Birding in Calgary
March 30th, 2008 by Rob McKay
After spending some time birding in Calgary, I must say, I LOVE IT!
With large amazing parks only 20 min. in any direction getting out to good birding locations is easy and fast in Calgary. 
Another bonus is the sun, rarely is it overcast here in Calgary and so far about 90% of my time here has been in the sun. Not only birds, but wildlife in general is abundant here and so far on every outing (very often too!) I have seen plenty of mule deer, about ten mature bald eagles and tons of ground squirrels to keep the larer birds of prey fed!
Next week I hope to photograph the large ferruginous hawk and short-eared owls. On my owl list to find are, Boreal Owl, Great Gray Owl, Northern Pygmy Owls.
A few shots from the past few outings in and around Fish Creek Provincial Park at the bottom of Bow Bottom Trail SE in Calgary.
My first Alberta Great Horned Owl from today.
White-breasted Nuthatch
Today’s Chickadee
Magpie’s are everywhere! Strange sight for an Ontario guy…
Hairy Woodpecker
And a few of the Mule Deer I ran into…
- Inglewood Bird Sanctuary Great Horned Owls
- Alberta Yellow-Headed Blackbirds
- Stoney Creek Northern Hawk Owl
- Leslie Street Spit Owls Toronto
- Northern Hawk Owl Photographed
- Long-eared Owl Photographed In Flight
- Thickson's Woods & a Great Owl
- Peregrine Falcon Colonel Sam Smith Park Toronto
- Thickson's Waterfront Trail Eared Owls
- Rosetta McClain Gardens Raptor Watch 2007
- American Kestrel Photographed at Downsview Airport Park
- Migrating Birds of Prey
- Male sharp Shinned Hawk in Edwards Gardens
5 Responses to “Birding in Calgary”
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Rob - amazing photos. The GHO and magpie are my favourites. You are capturing the wildlife fast. Can’t wait to see more. The GHO is beautiful. Ann
Great shots as usual Rob…good to hear from you..glad U are enjoying the wildlife.
Thanks Ann!
I got your email today, great pics!! That harrier munching is awesome! I have internet, but my outgoing email is still screwy. I can receive but sending is not working 100% of the time so I cant reply. Hope to have it fixed on Monday.
Thanks Frank!
Lots birds out here, a ton of raptors that I hope to post soon.
Thanks again guys!
Rob
Inspiring, Rob! The action pose on the Nuthatch is a particular favourite.
I’m looking forward to seeing the Western sights myself soon.
s
Thanks Stuart,
When are you heading out?
Rob