Nature Calgary | Field Trips

Field Trips *Last updated January 30*

Field trips are listed in Nature News, available in pdf format. Trips are also posted on the discussion list AlbertaBird - subscription is free.
New trips may be added or trips rescheduled after publication of the newsletter; check here for updates.
All Nature Calgary field trips are free.
Please note that trips highlighted like this require pre-registration with the leader.
Participants must sign a waiver and release for each trip.
Unless the description of the field trip includes "Bring a lunch", the majority of trips will be 2 to 3 hours in length. Trips may be extended if the leader and at least some of the participants wish to continue. Similarly, if the weather is miserable, the trip may be cut short.
See a list of locations, with maps, for field trips
See past field trips
Migrant arrival dates of Alberta birds compiled by Gus Yaki.
Alberta Birds Arrival Time Chart compiled by Bernard Goulet.
Read about reducing CO2 emissions on field trips.
All phone numbers should be prefixed with area code 403 unless otherwise stated.

...February 2012

Wed 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, 243-2248, to ensure vehicle space for return.
Sun Feb 5, 8:15am: 20th Annual Duck Waddle, (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, Tony Timmons, 256-0754.
Sat Feb 11, 9am: *Bird Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Leader, Penny Smith, 403-283-9260.
Sun Feb 12, 1:30pm: Nature walk, mammal tracking, etc., in S Glenmore Park. Meet parking lot, extreme W end of 90 Av SW. Leader, Gus Yaki, 243-2248.
Sat Feb 18, 9am: Bird Bebo Grove, FCPP, S end of 24 St SW. Leader, Howard Heffler, 403-284-2961.
Sat Feb 18, 9:30am: Search for Snowy Owls and other birds, E of Calgary. Meet at the W end of Deerfoot Mall, Deerfoot Tr & 64 Av NW. Leader, Terry Korolyk, 403-254-1878.
Sun Feb 19, 9:30am: Search for winter birds at Bowness Park, 48 Av, W of 85 St NW. Meet first parking lot. Leader, Jan Roseneder, 403-286-5920.
Mon Feb 20, 8:30am: Family Day. Bird 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, Grant Brydle, 403-720-4957.
Sat Feb 25, 7:15am. Several hundred Black-billed Magpies roost in the Weaselhead area each night. Watch their dawn dispersal, then see other local winter birds. Meet parking lot, 66 Av & 37St SW. Leaders: Bernie Diebolt, 403 210-2446; Janet Gill, 403 230-5671.
Sun Feb 26, 9am: Bird Votier's Flats, FCPP, S end of Elbow Dr SW. Leader, Tony Timmons, 403-256-0754.

...March 2012

Thu 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, 243-2248, to ensure vehicle space for return.
Sun Mar 4, 1:30pm: Nature Walk in Carburn Park, S from Glenmore Tr E onto 18 St SE to 2nd stoplight, then right and follow signs. Leader, Gus Yaki, 243-2248.
Sun Mar 11, 2am, Daylight Saving Time begins.
Sun Mar 11, 9am: 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 11, 9am: Bird Beaverdam Flats Park. Meet S parking lot (Lynnwood Rd & Lynnwood Way, S of 62 Av SE). N from Glenmore Tr at 18 St SE, then left. Leader, Kingsley Blades, 403-291-4278.
Sat Mar 17, 9am: *Bird Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Leader, Penny Smith, 403-283-9260.
Sat Mar 24, 9am: Bird Beaverdam Flats Park. Meet S parking lot (Lynnwood Rd & Lynnwood Way, S of 62 Av SE). N from Glenmore Tr at 18 St SE, then left. Leaders: Bernie Diebolt, 403-210-2446; Janet Gill, 403-230-5671.
Sun Mar 25, 9 am: 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, 279-5209.
Sun Mar 25, 10am: Bird Bowmont Park. Meet Maranatha Church, 2111 52 St NW (N end of Home Rd). Leaders, Paula/Jack Sisko, 403-286-7103.
Sat Mar 31, 9am: Look for early spring arrivals at *Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Leader, Jan Roseneder, 403-286-5920.

...April 2012

Sun 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 leaders, Aileen Pelzer/Gus Yaki, 243-2248, to ensure vehicle space for return._____________________

* Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is located at the east end of 9 Av SE, Calgary

Lead a field trip!
Show us the way to your favourite natural area, or help us to find new nature spots in and around Calgary. Others will help with identification, and you can partner with an experienced leader to get started! To share your knowledge of a favorite location call Gus at 403-243-2248.