Calgary - Elliston Park

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringSummerFall
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Calgary - Elliston Park is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Lesser Scaup 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

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

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

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

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

43/5/2026

Mallard

13/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

23/5/2026

Northern Flicker

13/5/2026

Common Raven

23/5/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

23/5/2026

Boreal Chickadee

13/5/2026

House Sparrow

13/5/2026

House Finch

23/5/2026

Black-billed Magpie

23/3/2026

European Starling

103/3/2026

American Robin

13/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Common Goldeneye

73/1/2026

Common Merganser

23/1/2026

Bufflehead

23/1/2026

Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)

12/26/2026

Rock Pigeon

62/26/2026

American Crow

12/25/2026

Townsend's Solitaire

12/23/2026

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 - Elliston Park for birding?
The best months to visit Calgary - Elliston Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Calgary - Elliston Park?
Notable species at Calgary - Elliston Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Lesser Scaup, Northern Flicker, Common Raven. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Calgary - Elliston Park?
Birding at Calgary - Elliston Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Calgary - Elliston Park?
Calgary - Elliston Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.