2020 Christmas Bird Counts

Here are the dates and contact information for Christmas bird counts in Calgary and the surrounding region. December 20: Calgary Bird Count Contact: Phil Cram crampj*@*telusplanet.net December 27: Sheep River Bird Count Contact: Suzanne Visser svisser*@*ucalgary.ca...

Windy Point Hawk Watch 2020 – Multiple Dates Available

Peter Roxburgh has offered to lead people on a real birding adventure in the Sheep River Valley. This is a world-class hawk watching site with the chance of seeing up to 10 species of raptors during their fall migration. He will take a maximum of two people on...

In Memoriam – Gus Yaki

It was with great sadness that Nature Calgary learned of the passing of Gus Yaki on Monday, August 10th. We extend our sincere condolences to Aileen and family. Countless Calgarians benefitted greatly from his boundless knowledge, enthusiasm and energy in promoting...

COVID-19: Events Resuming

Updated Nov. 13, 2020 As of November 13, these are the Nature Calgary protocols for field trips. Protocols: In and Outside City Single Destination Trips A single destination trip is one where participants meet at a designated location and proceed on foot. Maximum of...

Calgary 2020 Big Year Birding Challenge

Nature Calgary is promoting a friendly “big year” birding challenge within Calgary city limits in 2020. This will follow the tradition of competitions held in 2000 and 2010.  See more information about the birding challenge.

Windy Point Hawk Watch – Multiple Dates Available

Peter Roxburgh has offered to lead people on a real birding adventure in the Sheep River Valley. A strenuous one-hour hike takes you to a world-class hawk watching site with the chance of seeing up to 10 species of raptors during their fall migration. The proposed...