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Birding Near Calgary, AB

20 birding locations within 50 miles

Alberta · Canada

20

Locations

44+

Species

5

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Calgary

A river running through a lush green forest

Alberta

2.9 mi away

Moderate

Calgary - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Alberta with 285 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Alberta

4.8 mi away

Moderate

Calgary - Glenmore Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in Alberta with 267 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Alberta

5.0 mi away

Moderate

Calgary - Weaselhead Natural Area

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Alberta with 239 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
a group of ducks on a log in a body of water

Alberta

5.2 mi away

Easy

Calgary - Carburn Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Alberta with 251 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Alberta

5.6 mi away

Easy

Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East)

Urban Park birding hotspot in Alberta with 209 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Urban Park birding habitat

Alberta

5.7 mi away

Easy

Calgary - Elliston Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in Alberta with 204 recorded species.

Urban ParkSpringSummer
Forest birding habitat

Alberta

6.4 mi away

Easy

Calgary - Griffith Woods Park

Forest birding hotspot in Alberta with 214 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkSpringSummer
River/Riparian birding habitat

Alberta

7.9 mi away

Moderate

Fish Creek Provincial Park - Mallard Point

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Alberta with 216 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringSummer
Forest birding habitat

Alberta

8.1 mi away

Moderate

Fish Creek Provincial Park - Bebo Grove

Forest birding hotspot in Alberta with 211 recorded species.

ForestRiver/RiparianSpringSummer
River/Riparian birding habitat

Alberta

10.5 mi away

Moderate

Fish Creek Provincial Park - Boat Launch

River/Riparian birding hotspot in Alberta with 205 recorded species.

River/RiparianSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Alberta

16.3 mi away

Moderate

Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Alberta with 213 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Alberta

19.6 mi away

Moderate

Big Hill Springs Provincial Park

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Alberta with 205 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Alberta

23.0 mi away

Moderate

Cochrane Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Alberta with 203 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Alberta

27.3 mi away

Moderate

Irricana Sloughs use more specific hotspot or personal location

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Alberta with 225 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Alberta

31.7 mi away

Moderate

Wyndham-Carseland Provincial Park

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Alberta with 232 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Alberta

33.0 mi away

Moderate

Eagle Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Alberta with 209 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
A flock of Snow Geese land on morning-lit waters in Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico

Alberta

36.6 mi away

Moderate

Frank Lake - NW lookout/blind/outflow

Lake birding hotspot in Alberta with 224 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Alberta

36.9 mi away

Moderate

Winchell Lake

Lake birding hotspot in Alberta with 200 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Lake birding habitat

Alberta

37.9 mi away

Moderate

Frank Lake please use more specific hotspot

Lake birding hotspot in Alberta with 218 recorded species.

LakeSpringSummer
Boreal/Taiga birding habitat

Alberta

44.0 mi away

Moderate

Bow Valley Provincial Park

Boreal/Taiga birding hotspot in Alberta with 221 recorded species.

Boreal/TaigaForestSpringSummer

Top Species Near Calgary

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMallardBald EagleDowny WoodpeckerNorthern ShrikeCommon GoldeneyeCommon MerganserRing-necked PheasantBlack-billed MagpieCommon RavenBohemian WaxwingBlack-capped ChickadeeTrumpeter SwanMerlinPileated WoodpeckerNorthern FlickerAmerican CrowNorthern PintailRedheadRing-necked DuckLesser ScaupRed-tailed HawkBuffleheadNorthern Saw-whet OwlRock Pigeon+19 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Forest9 locations
Boreal/Taiga7 locations
Lake6 locations
Urban Park4 locations
River/Riparian3 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring20 locations
Summer20 locations
Fall20 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Calgary, AB?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Calgary include Calgary - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, Calgary - Glenmore Reservoir, Calgary - Weaselhead Natural Area, Calgary - Carburn Park, Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East). These spots offer boreal/taiga, forest, lake habitats.
What birds can I see near Calgary?▼
Birders near Calgary can spot species including Canada Goose, Mallard, Bald Eagle, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Shrike, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Ring-necked Pheasant. The area's 5 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Calgary?▼
The best seasons for birding near Calgary are Spring and Summer and Fall. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Calgary?▼
There are 20 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Calgary, AB, ranging from 2.9 to 44.0 miles from the city center.

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