Sat 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.
Sun Jan 3
Sat Jan 9, 9:30am: Mid-Winter bust-out. Go east of Calgary in a quest for Winter birds; Snowy Owls, Falcons, Snow Buntings, etc..Check Elliston Park for overwintering waterfowl. Will break approximately halfway though trip at nearest town. Bring lunch. Meet at the west end of the Deerfoot Mall Parking lot adjacent to Deerfoot TrailTrail. Leader: Terry Korolyk; ph.403-254-1878.
Sun Jan 10, 9:00am: Bird Carburn Park. Generally should be good winter birding. From Glenmore Trail, go S at 18 St SE to 2nd stoplight, turn right & follow signs to Park. Meet in parking lot. Leader, Howard Heffler, 403-284-2961.
Sat Jan 16 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. Register with leader, Andrew Hart, 403-279-5209.
Sun Jan 17
SAT. JAN 23, 9:00am: 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: Janet Gill,403 230-5671. Beginners welcome.
Sun Jan 24
Sat Jan 30, 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 Jan 31
Mon 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
Mon Feb 15, Family Day, 8:30am: Bird Griffith Woods Park. Meet at the east parking lot off Discovery Ridge Link SW. Griffith Woods is 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 Grant Brydle 403-720-4957.
Sat Feb 20 9:30am: Nature Calgary's popular Snowy Owl Prowl consistently attracts 30 or so participants. Last year, a student from Australia attended finding us via the internet. He wanted to see a Snowy Owl. We go east from our meeting place at the west end of the Deerfoot Mall Parking Lot in Calgary to the Strathmore area and elsewhere for Snowy Owls and other birds until 4:00 P.M. Will break approximately halfway through trip at nearest town. Bring lunch. Leader, Terry Korolyk; phone 403-254-1878.
Sun Feb 21 9:00am: 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.
Sat Feb 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
Sun Feb 28
Tue Mar 1, 8am: 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 Mar 5, 9:am: Birding Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Meet in the parking lot. 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: Janet Gill 403 831-7828. Beginners Welcome.
Sun Mar 6
Sat Mar 12 8:30am MST: 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 Mar 13 Daylight Savings Time Starts
Sat Mar 19, 9:00am DST: Bird Frank Lake area for early arrivals east of High River: Meet at Carburn Park. From Glenmore Trail, go S at 18 St SE to 2nd stoplight, turn right & follow signs to Park. Meet in parking lot. Bring lunch. Leader Andrew Hart, 403 279-5209.
Sun Mar 20, 9:30am DST; East of Calgary concentrating on migrating Spring waterfowl, but, also, Gulls, Raptors, Songbirds, and, others. Meet at the large Parking Lot at the Glenfield Recreation Area in east Fish Creek PP in Calgary just off Bannister Road. Trip will go until 3:30-4:00 P.M.. Bring lunch. Leader, Terry Korolyk; ph. 403-254-1878.
Fri Mar 25 Good Friday Friday, 8:00am DST: Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA). Go 1.6 km. west of the City limit on Hwy 22X, then turn left onto 160th St for another 1.6 km. Meet at the parking lot. $2 sign-in required. Register in advance contacting Grant Brydle at 403-720-4957 orjamesbrydle@shaw.ca. Bring water, snacks, binoculars, camera and rain gear.
Sat May 14, 9:00am: Bird Lafarge Meadows FCPP. Meet at the boat launch, end of Bow Bottom Tr SE. Leader: Melanie Seneviratne, 403-815-1275
Sun May 15, 8:30am: Bird Frank Lake and Area. Meet at Anderson LRT station (MacLeod Tr.), S of pedestrian overpass for car-pooling. [At the meeting location, we may decide to change the destination(s).] Return by 3:30. Bring Lunch. Leader Howard Heffler, 403-284-2961.
Tue May 17 Volunteer Appreciation Day, General Meeting
Thu May 19, 6:30pm: Meadowlark Meander to Confluence Park. Meet at the parking lot just north of the intersection of Beddington Trail and Beddington Blvd. NE. Trip Leader John McFaul, 403-289-9517.
Sat May 21, 7am: Birds of B. Castell's yard, S. of Priddis. See 20+ species, including close-ups of Evening Grosbeaks, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Baltimore Orioles, etc. Half-day trip. May also visit Brown-Lowery Prov. Park for Calypso Orchids. Meet at Anderson LRT Stn, S of pedestrian walkway, next to Macleod Road for carpooling. Leader, Gus Yaki-403-243-2248.
Mon May 23, Victoria Day 7:30am: Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA). Go 1.6 km. west of the City limit on Hwy 22X, then turn left onto 160th St for another 1.6 km. Meet at the parking lot. $2 sign-in required. Register in advance contacting Grant Brydle at 403-720-4957 or jamesbrydle@shaw.ca. Bring water, snacks, binoculars, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray and rain gear.
Mon May 23, Victoria Day, 5:30 am: Annual Nature Calgary Big Day. See over 100 species at various locations within the city limits. Meet at Votier’s Flats, south end of Elbow Drive SW. We will car-pool for those who are staying the whole day (until evening). Bring lunch. Leaders, Bob Lefebvre (403-370-0556), Rose Painter.
Tue May 24, 6:30pm: Tuesday Bird walk, Mallard Point. Meet parking lot east end of Canyon Meadows Dr. SE. Leader Andrew Hart: 403-279-5209.
Fri May 27, 9:30am: Flora & Fauna, Waiparous area, Ghost River Watershed. To get there, take Hwy 1A (Crowchild Tr), 14km past Hwy 22 at Cochrane, then right (North) onto Hwy 40. Go 14km to Benchands. Meet on Furthur Rd, 1st on left past Benchlands Firehall. Leaders: Heinz Unger and Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248.
May 28/29 Calgary Area May Species count weekend.
Sat May 28 8:30am: 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.
Wed June 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.
Sat Jun 4; 9:30am; Bird Calgary and area to look for late Spring birds and others. A chance for Sabine's Gull. Meet at the large Parking Lot in Glenfield in east Fish Creek PP. Trip will go until 3:30-4:00. Bring lunch. Leader, Terry Korolyk; 403-254-1878.
Tue Jun 7, 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 11: Medicine Wheel & surrounding area of SE Alberta. CANCELLED Full day trip to explore the prairies of south eastern Alberta with destination of the Majorville Medicine Wheel. Greg Wagner has graciously agreed to lead a trip to this very special area to enable birders to see this area, with respect to be given to the birds and wildlife, since it houses many endangered or at risk species. Participants must be a member of Nature Calgary, limit to 20 participants, 5 cars - first come first serve, car pooling will be arranged for those who are not driving. Participants must register through Melanie and advise if they will be driving and if there are any other people that will be in their vehicle. Time and location will be provided at time of registration. Contact Melanie Seneviratne. melaniesene@gmail.com or 403-815-1275
Sun Jun 12, 3:30am: 17th Annual Dawn Chorus. Meet Weaselhead Natural Area parking lot, 37 St & 66 Av SW. Wear warm clothes. We'll walk across the valley and up the S side, then return. Have recorded up to 75 species birds/mammals on previous trips. Leader, Gus Yaki-403-243-2248.
Tue Jun 14, 6:30pm: Birding Inglewood Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is located at 2425 - 9 Ave. SE (From Deerfoot Trail, take Blackfoot Trail westbound exit to 19 St. SE, then turn left from this onto 9 Ave.) Leader: Janet Gill 403 831-7828. Beginners Welcome.
Fri Jun 17, 9:30am: Flora & Fauna, Meadow Creek area, Ghost River Watershed. To get there, take Hwy 1A (Crowchild Tr), 14km past Hwy 22 at Cochrane, then right (North) onto Hwy 40. Go 14km to Benchands. Meet on Furthur Rd, 1st on left past Benchlands Firehall. Leaders: Heinz Unger and Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248.
Sat June, 18, 5:30 am: Calgary Region Big Day. Registration required. All-day trip (into the evening) to find 125+ species in the Calgary 80-km circle. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen, insect repellent. We will be car-pooling from the Crowfoot LRT station, and will try to arrange for some participants to return early if needed. Please call the leaders for details and to register. Leaders, Bob Lefebvre (403-370-0556), Andrew Hart (403-608-8919), Rose Painter.
TueJun 21, 6:30pm: Bird Carburn Park: 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. Sue Konopnicki, 403-918-6637
Sat Jun 25, 8:30am: 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 Jun 25, 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 late afternoon. Leader, Andrew Hart, 403-279-5209.
Sun Jun 26, 9:30am: 8th Annual Flora & Fauna Fundraising for Ghost River Watershed Outing, followed by BBQ-$10 suggested donation. To get there, take Hwy 1A (Crowchild Tr), 14km past Hwy 22 at Cochrane, then right (North) onto Hwy 40. Go 14km to Benchands. Meet on Furthur Rd, 1st on left past Benchlands Firehall. Leader: Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248.
Thu Jun 30, 6:30pm: Tour of Don Stiles' Red Deer Lake nestbox trail SW of Calgary. See young Mountain Bluebirds and/or Tree Swallows in the nest. There will be opportunities to 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, 403-271-4689.
Fri 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.
Sat Jul 2
Sun Jul 3, 8:30am: Nature Walk in Bow Valley Provincial Park. An easy walk at Many Springs, flowers in bloom as well as birds. Meet at Fish Creek Library, 11161 Bonaventure Drive S.E. (corner of Anderson Road and Bonaventure Drive). Bring lunch, drinks, insect repellent, etc. Stephen/Dorothy Spring. Tel: 403-238-0859: cell: 403-519-2266: e-mail: dorspring@shaw.ca
Tue Jul 4
Sat Jul 9
Sun Jul 10
Tue Jul 12, 6:30pm: Birding Walk 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, turn left onto 9 Ave. SE. & drive approx. 1 km east, turn Right into parking area. Meet in the parking lot. Leader: Janet Gill, 403 831-7828 Beginners Welcome.
Sat Jul 16, 9:30am: Clear Lake and Pine Coulee Reservoir in the Stavely area for large numbers of waterfowl and others. A good chance for rarities or unusual birds. Meet at the main Parking Lot just off Bannister Road in the Glenfield area of Fish Creek PP in Calgary. Leader, Terry Korolyk, ph.403-254-1878.
Sun Jul 17
Tue Jul 19
Sat Jul 23, 7:30am: Birding at the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA). Go 1.6 km. west of the City limit on Hwy 22X, then turn left onto 160th St for another 1.6 km. Meet at the parking lot. $2 sign-in required. Register in advance contacting Grant Brydle at 403-720-4957 or jamesbrydle@shaw.ca. Bring water, snacks, binoculars, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray and rain gear.Parking lot sign-in is $2. Contact @ 403-720-4957 and/or jamesbrydle@shaw.ca.
Sun Jul 24, 7:30am: Birding Bow Valley Prov Park. Expect to walk 10-12 km. Bring lunch. Meet Assumption School, NW corner of 34 Av NW & Sarcee Tr. Leader Andrew Hart, 403-279-5209.
Tue Jul 26
Sat Jul 30, 8:30am: 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 31
Mon Aug 1, (Heritage Day), 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 2
Sat Aug 6
Sun Aug 7
Tue Aug 9
Sat Aug 13, 8:30am: Birding the Kananskis Field Station area. Meet at the Sholdice Park parking lot, the very south end of Home Road, off of 16th Ave. NW. Bring lunch, water, bug spay etc. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997.
Sun Aug 14
Tue Aug 16
Sat Aug 20, 8:30am: Birding Inglewood Bird Sanctuary for fall migrants. The Sanctuary is located at 2425 - 9 Ave. SE. From the Deerfoot Trail, take the Blackfoot Trail westbound exit to 19 St. SE, turn left onto 9 Ave. SE. & drive approx. 1 km east, turn Right into parking area. Meet in the parking lot. Leader: Janet Gill, 403 831-7828 Beginners Welcome.
Sun Aug 21
Tue Aug 23, 6:30pm: Birding Walk, Confluence Park, NE Calgary. To get there take Deerfoot Trail to the Beddington Trail, 11ST NE exit following Beddington Trail west to Beddington Blvd (1st set of lights), turn right into parking area. Meet in parking lot. Leaders: Bernie Diebolt 403 975-0665, Janet Gill 403 831-7828. Beginners Welcome.
Wed Aug 24, 8:00am: Bird Mallard Point, Fish Creek PP. Meet in the parking lot at the east end of Canyon Meadows Drive.
Leader Rose Painter, 403-852-6130
Sat Aug 27, 8:30am: 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 28, 9:30am: The east side of Fish Creek PP and possibly other Parks in Calgary for migrating Songbirds; Accipiters, and, other birds. Meet at the main Parking Lot in the Glenfield area just off Bannister Road. Leader, Terry Korolyk, 403-254-1878.
Tues Aug 30, 6:30pm: Bird Carburn Park: 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. Sue Konopnicki, 403-918-6637
Thu Sep 1, 7:30am: 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 Sep 3, 9:30 am: Fungi 101. Fungus forest foray for everything you always wanted to know about mushrooms. Meet at West Bragg Creek Trail Recreation Area parking lot. To get there, upon reaching Brag Creek shopping centre turn right onto Balsam Ave., cross the bridge and on the T intersection turn left. Then follow the road straight to the very end, which is our parking lot. Leader Karel Bergmann, ph. 403-285-2380 or email lacerta@shaw.ca
Sun Sep 4
Mon Sep 5: Labour Day
Sat Sep 10, 9:am: 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, turn left onto 9 Ave. SE. & drive approx. 1 km east, turn right into parking area. Meet in the parking lot. Leader, Janet Gill, 403-831-7828. Beginners Welcome.
Sun Sep 11
Sat Sep 17, 8:30am: Birding the Kananaskis Field Station area. Canceled. Meet at the Sholdice Park parking lot, the very south end of Home Road, off of 16th Ave. NW. Bring lunch, water, bug spay etc. Leader Penny Smith, 403 249-5997.
Sun Sep 18
Sat Sep 24, 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 Sep 24, 8:00am: Birding at the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA). Go 1.6 km. west of the City limit on Hwy 22X, then turn left onto 160th St for another 1.6 km. Meet at the parking lot. $2 sign-in is required. Register in advance contacting Grant Brydle at 403-720-4957 or jamesbrydle@shaw.ca. Bring water, snacks, binoculars, camera, and rain gear.
Sun Sep 25, 8:00am: Birding East of Calgary. Meet at Carburn Park parking lot. 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
Sat Oct 1, 8:00am: Monthly Elbow River Birding Survey. Meet Stanley Park, 42 Av SW, just W of Macleod Tr. Walk to
Glenmore Reservior, ride back (3.5 hours). Call leader Gus Yaki, 403-243-2248, to ensure vehicle space for return.
Sun Oct 2
Sat Oct 8, 9:30am: Cold weather birding starts. Meet at Parking Lot C in North Glenmore Park.Chances for Loons, Scoters, Swans; White-fronted, Snow, and Ross's Geese; Rough-legged Hawks; late Fall shorebirds; Gulls from the north; Songbirds leaving for the south and arriving from the north; and others. Trip will go until approximately 4:00 P.M.. Leader: Terry Korolyk; ph. 403-254-1878.
Sun Oct 9
Mon Oct 10, Thanksgiving, 8:30am: Birding at the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area (ASCCA). Go 1.6 km. west of the City limit on Hwy 22X, then turn left onto 160th St for another 1.6 km. Meet at the parking lot. $2 sign-in is required. Register in advance contacting Grant Brydle at 403-720-4957 or jamesbrydle@shaw.ca. Bring water, snacks, binoculars, camera, and rain gear.
Sat Oct 15
Sun Oct 16
Sat Oct 22, 8:00am: Birding East of Calgary. Meet 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 Oct 23, 8:30am: Birding West of Calgary. Bring lunch. Expect to be back around 4:30. Meet at
Assumption School, 34 Av NW (just N of TCH #1, at Sarcee Tr). Leader, Howard Heffler, 403-284-2961.
Sat Oct 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 Janet Gill, 403-831-7828.
Sun Oct 30
Sat Nov 1, 9:15am: 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 5, 9:30am: Birding South of Calgary. Meet at large first parking lot at Glenfield in east Fish Creek PP. Weather permitting. Bird Pine Coulee Reservoir and Clear Lake in the Stavely area for late Fall migrants; winter birds, Raptors, waterfowl, Gulls. Trip will go until approximately 4 P.M.. Bring lunch. Pit toilets at both locations. Leader, Terry Korolyk, ph. 403-254-1878.
Sat Nov 12, 8:15am: Bow River birding, (4-5 hours). Meet Beaverdam Flats Park S parking lot (Lynnview Rd & Lynnview Way, S of 62 Av SE). N from Glenmore Tr at 18 St SE, then left. Carpool to Carburn Park; walk back. See varied waterfowl on Bow River. Bring lunch, hot drink. Leader, Andrew Hart, (403) 279-5209.
Sat Nov 26, 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
Thu 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 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
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