RBA
* Alberta(Canada)
* Calgary, AB
* Sept 4,2006
* ABCA0409.06
- Birds mentioned
Peregrine Falcaon
Sandhill Crane
Arctic Tern
Common Nighthawk
Eastern Phoebe
Philadelphia Vireo
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler
- Transcript
Hotline: City of Calgary and Calgary Field Naturalists' Society (Nature Calgary)
Bird Alert
Number: (403) 221-4519
To Report: (403) 221-4519
Coverage: Southern Alberta
Compiler: Terry Korolyk (CFNS & IBS)
Transcriber: Pat Mitchell (deemit@telus.net)
Welcome to the City of Calgary and CFNS Bird Alert. This Bird Alert was recorded on
Monday, Sept 4, at 10:30 a.m. To report a bird sighting, leave a message after the
recording, or to bypass the recorded message, press the pound key on your touch tone
phone. To speak to a naturalist, please phone 311 if calling locally during office
hours and ask for Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, or dial 403-268-2489 if calling from
outside the city.
Two ARCTIC TERNS were seen by Mike Mulligan, Ken Havard and Milt Spitzer at
Chestermere Lake, east of Calgary, on Sept 2. The adult and first year bird were
perched on the sea wall between the parking lot and the lake north of the boat
launch on the west side of the lake south of Hwy 1A. The birds were seen again the
evening of Sept 2, but attempts by other birders to locate them on Sept 3 failed.
BLACKBURNIAN and CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLERS were reported this last week. Terry Korolyk
observed 2 first fall female BLACKBURNIANS in trees at the parking lot in the Hull's
Wood area of east Fish Creek PP on Sept 2 in the am. Several observers reported
CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLERS; Alan Fishkin and Bill Walker saw an adult CHESTNUT-SIDED in
Hull's Wood on Aug 27 and at least 3 CHESTNUT-SIDED were at IBS during the week.
Tony Timmons watched a CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER and a PHILADELPHIA VIREO in the
Burnsmead area of FCPP on Sept 3.
Banders at IBS banded a RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET on Sept 3.
A COMMON NIGHTHAWK was seen by John Bregar flying over his house south of Spruce
Meadows on Sept 2.
Dwight Knapik at the Calgary Zoo Ranch reported a SANDHILL CRANE in the pm Sept 1,
and an EASTERN PHOEBE on Sept 3.
In the afternoon of Sept 1, Terry Korolyk observed a PEREGRINE FALCON perched on a
light standard across from a small slough south of Greengate Garden Centre at Canyon
Meadows Drive and McLeod Trail.
The next scheduled update of the Bird Alert is on Thursday Sept 7.
Thank you for calling the City of Calgary and the CFNS Bird Alert. Please leave your
bird sightings after the beep, or call 311 during office hours and ask for IBS if
you have any inquiries about our local wildlife.
If you wish to report an injured bird or animal, please call Calgary Wildlife
Rehabilitation at 239-2488 or the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation at
946-2361
CFNS Field Trips .
Wed Sep 6, 9am: Birding Hull's Wood, FCPP off S end of Bow Bottom Tr. SE, beyond
Park HQ. Leader, Bruce Barnetson, 246-1329.
Thu Sep 7, 6pm: Botany, Birds & Moths of Strathcona Ravines. Park at church, SE
corner of 69 St & Strathcona Dr SW. Leader, Jamie Noakes, 243-7232.
Sat Sep 9, 9am: Birding Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9th Av SE. Leader, Eric
Tull, 295-0830.
Sun Sep 10, 8am: Autumn Shorebirding, Shepard Slough, Langdon Reservoir, Carseland.
Meet Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9th Av SE. Leader, Bill Wilson, 230-0054.
Sat Sep 16, 9am: Bird Bowmont Park. Meet at Maranatha Church, 2111-52 St NW (N end
Home Rd). Leader, Jan Roseneder, 286-7033.
Sat Sep 16, 2pm: Crackweeds; Herbal tea; What are those plants growing in the cracks
in the sidewalk and pavement? Meet 420 Brunswick Av SW, Leader, Aileen Pelzer,
243-2248.
Sun Sep 17, 9am: Birding Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9th Av SE. Leader,
Aileen Pelzer, 243-2248.
Sun Sep 17, 9am: How to know the trees. Over 80 species including Black Walnut,
Butternut, Pears, Ohio Buckeye, Ponderosa Pine, are in Stanley Park, 42nd Av SW,
just W of Macleod Tr. Leader, Gus Yaki, 243-2248.
Thu Sep 21, 1:30pm: Enjoy the autumn colours, birds and botany of Edworthy Park.
Meet S side of Boothman Bridge accessed from Shaganappi Tr & Bowness Rd if N of
river, or from W end of Spruce Dr if S of river. Leader, Gus Yaki, 243-2248.
Fri Sep 22, 6:45pm: See, hear, 250+ bugling, courting Elk. Limited to 12
participants. NOTE: Date subject to change; call 243-2248 to register interest. Meet
Anderson LRT Station (Macleod Tr) S of pedestrian bridge to carpool to Turner
Valley. Leader, Wayne McGonicle.
Sat Sep 23, 8:30am: Birding/Nature at Beaverdam Flats Park. Meet S parking lot at
Lynnview Rd & Lynnview Way S of 62 Av SE. N from Glenmore Tr. at 18 St SE, then
left. Leader, Bernard Goulet, 279-0491.
Sat Sep 23: Wildcat Hills Nature Hike. Full day 11 km walk, easy pace and suitable
for all ages. View mountain/prairie vistas, fall wildflowers & birds. Limited to 20
participants. Call leader, Jamey Podlubny, 288-0658 at least 2 days before for,
meeting time and place.
Sun Sep 24, 8:30am: Birding N. Glenmore Park & Reservoir. Meet in Weaselhead parking
lot, 37th St & 66th Av SW. Leader, Rob Worona, 270-0674.
Wed Sep 27, 9am: Birding Weaselhead Natural Area. Meet parking lot, 37th St & 66th
Av SW. Leader, Bruce Barnetson, 246-1329.
Thu Sep 28, 9am: Fish Rescue. Help stranded fish in drained irrigation canals. Meet
at Max Bell Arena. Wear rubber boots. NOTE: Date subject to change. For information
see www.tucanada.org or call Brian Meagher, 209-5185.
Sat Sep 30: Fish Rescue. Help stranded fish in drained irrigation canals. Meet at
McDonalds, High River. Wear rubber boots. NOTE: Date subject to change. For
information see www.tucanada.org or call Brian Meagher, 209-5185.
Sat Sep 30, 9am: Birding Glenmore Reservoir & area. Meet W parking lot of Sailing
Club, N of 90 Av at 24 St SW. Leader, Jim St. Laurent, 246-6314.
Sat Sep 30, 1:30pm: See captive Whooping Cranes at the Zoo Ranch. Limit 25
participants. Call 243-2248 to register. Guide, Crane Keeper, Dwight Knapik. Rain
date, Oct 1.
Sun Oct 1, 8am: Elbow River Birding Survey. Meet Stanley Park on 42 Av SW, just W of
Macleod Tr. Walk to Glenmore Reservoir, drive back. (3.5hrs). Call leaders, Aileen
Pelzer and Gus Yaki, 243-2248 to ensure vehicle space for return.
Pat Mitchell
deemit@telus.net
* Alberta(Canada)
* Calgary, AB
* Sept 4,2006
* ABCA0409.06
- Birds mentioned
Peregrine Falcaon
Sandhill Crane
Arctic Tern
Common Nighthawk
Eastern Phoebe
Philadelphia Vireo
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler
- Transcript
Hotline: City of Calgary and Calgary Field Naturalists' Society (Nature Calgary)
Bird Alert
Number: (403) 221-4519
To Report: (403) 221-4519
Coverage: Southern Alberta
Compiler: Terry Korolyk (CFNS & IBS)
Transcriber: Pat Mitchell (deemit@telus.net)
Welcome to the City of Calgary and CFNS Bird Alert. This Bird Alert was recorded on
Monday, Sept 4, at 10:30 a.m. To report a bird sighting, leave a message after the
recording, or to bypass the recorded message, press the pound key on your touch tone
phone. To speak to a naturalist, please phone 311 if calling locally during office
hours and ask for Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, or dial 403-268-2489 if calling from
outside the city.
Two ARCTIC TERNS were seen by Mike Mulligan, Ken Havard and Milt Spitzer at
Chestermere Lake, east of Calgary, on Sept 2. The adult and first year bird were
perched on the sea wall between the parking lot and the lake north of the boat
launch on the west side of the lake south of Hwy 1A. The birds were seen again the
evening of Sept 2, but attempts by other birders to locate them on Sept 3 failed.
BLACKBURNIAN and CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLERS were reported this last week. Terry Korolyk
observed 2 first fall female BLACKBURNIANS in trees at the parking lot in the Hull's
Wood area of east Fish Creek PP on Sept 2 in the am. Several observers reported
CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLERS; Alan Fishkin and Bill Walker saw an adult CHESTNUT-SIDED in
Hull's Wood on Aug 27 and at least 3 CHESTNUT-SIDED were at IBS during the week.
Tony Timmons watched a CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER and a PHILADELPHIA VIREO in the
Burnsmead area of FCPP on Sept 3.
Banders at IBS banded a RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET on Sept 3.
A COMMON NIGHTHAWK was seen by John Bregar flying over his house south of Spruce
Meadows on Sept 2.
Dwight Knapik at the Calgary Zoo Ranch reported a SANDHILL CRANE in the pm Sept 1,
and an EASTERN PHOEBE on Sept 3.
In the afternoon of Sept 1, Terry Korolyk observed a PEREGRINE FALCON perched on a
light standard across from a small slough south of Greengate Garden Centre at Canyon
Meadows Drive and McLeod Trail.
The next scheduled update of the Bird Alert is on Thursday Sept 7.
Thank you for calling the City of Calgary and the CFNS Bird Alert. Please leave your
bird sightings after the beep, or call 311 during office hours and ask for IBS if
you have any inquiries about our local wildlife.
If you wish to report an injured bird or animal, please call Calgary Wildlife
Rehabilitation at 239-2488 or the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation at
946-2361
CFNS Field Trips .
Wed Sep 6, 9am: Birding Hull's Wood, FCPP off S end of Bow Bottom Tr. SE, beyond
Park HQ. Leader, Bruce Barnetson, 246-1329.
Thu Sep 7, 6pm: Botany, Birds & Moths of Strathcona Ravines. Park at church, SE
corner of 69 St & Strathcona Dr SW. Leader, Jamie Noakes, 243-7232.
Sat Sep 9, 9am: Birding Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9th Av SE. Leader, Eric
Tull, 295-0830.
Sun Sep 10, 8am: Autumn Shorebirding, Shepard Slough, Langdon Reservoir, Carseland.
Meet Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9th Av SE. Leader, Bill Wilson, 230-0054.
Sat Sep 16, 9am: Bird Bowmont Park. Meet at Maranatha Church, 2111-52 St NW (N end
Home Rd). Leader, Jan Roseneder, 286-7033.
Sat Sep 16, 2pm: Crackweeds; Herbal tea; What are those plants growing in the cracks
in the sidewalk and pavement? Meet 420 Brunswick Av SW, Leader, Aileen Pelzer,
243-2248.
Sun Sep 17, 9am: Birding Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9th Av SE. Leader,
Aileen Pelzer, 243-2248.
Sun Sep 17, 9am: How to know the trees. Over 80 species including Black Walnut,
Butternut, Pears, Ohio Buckeye, Ponderosa Pine, are in Stanley Park, 42nd Av SW,
just W of Macleod Tr. Leader, Gus Yaki, 243-2248.
Thu Sep 21, 1:30pm: Enjoy the autumn colours, birds and botany of Edworthy Park.
Meet S side of Boothman Bridge accessed from Shaganappi Tr & Bowness Rd if N of
river, or from W end of Spruce Dr if S of river. Leader, Gus Yaki, 243-2248.
Fri Sep 22, 6:45pm: See, hear, 250+ bugling, courting Elk. Limited to 12
participants. NOTE: Date subject to change; call 243-2248 to register interest. Meet
Anderson LRT Station (Macleod Tr) S of pedestrian bridge to carpool to Turner
Valley. Leader, Wayne McGonicle.
Sat Sep 23, 8:30am: Birding/Nature at Beaverdam Flats Park. Meet S parking lot at
Lynnview Rd & Lynnview Way S of 62 Av SE. N from Glenmore Tr. at 18 St SE, then
left. Leader, Bernard Goulet, 279-0491.
Sat Sep 23: Wildcat Hills Nature Hike. Full day 11 km walk, easy pace and suitable
for all ages. View mountain/prairie vistas, fall wildflowers & birds. Limited to 20
participants. Call leader, Jamey Podlubny, 288-0658 at least 2 days before for,
meeting time and place.
Sun Sep 24, 8:30am: Birding N. Glenmore Park & Reservoir. Meet in Weaselhead parking
lot, 37th St & 66th Av SW. Leader, Rob Worona, 270-0674.
Wed Sep 27, 9am: Birding Weaselhead Natural Area. Meet parking lot, 37th St & 66th
Av SW. Leader, Bruce Barnetson, 246-1329.
Thu Sep 28, 9am: Fish Rescue. Help stranded fish in drained irrigation canals. Meet
at Max Bell Arena. Wear rubber boots. NOTE: Date subject to change. For information
see www.tucanada.org or call Brian Meagher, 209-5185.
Sat Sep 30: Fish Rescue. Help stranded fish in drained irrigation canals. Meet at
McDonalds, High River. Wear rubber boots. NOTE: Date subject to change. For
information see www.tucanada.org or call Brian Meagher, 209-5185.
Sat Sep 30, 9am: Birding Glenmore Reservoir & area. Meet W parking lot of Sailing
Club, N of 90 Av at 24 St SW. Leader, Jim St. Laurent, 246-6314.
Sat Sep 30, 1:30pm: See captive Whooping Cranes at the Zoo Ranch. Limit 25
participants. Call 243-2248 to register. Guide, Crane Keeper, Dwight Knapik. Rain
date, Oct 1.
Sun Oct 1, 8am: Elbow River Birding Survey. Meet Stanley Park on 42 Av SW, just W of
Macleod Tr. Walk to Glenmore Reservoir, drive back. (3.5hrs). Call leaders, Aileen
Pelzer and Gus Yaki, 243-2248 to ensure vehicle space for return.
Pat Mitchell
deemit@telus.net