Blogging about birds in Calgary and southern Alberta
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Joined May 2009
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Birds Calgary retweeted
A few plants we saw today during Day 1 of the #CityNatureChallenge in #YYC!
So far Pasqueflower is the #1 observation by a long shot! They are pretty, but let's not forget about the others starting to flower 😀🌻
Birds Calgary retweeted
There's a new podcast in town and it's geared towards all you Alberta birding fanatics. @FisherSpeaks launched the Birds of Alberta podcast earlier this month. Check it out!
linktr.ee/birdsofalberta
#GEOEC #OutdoorEd #EnviroEd #BirdsOfAlberta #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Podcast
Birds Calgary retweeted
A little rain didn't stop us from making our first observations on Day 1 of the #CityNatureChallenge!
Get out there #YYC!
Birds Calgary retweeted
This weekend we are hosting 2 #CityNatureChallenge events to help the Calgary Metropolitan Area win this contest. 10am Apr 27 (Nose Creek) & 1:30pm Apr 28 (West Nose Creek). We’ll be observing biodiversity in the Valley. @CityNatureYYC @NatureYYC
RSVP: savenosecreek.com/news-event…
Birds Calgary retweeted
Hey Creek-Heads! We are partnering with @CityNatureYYC for the #CityNatureChallenge this weekend! We will tour Nose Creek (Apr 27) and West Nose Creek (Apr 28). Come join us! #SaveNoseCreek #SNCevents #SNCwildlife #yyc #RockyViewCounty #Airdrie
RSVP: savenosecreek.com/news-event… – at Calgary, Alberta
Birds Calgary retweeted
Boreal Chorus Frogs are vocal right now!
Did you know you can upload sound recording to iNaturalist?
Head out to your nearest wetland for the #CityNatureChallenge and listen for them!
youtube.com/shorts/C9nfRG10t…
Birds Calgary retweeted
3-2-1-GO! 🌿 This is the weekend the world comes together to track biodiversity. The #CityNatureChallenge is on! Get all the details: ow.ly/xisO50RoH33
How to participate:
🔍 Find wildlife
📸 Take a picture
📲 Share on #iNaturalistCanada
Birds Calgary retweeted
The #CityNatureChallenge HAS BEGUN! Download @inaturalist to your mobile device and START OBSERVING! Calgary Metropolitan Area is competing globally for the most observations! If you want to join one of our BioBlitz’s link is below. Follow @CityNatureYYC
savenosecreek.com/news-event… – at Calgary, Alberta
City Nature Challenge 2024: Calgary Metropolitan Region Promo youtu.be/kRg3ya_8oWc?si=B8-F… via @YouTube
Birds Calgary retweeted
Come out to learn about pollinators on Jan. 23, 6 p.m. at our Calgary office!
Register for free here: albertawilderness.ca/product…
Register here for the 2023 Calgary Christmas Bird Count: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
The count is on Sunday December 17th. You can help by joining a team in the field, or by counting birds in your yard. Here is the Count Circle:
Anyone (men and women) can join us and because this is my event, they simply text me (Sue) at 403-200-2356, then meet me inside the front doors of the Central Library. Recognize me in my white baseball cap. OR come to room 310B (third floor.) Thanks. (Part 3. end)
Naturalist and bird expert John McFaul will talk about Backyard Birding at the Central Library in Room 310B at 3 pm. See his photos of birds and: Getting to know backyard birds, bird safety, birding equipment, attracting birds. Sunday parking downtown is free. (Part 2)
Hi, FREE Calgary bird event on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 3 pm.
Sue from meetup.com/calgary-womens-wa… is hosting an event:
Anyone can join us and simply text me (Sue) at 403-200-2356 to register. (Part 1)
The return of Birds and Beers! Monthly at the Horton Road Legion in Calgary!
birdscalgary.com/birds-beers…
Had a Great morning in the Weaselhead for the Dawn Chorus! We had 61 bird species and seven mammals from 4 am to 10 am.
