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Consider the Bald Eagle a good luck symbol – unless you’re a Gull

Bald Eagles of Calgary...

Consider the Bald Eagle a good luck symbol - unless you're a Gull - Birds Calgary Bald Eagles of Calgary

Birds & Beers on March 12th will feature a presentation by Jody Allair of Birds Canada called "Inspired by Birds."

Birds & Beers, March 12, 2026 - Birds Calgary Next Thursday’s meeting features the return of Jody Allair! Calgary Birds & Beers resumes next Thursday, March 12th, at the Legion at 9202 Horton Road SW. Jody Allair of Birds Canada will deliver a presentation called Inspired By Birds – An engaging look at the captivating world of birds and the...

Winter Birding Homestretch!!

February 28th is the last day to add to our winter bird list (and yours). Posted by Bob Lefebvre Although we have had some snow and cold weather in the Calgary area recently, this has been a very mild winter for the most part. One might assume that more bird species than usual would be found, since more birders are spending more time outside, and the mild conditons would allow for more overwintering birds....

Winter Birding Homestretch!! - Birds Calgary February 28th is the last day to add to our winter bird list (and yours). Posted by Bob Lefebvre Although we have had some snow and cold weather in the Calgary area recently, this has been a very mild winter for the most part. One might assume that more bird species than usual would be […]

Christmas Bird Count Presentation, Thursday February 26th

The Calgary Count results will be presented, plus those from the Fish Creek Park New Year's Day Count. Posted by Bob Lefebvre Everyone is welcome to a special event to be held next Thursday, February 26th at the Royal Canadian Legion at 9202 Horton Road SW. This is the venue we use for Birds & Beers events, so many of you will be familair with the format....

Christmas Bird Count Presentation, Thursday February 26th - Birds Calgary The Calgary Count results will be presented, plus those from the Fish Creek Park New Year’s Day Count. Posted by Bob Lefebvre Everyone is welcome to a special event to be held next Thursday, February 26th at the Royal Canadian Legion at 9202 Horton Road SW. This is the venue we use for Birds & [.....

Birds & Beers, February 12, 2026

John McFaul will present Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure. The next Calgary Birds & Beers social meetup is on Thursday, February 12th. We meet in the ballroom at the Royal Canadian Legion, 9202 Horton Road SW, starting at 5 pm and continuing to about 8:30. Everyone is welcome, and it's fine to arrive anytime before 7 pm....

Birds & Beers, February 12, 2026 - Birds Calgary John McFaul will present Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure. The next Calgary Birds & Beers social meetup is on Thursday, February 12th. We meet in the ballroom at the Royal Canadian Legion, 9202 Horton Road SW, starting at 5 pm and continuing to about 8:30. Everyone is welcome...

The Bohemian Waxwing – A Social Showstopper

By Cathy Warwick Bohemian Waxwing, Carburn Park, February 6, 2018. Photo by Ron Chiasson. There is a large flock of Bohemian Waxwing flying around the North Glenmore Park, it’s great to see them back! These social birds are usually found in a tight flock that is full of non-stop trilling and fluttering. Their flocks can number in the thousands, however the one I saw looked to be about 150 birds....

The Bohemian Waxwing - A Social Showstopper - Birds Calgary By Cathy Warwick There is a large flock of Bohemian Waxwing flying around the North Glenmore Park, it’s great to see them back! These social birds are usually found in a tight flock that is full of non-stop trilling and fluttering. Their flocks can number in the thousands, however the one I saw lo...

Calgary Christmas Bird Count Results

On December 14th, 2025, Calgary's Christmas Bird Count documented 68 species and 43,631 birds. The event engaged 265 participants, including new birders. Notable sightings included a Northern Mockingbird. Results will be presented on February 26th, 2026....

Calgary Christmas Bird Count Results - Birds Calgary On December 14th, 2025, Calgary's Christmas Bird Count documented 68 species and 43,631 birds. The event engaged 265 participants, including new birders. Notable sightings included a Northern Mockingbird. Results will be presented on February 26th, 2026.

Birds & Beers, January 8, 2026

Thursday's meeting will feature a presentation by Dianne and Bob Leonhardt on Birding in Columbia. Birds & Beers resumes on January 8th at the usual time and location - the Legion at 9202 Horton Road SW, starting at 5 pm. This is an informal social get-together, so come any time after 5:00 and have dinner or a drink, and a chat with your fellow birders....

Birds & Beers, January 8, 2026 - Birds Calgary Thursday’s meeting will feature a presentation by Dianne and Bob Leonhardt on Birding in Columbia. Birds & Beers resumes on January 8th at the usual time and location – the Legion at 9202 Horton Road SW, starting at 5 pm. This is an informal social get-together, so come any time after 5:00 and h...

New Field Guide to the Birds of Alberta

Pre-order your copy of this new guide now! David R. Scott of Lethbridge and Gavin McKinnon from Calgary have produced a beautiful new field guide to the birds of our province. This is really exciting for anyone who birds in Alberta. Bird populations and ranges are constantly changing, and our knowledge of the birds continues to increase. There have also been quite a few name changes, lumps, and splits since the last Alberta field guide was published....

New Field Guide to the Birds of Alberta - Birds Calgary Pre-order your copy of this new guide now! David R. Scott of Lethbridge and Gavin McKinnon from Calgary have produced a beautiful new field guide to the birds of our province. This is really exciting for anyone who birds in Alberta. Bird populations and ranges are constantly changing, and our knowle...

Links To the Winter Birds Lists

Links to the Calgry and other Alberta Winter Bird Lists.

Links To the Winter Birds Lists - Birds Calgary Links to the Calgry and other Alberta Winter Bird Lists.

Winter Birds Update

An update on the winter birds of Calgary as of December 12, 2025....

Winter Birds Update - Birds Calgary An update on the winter birds of Calgary as of December 12, 2025.

Peak Birding – The Great Horned Owl

Great Horned Owls - Peak Birding in Calgary....

Peak Birding - The Great Horned Owl - Birds Calgary Great Horned Owls - Peak Birding in Calgary.