and shrubs during the winter. Also birding, nature observation and a slow paced walk in the park. Weaselhed Flats Park. 66 Ave. and 37 St. S.W. Meet in parking lot. Potentially icy trails - bring crampons. Leader, Cassiano Porto, 587-583-9403.
20 Mar 2015 8:00pm: Weaselhead Nature Area. See Northern Flying Squirrels and listen for Northern Saw-whet Owls and other nocturnal life. Dress very warmly and be prepared to stand still and quiet for up to an hour after dark. Bring flashlight. Meet at parking lot, 66 Ave and 37 St SW. Leaders, Bob Lefebvre 403-370-0556, Dan Arndt 403-836-7405.
Sat Mar 21, 9am: Peak of Golden Eagle Migration, Mt. Lorette, Kananaskis Country. Bring lunch, warm clothing. Meet Assumption School, 34th Av NW (NW corner of Sarcee Tr at Hwy #1). Leader, Andrew Hart, 403-279-5209.
Sat Mar 28 8am: Birding Griffith Woods Park. Go 2.5km W from Sarcee Tr SW on Hwy 8, then left at 69 St SW into Discovery Ridge, past the traffic circle. At the bottom of the hill, turn left on Discovery Link into parking lot. Leader Phillip Cram, 403-228-4142.
Sun Mar 29, 9:00am: Bird Carburn Park. Possibly the owls have hatched. Meet in the parking lot. To get there from Deerfoot Tr. take Glenmore Tr. east to 18 St south. Turn right onto Riverbend Dr. (second light), then left onto Riverview Dr. (watch for park sign at intersection). Leader Sue Konopnicki, 403-283-0139.
Wed Apr 1 8:30am: 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.
Good Friday, April 3, 8:00am: Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA). Go 1.6 km west of the City limit on Hwy 22X, then turn left/south onto 160th St. for another 1.6 km. Covering the Paradise and Aspen Trails, ~7 kms. Sign-in at the parking lot is $2 per person. Register in advance, as all ASCCA hikes require pre-booking online @ crossconservation.org. Contact Grant Brydle at 403-720-4957 or jamesbrydle@shaw.ca.
Sat Apr 4, 9:30am: Birding and Nature Walk, Edworthy Park. Meet in parking lot, bottom of Edworthy Park (Coulee) Rd, off W end of Spruce Dr SW. From the N side of the Bow River, access via the Harry Boothman foot bridge. Leader, Gus Yaki-403-243-2248
Sun Apr 5, 9:00am: Bird Frank Lake and Area. Meet at Anderson LRT station (MacLeod Tr),S of pedestrian overpass for car-pooling. Bring Lunch. Trip leader Tony Timmons 403 256-0754
Sat Apr 11
Sun Apr 12, 9:00am: Bird Bowmont Park. Meet Maranatha Church, 2111 52 St NW (N end of Home Rd). Leader Sue Konopnicki, 403-283-0139.
Fri Apr 17, 6:00pm: Birds and Beers – Royal Canadian Legion #285, Horton Road SW 6:00 - 9:00 pm. – Children welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Sat Apr 18, 8:30am: Birding for beginners and families at Carburn Park. With no leaves on the trees, and birds in flocks, now is a good time to learn about birds and families are welcome. Meet in the parking lot. To get there from Deerfoot Tr. take Glenmore Tr. east to 18 St south. Turn right onto Riverbend Dr. (second light), then left onto Riverview Dr. (watch for park sign at intersection). Leaders Stephen/Dorothy Spring, 403-238-0859.
Sun Apr 19, 2pm: Plants/Birds of Reader Rock Gardens. From Macleod Trail go E on 25 Av SE (just S of the Stampede Grounds), and immediately after crossing the C-train tracks turn right into the parking lot. Snowdrops should be in bloom. Leader, Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248.
Sun Apr 19, 9:30am: Spring birding through the foothills to Pine Coulee and Clear Lake in the Stavely area. Back to Calgary via the prairie east of Highway 2. Full day trip. Bring lunch. Meet at the large Parking Lot in the Glenfield area of Fish Creek PP adjacent to Bannister Drive in the southeast corner of Macleod Trail and Canyon Meadows Drive. Waterfowl, raptors; Spring passerines and others. Leader; Terry Korolyk ph.: 403-254-1878.
Wed Apr 22, 10:00am to 12:00pm: Earth Day nature walk on Nose Hill. Meet at parking lot 64 Ave & 14 Street NW entrance. Leader John McFaul 403-289-9517.
Sat Apr 25, 9:00am: Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking loc C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997
Sun Apr 26, 9:00am: Bird Frank Lake and Area. Meet at Anderson LRT station (MacLeod Tr),S of pedestrian overpass for car-pooling. Bring Lunch. Trip leader Tony Timmons 403 256-0754
Fri May 1 7:00am: 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.
Sat May 2 9:30am: South of Calgary for raptors; Spring passerines, waterfowl and others. Bring lunch. Trip will go until approximately 3:00-3:30 P.M. Meet at the large Parking Lot in the Glenfield area of Fish Creek PP adjacent to Bannister Drive just off Macleod Trail. Leader;Terry Korolyk, 403-254-1878
Sun May 3, 9:00am: Bird Beaverdam Flats. Meet S parking lot (Lynnview Rd & Lynnview Way, S of 62 Av SE). N from
Glenmore Tr at 18 St SE, turn left at 66Ave SE (T intersection) turn right onto Lynnwood Rd SE and left into parking lot at
Lynnview Way SE. Leader, Sue Konopnicki 403-283-0139.
Tue May 5, 6:30pm: Evening Bird Walk around Carburn Park. Meet in the parking lot. To get there from Deerfoot Tr. take Glenmore Tr. east to 18 St south. Turn right onto Riverbend Dr. (second light), then left onto Riverview Dr. (watch for park sign at intersection). Leader, Andrew Hart: 403-279-5209
Sat May 9, 8:30am: Bird various areas in Rockyridge and Bearspaw. Meet in the parking lot behind the Shoppers strip mall on Country Hills Blvd and 112 Avenue NW. Leader Ruth Gentry 403-454-0589.
Sun May 10
Tue May 12
Wed May 13, 6:30pm Meadowlark Meander at Confluence Park. Meet at the Confluence Park parking lot at Beddington Blvd and Beddington trail. Leader, John McFaul 403-289-9517.
Sat May 16, 8:00am: Twitch'n'Tour . Half-day outing to a variety of locations in the Calgary count circle for rare or uncommon birds. Meet at the Weaselhead Parking Lot , 37 St and 66 Av SW. Leaders: Dan Arndt 403-836-7405, Bob Lefebvre, 403-370-0556
Sun May 17
Mon May 18th, Victoria Day, 8:00am: Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA). Go 1.6 km west of the City limit
on Hwy 22X, then turn left/south onto 160th St. for another 1.6 km. Covering the Paradise and Aspen Trails, ~7 kms. Sign-in at the parking lot is $2 per person. Register in advance, as all ASCCA hikes require pre-booking online @ crossconservation.org. Bring water, snacks, camera, binoculars and rain gear - just in case!Contact Grant Brydle at 403-720-4957 or jamesbrydle@shaw.ca.
Mon May 18, 5:30am, Calgary city limits Big Day. See 100+ species in the Calgary City Limits. Full day outing. Bring lunch, water, snacks as needed. Meet at Votier’s Flats parking lot at the south end of Elbow drive to carpool. Leaders: Leaders: Dan Arndt 403-836-7405, Bob Lefebvre, 403-370-0556
Tue May 19– Volunteer Appreciation Event - No Field Trips
Sat May 23, 7:00am: Birds of B. Castell's yard, S of Priddis. See 20+ species, including close-ups of Evening Grosbeaks, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Baltimore Oriole, etc. Half-day. May visit Brown-Lowery Park to see Calypso Orchids in bloom. Meet at the Anderson LRT Station, S of the pedestrian walkway, next to Macleod Tr. Leader, Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248.
Sun May 24
Tue May 26, 6:30pm Evening Bird Walk Pearce Estates (Livingston Fish Hatchery). 1440 17A St SE, N off Blackfoot Trail. Leader Phil Cram 403 228 4142
Sat May 30, 9:00am Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking loc C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997
Sun May 31
Mon Jun 1, 6:40am: 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.
Tue Jun 2, 6:30pm: Evening Bird Walk Pearce Estates (Livingston Fish Hatchery). 1440 17A St SE, N off Blackfoot Trail. Leader Howard Heffler 403-284-2961
Fri Jun 5, 9am: Bird and botanize the East Waiparous Trail. To get to the meeting place, take Hwy 1A (Crowchild Tr) to Cochrane. From Hwy 22, continue W for 14km to Hwy 40. Turn right and go 14km to Benchlands. Meet at the first laneway beyond the Fire Hall. We'll then carpool to the trailhead, and explore the flora and fauna along the high bank of the Ghost River. Bring lunch. Leaders: Heinz Unger and Gus Yaki-403-243-2248.
Sat Jun 6, 6:00am: Bird north of Water Valley. Meet in NW Calgary (location TBD). Bring lunch. Expected return to Calgary mid afternoon. Registration and car pooling required call Andrew Hart (403) 279-5209 or president*@*naturecalgary.com to register. Leader Andrew Hart.
Sun Jun 7, 9:00am: Bird Sikome/Lafarge Meadows, FCPP. Meet boat launch parking area, S end of Bow Bottom Trail SE. New birders welcome. Leaders, Joan & Wayne Walker 403-271-4578.
Tue Jun 9, 6:30pm: Evening Bird Walk : Weaselhead Natural Area, meet in parking lot, 37th St & 66 Av SW. Leader, Andrew Hart: 403-279-5209.
Sat Jun 13, 8:00am: Bird Brown-Lowery Prov. Park. Meet at Anderson LRT Station (Macleod Tr.), S of pedestrian overpass, for carpooling. Bring Lunch. Expected return to Calgary mid-late afternoon. Leader, Andrew Hart: 403-279-5209.
Sat, Jun 13, 6:00am: Sibbald Flats Flycatcher Trip with Dr. Scott Lovell. See 5 species of flycatchers. Meet at Assumption School, 34th Av NW (NW corner of Sarcee Tr at Hwy #1)Leaders: Dan Arndt 403-836-7405, Bob Lefebvre, 403-370-0556
Sun Jun 14, 3:30am: Dawn Chorus. Meet Weaselhead Natural Area parking lot, 37 St and 66 Av SW. Wear warm clothes. We'll walk across the valley and up the far side, then return. Have recorded up to 75 species of birds/mammals on previous trips. "Best trip that I've ever been on," is a common comment. Leader, Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248.
Tue. Jun 16, 6:30pm. Bird Walk Bowmont Park. Meet in parking lot beside Maranatha Church. To get there from 16 AVE NW take Home Rd north to 52 St. NW & turn left. After checking the river from the viewing we will start the walk along the upper ridge, descending into the valley & returning along the river path. A variety of songbirds, as well as Osprey nest in this area. Leaders: Janet Gill 403 230-5671 & Bernie Diebolt 403 975-0665.
Sat Jun 20, 80 Km Circle Big Day. See 125+ species within the 80km eBird Calgary 2015 Competition count circle.
Starting time and location #1: 5:00 AM at Water Valley General Store,Main Street Water Valley. Bird around Water Valley area before meeting up with second group.
Starting time and location #2: 8:00 am at Weaselhead parking lot on 37th St and 66 avenue SW to carpool.
Both groups should bring lunch, water, snacks, comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Note: Rain date June 21 – in case of bad weather on June 20 we may do it June 21 instead. Call leaders if unsure. Leaders: Dan Arndt, Bob Lefebvre Leaders: Dan Arndt 403-836-7405, Bob Lefebvre, 403-370-0556.
Sun Jun 21
Tue Jun 23 Bird Edworthy Park at 6:30pm. Meet at the parking lot on the south side of river. From Bow Trail at 45st travel north to Spruce Drive, left on Spruce Drive to Edworthy Park, take the road down the ravine road to the parking lot. Sue and Russ Costello 403-271-6858
Cancelled - Fri Jun 26, 9am: Bird and botanize as we hike toward the Mt. Pringle Lookout. To get to the meeting place, take Hwy 1A (Crowchild Tr) to Cochrane. From Hwy 22, continue W for 14km to Hwy 40. Turn right and go 14km to Benchlands. Meet at the first laneway beyond the Fire Hall. We'll then carpool to the trail head, and explore the flora and fauna along the high bank of the Ghost River. Bring lunch. Leaders: Heinz Unger and Gus Yaki-403-243-2248.
Fri Jun 26, 9am: Bird and botanize the East Waiparous Trail. To get to the meeting place, take Hwy 1A (Crowchild Tr) to Cochrane. From Hwy 22, continue W for 14km to Hwy 40. Turn right and go 14km to Benchlands. Meet at the first laneway beyond the Fire Hall (Furthur Dr.). We'll then carpool to the trailhead, and explore the flora and fauna along the high bank of the Ghost River. Bring lunch. Leaders: Heinz Unger and Gus Yaki-403-243-2248.
Sat Jun 27, 9:00am: Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997
Sat June 27, 7:00am: Twitch ‘n’ Tour. Half-day outing to a variety of locations within the Calgary Count Circle (80-km radius) to look for rare or uncommon birds. Meet at the Weaselhead Parking lot, 37 Street and 66 Avenue SW to carpool. The leaders should have a better idea of possible destinations by June 25 or so. Call for information or to suggest target species. Leaders: Bob Lefebvre, 403-370-0556; Dan Arndt, 403-836-7405; Rose Painter, 403-852-6130.
Sun Jun 28
Mon Jun 29, 6:30 PM: Tour of Don Stiles nestbox trail SW of Calgary. See young bluebirds and/or tree swallows in the nest. We will also watch for other bird species and flowering plants. Meet at the Anderson LRT station, next to Macleod Trail just S of pedestrian overpass. Leader, Don Stiles, Ph: 403-271-4689.
Sun Jun 28
Tue Jun 30, 6:30 pm: Evening Bird walk: Votier’s Flats. Meet at the parking lot at the south end of Elbow Drive. Leader Howard Heffler 403-284-2961
Wed Jul 1 Canada Day 6:30am: 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.
Wed Jul 1, 7:30am: Canada Day Cross Conservation Area Go 1.6 km west of the City limit on Hwy 22X, then turn left/south onto 160th St. for another 1.6 km. Covering the Paradise and Aspen Trails, ~7 kms. Sign-in at the parking lot is $2 per person. Register in several days in advance, as all ASCCA hikes require pre-booking online @ crossconservation.org. Bring water, snacks, camera, binoculars and rain gear - just in case! Contact Grant Brydle at 403-720-4957 or jamesbrydle@shaw.ca.
Sat Jul 4 - Annual Bus Trip - This year to Olds Collage
Sun Jul 5, 2:00pm: Plants and pond life in the Glenbow Ranch. Bring water, binoculars, magnifying glasses and polarized sunglasses. See the tiger salamander and other organisms living underwater, as well as different species of flowering plants and birds. Meet in parking lot of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. Leader Cassiano Porto – Phone (587) 583 -9403.
Tue Jul 7, 6:30pm: Bird Carburn Park. Take Glenmore Tr and go S at 18 St SE to second stoplight, then right & follow signs to Carburn Park. Meet in parking lot. Leader, Sue Konopnicki 403-283-0139.
Sat Jul 11 Bird Lafarge Meadows, FCPP. Meet at boat launch parking lot, S. end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Leader Melanie Seneviratne 403-815-1275 or melanie.seneviratne@telus.com
Sun Jul 12
Tue Jul 14
Sat Jul 18
Sun Jul 19
Tue Jul 21
Sat Jul 25, 9:00am: Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997
Sun Jul 26, 8:00 am: Birding Marsland Basin. Bird the wetland and farmyard at Marsland Basin, between Eagle and Namaka Lakes. Waterfowl, migrating shorebirds, songbirds. Meet at 8 am at Carburn Park in Calgary to carpool. Return in early afternoon. To get to Carburn Park - from Deerfoot Tr. take Glenmore Tr. east to 18 St south. Turn right onto Riverbend Dr. (second light), then left onto Riverview Dr. (watch for park sign at intersection). Leaders: Dan Arndt 403-836-7405, Bob Lefebvre 403-370-0556.
Sat Aug 1 7:00am: 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.
Tue Aug 4, 6:30pm: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Closed for 2 years after the flood of 2013 it will be interesting to see the physical changes, as well as the effects on the wildlife. The Wood Ducks are still there.
Sat Aug 8
Sun Aug 9
Tue Aug 11, 8:30pm: Bats in Fish Creek Park. Cory Olson, ecologist for Glenbow Ranch PP will be leading an evening trip to view bats in FCPP using full spectrum detectors and spot lighting. Meet at the Bow Valley Ranch Day Use Area, end of Bow Bottom Trail, first road on right after entering the park. Parking in any other area may result in your vehicle being locked in for the night. Nature Calgary Leader Ian Ross 403-246-4213.
Sat. Aug 15, 7:30am: Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Go 1.6 km west of the City limit on Hwy 22X, then turn left/south onto 160th St. for another 1.6 km. Covering the Paradise and Aspen Trails, ~7 kms. Sign-in at the parking lot is $2 per person. Register in several days in advance, so the trip leader can pre-book the tour @ crossconservation.org. Bring water, snacks, suntan lotion, bug spray, camera and binoculars. Contact Grant Brydle at 403-720-4957 or jamesbrydle@shaw.ca.
Sat August 15, 7:30am: Birding East of Calgary. Meet at Carburn Park car park. Drive south from Glenmore Trail at 18th Street SE, to second stop light, then turn right and follow signs to Carburn Park. Bring lunch. Leader, Andrew Hart, 403-279-5209.
Sun Aug 16
Tue Aug 18, 6:30pm: Bird Confluence Park, NE. Meet parking lot junction of Beddington Trail & Beddington Blvd NE. To get there from south take Deerfoot Trail North to Exit 265, Beddington Trail, 11St. NE. Turn right at the first light. Meadowlark, Vesper Sparrow & Black-crowned Night Heron are usually seen here. Leaders: Janet Gill 403 230-5671 & Bernie Diebolt 403 210-2446.
Wed Aug 19, 7pm: Explore the newly rejuvenated 31-acre St. Patrick's Island Regional Park in the Bow River, to see and learn to identify the late summer wildflowers and to look for fungi - and any animal life. Access the island from N or S of the river, via the George C. King Bridge (formerly the St. Patrick's Bridge on the W end), on foot or bicycle, and/or via automobile at the E end, on 12 St/Zoo Rd. Enter the Zoo parking lot to access the St P Island pay parking lot. Meet at the E end, Confluence Plaza. Leader, Karel Bergmann.
Sat Aug 22, 9:30am: East of Calgary to look for shorebirds, Raptors, Waterfowl, migrating passerines and others. 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. Trip will go until 3:30 P.M.-4:00 P.M.. Leader, Terry Korolyk, 403-254-1878.
Sun Aug 23, 8:30am: Explore the newly rejuvenated 31-acre St. Patrick's Island Regional Park in the Bow River, to see and learn to identify the different species of ducks, gulls, migrant shorebirds and warblers, etc. Access the island from N or S of the river, via the George C. King Bridge (formerly the St. Patrick's Bridge), on the W end, on foot or bicycle, and/or via automobile on the E end, on 12 St/Zoo Rd. Enter the Zoo parking lot to access the St.P. Island pay parking lot. Meet at the E end, Confluence Plaza. Leader, Rose Painter.
Tue Aug 25 Final Tuesday evening bird walk
Sat Aug 29, 9:00am: Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997
Sun Aug 30, 9am: Explore the newly rejuvenated 31-acre St. Patrick's Island Regional
Park in the Bow River, to see and learn to identify the different species of ducks, gulls, migrant shorebirds and warblers, etc. Access the island from N or S of the river, via the George C. King Bridge (formerly the St. Patrick's Bridge), on the W end, on foot or bicycle, and/or via automobile on the E end, on 12 St/Zoo Rd. Enter the Zoo parking lot to access the St.P. Island pay parking lot. Meet at the E end, Confluence Plaza. Leader, Nimali Seneviratne.
Glenmore Reservoir, ride back (3.5 hours). Call leader Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248, to ensure vehicle space for return.
Sat Sep 5, 7:30am: Birding Frank Lake. Meet at Carburn Park car park. Drive south from Glenmore Trail at 18th Street SE, to second stop light, then turn right and follow signs to Carburn Park. Bring lunch. Leader, Andrew Hart, 403-279-5209.
Sun Sep 6,
Mon Sep 7, Labour Day
Sat Sep 12, 9:30am: Birding East of Calgary. Meet at Parking Lot C North Glenmore Park. Look for shorebirds, Gulls, Raptors, songbirds and others. Trip will go to 3:30-4:00pm. Will stop approximately halfway through trip at Town nearest at time. Bring lunch if you wish. Leader,Terry Korolyk, 403-254-1878.
Sun Sep 13,
Sat Sep 19, 9:30am: Explore the newly rejuvenated 31-acre St. Patrick's Island Regional Park in the Bow River, to see and learn to identify the plant and animal life. Check out the different species of ducks, gulls, shorebirds and warblers, and the autumn wildflowers. Access the island from N or S of the river, via the George C. King Bridge (formerly the St. Patrick's Bridge on the W end), on foot or bicycle, and/or via automobile at the E end, on 12 St/Zoo Rd. Enter the Zoo parking lot to access the St P Island pay parking lot. Meet at the E end, Confluence Plaza. Leader, Barry Hertz, 403-252-9341.
Sat Sep 19, 9:30am: Fall roundup.....Waterfowl, Raptors, Songbirds; Fall Wave 2 Shorebirds..........Gulls! Meeting place Parking Lot C North Glenmore Park, access by Crowchild Trail only as 37st is under construction. This spring's "Gulling" below the City of Calgary Landfill produced outstanding numbers and variety of Gulls, particularly Iceland-Thayer's complex birds. The northeast location of the site bodes well for Fall. Eastward from the Landfill, we'll do Chestermere, Shepard. Weed Lake and others. Trip goes until 3:30-4:00 P.M. Leader, Terry Korolyk, ph. 403-254-1878.
Sun Sep 20,
Sat Sept 26, 9:00am: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Closed for 2 years after the flood of 2013 it will be interesting to see the physical changes, as well as the effects on the wildlife. The Wood Ducks are still there. The Sanctuary is located at 2425 - 9 Ave. SE at the east end of the community of Inglewood. From the Deerfoot Trail, take the Blackfoot Trail westbound exit to 19 St. SE, then turn left from this onto 9 Ave). Leaders: Janet Gill 403 230-5671 & Bernie Diebolt 403 210-2446.
Sun Sept 27, 8:00am: Birding East of Calgary. Meet at Carburn Park car park. Drive south from Glenmore Trail on 18th Street SE, to second stop light. Then turn right and follow signs to Carburn Park. Bring lunch. Leader, Howard Heffler, 403-284-2961
Thu Oct 1, 8:00am: 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.
Sat Oct 3,
Sun Oct 4, 2pm: Explore the newly rejuvenated 31-acre St. Patrick's Island Regional Park in the Bow River, to see and learn to identify the autumn migrating birds - ducks, gulls, shorebirds, warblers, etc. Access the island from N or S of the river, via the George C. King Bridge (formerly the St. Patrick's Bridge on the W end), on foot or bicycle, and/or via automobile at the E end, on 12 St/Zoo Rd. Enter the Zoo parking lot to access the St P Island pay parking lot. Meet at the E end, Confluence Plaza.Leader, Donna Franke.
Saturday, Oct 10, 9:30am: Fall birding east of Calgary for waterfowls, Raptors, and Songbirds. The Calgary Landfill and the Chestermere Lake area can produce outstanding numbers and varieties of rare and unusual gulls, including some from the Arctic. Meet at Parking Lot C, North Glenmore Park by Will break approximately halfway through Trip at nearest town. Leader: Terry Korolyk, ph. 403-254-1878.
Sun Oct 11, 9:00 am: Bird Lafarge Meadows, Fish Creek Park SE. Meet in the parking lot at the Boat Launch, FCPP at the south end of Bow Bottom Trail, SE. New Birders are welcome! Leader, Howard Heffler, 403-284-2961.
Mon Oct 12 Thanksgiving Day 8:30am: Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area Go 1.6 km west of the City limit on Hwy 22X, then turn left/south onto 160th St. for another 1.6 km. Covering the Paradise and Aspen Trails, ~7 kms. Sign-in at the parking lot is $2 per person. Register in several days in advance, so the trip leader can pre-book the tour @ crossconservation.org. Bring water bottle &/or thermos, snacks, binoculars, camera and rain jacket. Contact Grant Brydle at 403-720-4957 or jamesbrydle@shaw.ca.
Sat Oct 17, 8:30am: Birding west of Calgary. Bring lunch. Expect to be back around 4:30.
Meet Assumption School, 34 Av NW (just N of TCH #1, at Sarcee Tr). Leader, Andrew
Hart. 403-279-5209.
Sun Oct 18,9:30am: Fall birding east of Calgary for waterfowls, Raptors, and, Songbirds. The Calgary Landfill and the Chestermere Lake area can produce outstanding numbers and varieties of rare and unusual gulls, including some from the Arctic. Meet at Parking Lot C, North Glenmore Park by 9:30 A.M. Will break approximately halfway through Trip at nearest town. Leader: Terry Korolyk, ph. 403-254-1878.
Sun Oct 18
SAT. OCT 24, 9:AM INGLEWOOD BIRD SANCTUARY The Sanctuary is located at 2425 - 9 Ave. SE. From the Deerfoot Trail, take the Blackfoot Trail westbound exit. Turn left at 19 St. SE, then left again at the lights onto 9 Ave SE. Meet in the parking lot. Leader: Janet Gill 403 230-5671.
Sun Oct 25
Sat Oct 31, 9:00am: Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997
Sun Nov 1 DST Ends, clocks fall back, 8:15am: 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..
Sat, Nov 7. Late Fall birding to Pine Coulee Reservoir and Clear Lake in the Stavely area. These 2 waterbodies regularly produce good late Fall season birding, Includes waterfowl, Raptors, songbirds, and, others. Meet by 9:30 A.M. at the main Glenfield Parking Area in east Fish Creek PP. Access via Bannister Road under the Macleod Trail Bridge at Canyon Meadows Drive. Short drive from Bannister to the Parking Lot. Pit toilets at both waterbodies. Bring lunch. Leader: Terry Korolyk; ph. 403-254-1878.
Sun Nov 8
Sat Nov 14
Sun Nov 15, 8:30am: Bird Brown-Lowery Provincial Park. Try for a Black-backed Woodpecker! Meet at Anderson LRT Station (Macleod Tr.), S of pedestrian overpass, for carpooling. Bring lunch. Return around 3:30pm. Leader, Andrew Hart 403-279-5209.
Sat Nov 21, 9:00am: Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997
Sat Nov 21, 9:00am: Twitch ‘n’ Tour. Half-day outing to a variety of locations within the Calgary Count Circle (80-km radius) to look for rare or uncommon birds. Meet at the Weaselhead Parking lot, 37 Street and 66 Avenue SW to carpool. Possible targets include Wild Turkey, Northern Hawk-Owl, Gyrfalcon. Be prepared to carpool. Call for information or to suggest target species. Leaders: Bob Lefebvre, 403-370-0556; Dan Arndt, 403-836-7405; Rose Painter, 403-852-6130.
Sun Nov 22, 9:00am: Bird Carburn Park. Duration of 2.5-3 hours. Meet in the parking lot. To get there from Deerfoot Tr. take Glenmore Tr. east to 18 St south. Turn right onto Riverbend Dr. (second light), then left onto Riverview Dr. (watch for park sign at intersection). Leader Sue Konopnicki, 403-283-0139.
Sat Nov 28, 9:00a.m: Birding Bebo Grove in Fish Creek Prov. Park. To get there from the north, take Glenmore Tr SW to 14 St SW. Go S on 14th St to Anderson Rd. Turn right (West) and go to 24 St SW. Turn left (South) and follow it to its end in the parking lot. Great Horned Owl, Northern Pygmy Owl & Three-toed Woodpecker are some of the birds seen recently in this area. Leaders: Bernie Diebolt 403 210-2446 & Janet Gill 403 230-5671. Beginners welcome.
Sun Nov 29
Tue Dec 1, 8:30am: 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.
Sat Dec 5
Sun Dec 6
Sat Dec 12, 9:30am: Birding Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. 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.) Leader:Carole Hachey, 403-454-4611
Sun Dec 13
Sat Dec 19
Sun Dec 20
Sat Dec 26
Sun Dec 27
Thu Dec 31, 9:00am: Bird North Glenmore Park. Meet in parking lot C just W of Rowing Club, accessed from S end of Crowchild Tr SW. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997