Join us for a 3.5 hour outdoor beginner birding workshop at Carburn Park in Calgary. Binocular rentals and comfy harness to wear on the walk provided.
We will meet in the main parking lot to embark together on 3.5 hours of outdoor learning fun enjoying the beginning of fall migration along the Bow River. Did you know there have been 247 species of birds recorded in Carburn Park? We will identify as many as we can in this deciduous riverine habitat along the Bow River . We will be looking for migratory waterfowl and learning the difference between dabblers and divers. We will learn how to tell a Barrow’s Goldeneye from a Common Goldeneye, and learn about eclipse plumage. We will keep an eye out for Western Tanagers, Violet Green Tree Swallows, Cliff Swallows , Bank Swallows, Yellow Warblers , Wilson’s Warblers , Red Breasted Nuthatches, Boreal Chickadees and more. Did you know there have been 8 different species of Woodpeckers recorded in Carburn Park? We will be on the lookout for our favourite Pileated Woodpeckers and we will detect which Woodpeckers are around based on size and shape of tree cavities and other signs of Woodpeckers. We will discuss the easy way to tell the difference between Downy Woodpeckers and Hairy Woodpeckers.
We will provide a pair of quality Nikon Binoculars and a comfy binocular harness to use on this walk,and 3 and a half hours of outdoor learning fun. We will learn the keys to becoming a better beginner birder together, including where to look for what types of birds in the tree canopy, the ethics of birding, how your birding can positively affect birds, field marks, habitat, and migratory species we may see on the forest edges , on the river and flying over head at this time of year. We will slow down together to get up close to nature and take the time to get to know the birds around us. We will demo community science apps in the field to ID birds using sound. We will discuss how to use a field guide and how community science apps help birds. Please dress for the weather, Carburn Park trail is fairly flat but there are a few sloped sections that may require proper footwear, even though mostly paved trails some sections might be muddy. Please bring water , there are public washrooms available at the trailhead. We are proud to be members of Indigenous Tourism Alberta.
Agenda
Meet at 9:00 AM outside the Carburn Park main parking lot, time for introductions, land acknowledgement . Go on the walk .
FAQ
Is there public parking available?
Yes there is parking at Carburn Park.
Are there washrooms available?
Yes there are public washrooms at the trailhead.
What should I bring?
Please bring water, a snack for yourself if you like, and proper footwear. We will provide a light snack and a high quality pair of binoculars to use on the walk with a comfortable harness for you to wear.
FAQ
Can I bring my kids?
The content of this birding event is geared towards adults, if you’re interested in a birding event that is kid-friendly we are planning birding events geared towards kids and families, please let us know and we will add you to our contact list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram to be notified of future events.
Do you cancel if it rains?
No we don’t , we just bird in the rain if it’s light rain, if its hazardous weather like lightning we will reschedule to a different date.
Agenda
Meet at 9:00 AM at the parking lot near the public washrooms, time for introductions, land acknowledgement . Go on the walk .
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