Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East)

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East) is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Northern Flicker among many others. Boreal and temperate forests host breeding warblers, sparrows, and waterfowl during the productive summer months.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

3/5/2026Calgary--Rotary/Mattamy Wetlands (68 Street SE)10 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/5/2026Calgary--Rotary/Mattamy Wetlands (68 Street SE)1 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

3/5/2026Calgary--Bow River Pathway (Cranston Meadows)1 observed

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

3/5/2026Calgary--Griffith Woods Park1 observed

Gadwall x Mallard (hybrid)

Mareca strepera x Anas platyrhynchos

3/5/2026Calgary--Carburn Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

853/2/2026

Mallard

523/2/2026

Northern Flicker

23/2/2026

Black-billed Magpie

63/2/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

113/2/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/2/2026

Common Raven

23/1/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

33/1/2026

American Robin

13/1/2026

Bohemian Waxwing

403/1/2026

House Sparrow

23/1/2026

Common Goldeneye

22/26/2026

Bald Eagle

12/26/2026

House Finch

62/26/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/23/2026

Redpoll

42/23/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East) for birding?
The best months to visit Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East)?
Notable species at Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East) include Canada Goose, Mallard, Northern Flicker, Black-billed Magpie, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East)?
Birding at Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East)?
Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.