-RBA
* Alberta (Canada)
* Calgary, AB
* Apr 9, 2007
* ABCA0704.09
-Birds mentioned
Ross's Goose
Eurasian Wigeon
Blue-winged Teal
Greater Scaup
Long-tailed Duck
Red-breasted Merganser
SMEW
Eared Grebe
American White Pelican
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Black-necked Stilt
Long-billed Curlew
Tree Swallow
Townsend's Solitaire
Varied Thrush
NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD
American Pipit
Song Sparrow
Gray-crowned Rosy Finch
Transcript
Hotline: City of Calgary and Calgary Field Naturalists' Society's Bird Alert
Number: (403) 221-4519
To Report: (403) 221-4519
Coverage: Southern Alberta
Compiler: Terry Korolyk (CFNS & IBS)
Transcriber: Lenora Flynn (lendic@shaw.ca)
Welcome to the City of Calgary and CFNS Bird Alert. This Bird Alert was recorded on Monday, April 9, at 3:30 p.m. To report a bird sighting, leave a message after the beep at the end of the recording. To bypass the recorded message press the pound key on your touch tone phone. To speak to a naturalist during office hours dial 0 after reaching the Bird Alert. For inquiries after office hours please call 311 to speak with a Customer Service Agent. To report injured wildlife please call Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society at 239-2488, or the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation at 946-2361.
Observers in Alberta can be on the lookout for Alberta's first SMEW. The bird, a male, was discovered on Saturday, April 7 by Gary Kurtz on a slough on the north side of Hwy 5, a few kms east of Mountain View in SW Alberta. Gary photographed the bird. The area was thoroughly searched by several observers on Sunday, April 8, but the bird was not relocated.
A bird that may have been a NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD appeared briefly in the yard of Rick Wigmore in the Gleneagles subdivision of Cochrane late last week. The bird stayed only a few minutes. On Monday, April 2, Rick had approximately 100 GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHES in his yard.
There were 2 reports on Saturday, April 7 of earlier than usual Spring arrivals in the Calgary area. Terry Korolyk observed 4 TREE SWALLOWS foraging over the Bow River, north of the Hwy 22X bridge, then later watched an AMERICAN PIPIT along the shoreline of Mallard Point, also in east Fish Creek PP. On Sunday, April 8, Terry observed a LONG-BILLED CURLEW along Hwy 2 just north of Fort Macleod, and on Monday, April 9, he reported a BLACK-NECKED STILT a few kms east of Shepard on Twp Rd 232. Greg Wagner watched 5 EARED GREBES and a BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON at Frank Lake east of High River on April 8, while Cedric Hitchon and members of a CFNS field trip reported a SONG SPARROW was near the Carseland Weir on April 7. Mike Heigl reported a BLUE-WINGED TEAL at Frank Lake on April 7. SWAINSON'S HAWKS were also reported over the W/E.
Ray Woods reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK and 5 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS were at the Carseland Weir on April 7. Terry Korolyk is reporting high numbers of GREATER SCAUP this Spring. On April 6, 10 birds were at the Chestermere Lake Dam and 30 birds were in the N/W corner of Clear Lake east of Stavely on April 8. Dwight Knapik saw a ROSS'S GOOSE at the Calgary Zoo Ranch south of Calgary on April 7, while Jim Davis reported a female RED-BREASTED MERGANSER was near the footbridge in east Fish Creek PP Burnsmead area on April 6. Cedric Hitchon and members of CFNS saw at least 4 male EURASIAN WIGEONS near Frank Lake on April 7.
Terry Korolyk reported 3 TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRES along Threepoint Creek west of Millarville on April 6. Allan Coulter had a VARIED THRUSH in his yard in the Woodbine subdivision of Calgary on Sunday, April 8.
The next scheduled update of the Bird Alert is Thursday, April 12.
BIRD STUDY GROUP - Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month, September - May at 7:30 pm, Room 211, BioSciences Bldg, University of Calgary. On May 2 Gus Yaki will present "Wild America - in the Footsteps of Roger Tory Peterson." Doors open at 7:00 PM.
BIRD FIELD TRIPS
Wed Apr 11, 9am: Birding Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9 Av SE. Leader, Aileen Pelzer, 243-2248.
Sat Apr 14, 8am: Birding Irricana area. Meet at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9 Av SE. Leader, Ray Woods, 241-6007.
Sat Apr 14, 8:30am: Gull Study at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9 Av SE. Leader, Mike Mulligan, 232-1013.
Sat Apr 14, 10am: Botany at Reader Rock Garden. Meet parking lot S of 25 Av SW, just E of Macleod Tr. Leaders, Aileen Pelzer/Gus Yaki, 243-2248.
Sun Apr 15, 8am: Nature at Griffith Woods Park, 2.5km W from Sarcee Tr on Hwy 8, turn left at 69 St SW into Discovery Ridge. Continue straight at traffic circle, then first left to parking lot. Leader, Sid Andrews, 265-1049.
Sun Apr 15, 8:30am: SE sloughs for early waterfowl. Meet Carburn Park. S from Glenmore Tr at 18 St SE to second stoplight, then right, follow signs. Leader, Eric Tull, 295-0830.
Sun Apr 15, 9am: Nature Walk, Glennfield area, FCPP. From N, go S on Macleod Tr, turn right onto Bannister Rd, going under Macleod Trail, then 1st left into FCPP. Meet in 1st parking lot. Leader, Lorrie Warkentin, 254-5413.
Wed Apr 18, 9am: Birding Beaverdam Flats Park. Meet S parking lot (Lynnview Rd & 62 Av SE). N from Glenmore Tr at 18 St SE, then left. Leader, Bernard Goulet, 279-0491.
Thu Apr 19, 7:15pm: For 2 years a Canada Goose has nested in planter
on City Hall SE steps. If alive, she will do so again. Meet NE Corner of City Hall, 7 Av & 3 St SE. Info? 243-2248.
Sat Apr 21. 9am: Birding Frank Lake, High River area. Meet Anderson LRT, (Macleod Tr) S of pedestrian overpass. Bring lunch. Leaders, Cedric & Robin Hitchon, 271-8789.
Sat Apr 21, 9am: Bird Bowmont Park. Meet Maranatha Church, 2111 52 St NW. (N end Home Rd). Leader, Horst Grothman, 286-3048. Bernard Goulet, 279-0491.
Sun Apr 22, 9am: Birding Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9 Av SE. Leader, Penny Smith, 283-9260.
Sun Apr 22, 2pm: Botany of 12 mile-Coulee. See 100s of Townsendia, Early Cinquefoil & 100,000 Crocus. From Stoney Tr NW, go W onto Tuscany Blvd; turn S on Tuscany Way to the 6th crossroad to the left, then 2nd right. Meet at playground on Tuscany Ravine Terrace. Leader Linda Vaxvick, 239-9434.
Tue Apr 24, 7:30am: Birding Weaselhead Natural Area. Meet parking lot, 37 St & 66 Av SW. Leader, John Thompson, 246-0157.
Sat Apr 28, 8am: Birding area NW of Cochrane. Meet Cochrane Ranch parking lot on #1A, just east of #22. Leader, Milt Spitzer, 932-7394.
Sat Apr 28, 9am: Birding the Bow River. Meet parking lot, Hull’s Woods, FCPP, off Bow Bottom Trail. Leader, Bruce Barnetson, 246-1329.
Sun Apr 29, 7:30am: Birding Eagle & Namaka Lakes. Meet Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9 Av SE. Bring lunch. Leader, Robert Worona, 270-0674.
Sun Apr 29, 8:30am: Birding Glenmore Reservoir-Waterfowl. Meet W parking lot of Sailing Club, N of 90 Av at 24 St SW. Leader, Jim Washbrook, 271-0923.
Sun Apr 29, 8:30am: Nature at Bebo Grove, FCPP. Meet S end of 24 St SW. Leader, Bernard Goulet, 279-0491.
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is a City of Calgary natural area. Staff offer information, courses and field trips relating to natural history.
Calgary Field Naturalists' Society promotes the observation, study, and conservation of the native habitat through lectures, field trips and collection of scientific data. CFNS publishes a monthly newsletter. For membership or event information email cfns@cfns.fanweb.ca or visit the website at www.cfns.fanweb.ca .
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* Alberta (Canada)
* Calgary, AB
* Apr 9, 2007
* ABCA0704.09
-Birds mentioned
Ross's Goose
Eurasian Wigeon
Blue-winged Teal
Greater Scaup
Long-tailed Duck
Red-breasted Merganser
SMEW
Eared Grebe
American White Pelican
Black-crowned Night-Heron
Black-necked Stilt
Long-billed Curlew
Tree Swallow
Townsend's Solitaire
Varied Thrush
NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD
American Pipit
Song Sparrow
Gray-crowned Rosy Finch
Transcript
Hotline: City of Calgary and Calgary Field Naturalists' Society's Bird Alert
Number: (403) 221-4519
To Report: (403) 221-4519
Coverage: Southern Alberta
Compiler: Terry Korolyk (CFNS & IBS)
Transcriber: Lenora Flynn (lendic@shaw.ca)
Welcome to the City of Calgary and CFNS Bird Alert. This Bird Alert was recorded on Monday, April 9, at 3:30 p.m. To report a bird sighting, leave a message after the beep at the end of the recording. To bypass the recorded message press the pound key on your touch tone phone. To speak to a naturalist during office hours dial 0 after reaching the Bird Alert. For inquiries after office hours please call 311 to speak with a Customer Service Agent. To report injured wildlife please call Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society at 239-2488, or the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation at 946-2361.
Observers in Alberta can be on the lookout for Alberta's first SMEW. The bird, a male, was discovered on Saturday, April 7 by Gary Kurtz on a slough on the north side of Hwy 5, a few kms east of Mountain View in SW Alberta. Gary photographed the bird. The area was thoroughly searched by several observers on Sunday, April 8, but the bird was not relocated.
A bird that may have been a NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD appeared briefly in the yard of Rick Wigmore in the Gleneagles subdivision of Cochrane late last week. The bird stayed only a few minutes. On Monday, April 2, Rick had approximately 100 GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHES in his yard.
There were 2 reports on Saturday, April 7 of earlier than usual Spring arrivals in the Calgary area. Terry Korolyk observed 4 TREE SWALLOWS foraging over the Bow River, north of the Hwy 22X bridge, then later watched an AMERICAN PIPIT along the shoreline of Mallard Point, also in east Fish Creek PP. On Sunday, April 8, Terry observed a LONG-BILLED CURLEW along Hwy 2 just north of Fort Macleod, and on Monday, April 9, he reported a BLACK-NECKED STILT a few kms east of Shepard on Twp Rd 232. Greg Wagner watched 5 EARED GREBES and a BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON at Frank Lake east of High River on April 8, while Cedric Hitchon and members of a CFNS field trip reported a SONG SPARROW was near the Carseland Weir on April 7. Mike Heigl reported a BLUE-WINGED TEAL at Frank Lake on April 7. SWAINSON'S HAWKS were also reported over the W/E.
Ray Woods reported a LONG-TAILED DUCK and 5 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS were at the Carseland Weir on April 7. Terry Korolyk is reporting high numbers of GREATER SCAUP this Spring. On April 6, 10 birds were at the Chestermere Lake Dam and 30 birds were in the N/W corner of Clear Lake east of Stavely on April 8. Dwight Knapik saw a ROSS'S GOOSE at the Calgary Zoo Ranch south of Calgary on April 7, while Jim Davis reported a female RED-BREASTED MERGANSER was near the footbridge in east Fish Creek PP Burnsmead area on April 6. Cedric Hitchon and members of CFNS saw at least 4 male EURASIAN WIGEONS near Frank Lake on April 7.
Terry Korolyk reported 3 TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRES along Threepoint Creek west of Millarville on April 6. Allan Coulter had a VARIED THRUSH in his yard in the Woodbine subdivision of Calgary on Sunday, April 8.
The next scheduled update of the Bird Alert is Thursday, April 12.
BIRD STUDY GROUP - Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month, September - May at 7:30 pm, Room 211, BioSciences Bldg, University of Calgary. On May 2 Gus Yaki will present "Wild America - in the Footsteps of Roger Tory Peterson." Doors open at 7:00 PM.
BIRD FIELD TRIPS
Wed Apr 11, 9am: Birding Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9 Av SE. Leader, Aileen Pelzer, 243-2248.
Sat Apr 14, 8am: Birding Irricana area. Meet at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9 Av SE. Leader, Ray Woods, 241-6007.
Sat Apr 14, 8:30am: Gull Study at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9 Av SE. Leader, Mike Mulligan, 232-1013.
Sat Apr 14, 10am: Botany at Reader Rock Garden. Meet parking lot S of 25 Av SW, just E of Macleod Tr. Leaders, Aileen Pelzer/Gus Yaki, 243-2248.
Sun Apr 15, 8am: Nature at Griffith Woods Park, 2.5km W from Sarcee Tr on Hwy 8, turn left at 69 St SW into Discovery Ridge. Continue straight at traffic circle, then first left to parking lot. Leader, Sid Andrews, 265-1049.
Sun Apr 15, 8:30am: SE sloughs for early waterfowl. Meet Carburn Park. S from Glenmore Tr at 18 St SE to second stoplight, then right, follow signs. Leader, Eric Tull, 295-0830.
Sun Apr 15, 9am: Nature Walk, Glennfield area, FCPP. From N, go S on Macleod Tr, turn right onto Bannister Rd, going under Macleod Trail, then 1st left into FCPP. Meet in 1st parking lot. Leader, Lorrie Warkentin, 254-5413.
Wed Apr 18, 9am: Birding Beaverdam Flats Park. Meet S parking lot (Lynnview Rd & 62 Av SE). N from Glenmore Tr at 18 St SE, then left. Leader, Bernard Goulet, 279-0491.
Thu Apr 19, 7:15pm: For 2 years a Canada Goose has nested in planter
on City Hall SE steps. If alive, she will do so again. Meet NE Corner of City Hall, 7 Av & 3 St SE. Info? 243-2248.
Sat Apr 21. 9am: Birding Frank Lake, High River area. Meet Anderson LRT, (Macleod Tr) S of pedestrian overpass. Bring lunch. Leaders, Cedric & Robin Hitchon, 271-8789.
Sat Apr 21, 9am: Bird Bowmont Park. Meet Maranatha Church, 2111 52 St NW. (N end Home Rd). Leader, Horst Grothman, 286-3048. Bernard Goulet, 279-0491.
Sun Apr 22, 9am: Birding Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9 Av SE. Leader, Penny Smith, 283-9260.
Sun Apr 22, 2pm: Botany of 12 mile-Coulee. See 100s of Townsendia, Early Cinquefoil & 100,000 Crocus. From Stoney Tr NW, go W onto Tuscany Blvd; turn S on Tuscany Way to the 6th crossroad to the left, then 2nd right. Meet at playground on Tuscany Ravine Terrace. Leader Linda Vaxvick, 239-9434.
Tue Apr 24, 7:30am: Birding Weaselhead Natural Area. Meet parking lot, 37 St & 66 Av SW. Leader, John Thompson, 246-0157.
Sat Apr 28, 8am: Birding area NW of Cochrane. Meet Cochrane Ranch parking lot on #1A, just east of #22. Leader, Milt Spitzer, 932-7394.
Sat Apr 28, 9am: Birding the Bow River. Meet parking lot, Hull’s Woods, FCPP, off Bow Bottom Trail. Leader, Bruce Barnetson, 246-1329.
Sun Apr 29, 7:30am: Birding Eagle & Namaka Lakes. Meet Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, E end of 9 Av SE. Bring lunch. Leader, Robert Worona, 270-0674.
Sun Apr 29, 8:30am: Birding Glenmore Reservoir-Waterfowl. Meet W parking lot of Sailing Club, N of 90 Av at 24 St SW. Leader, Jim Washbrook, 271-0923.
Sun Apr 29, 8:30am: Nature at Bebo Grove, FCPP. Meet S end of 24 St SW. Leader, Bernard Goulet, 279-0491.
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is a City of Calgary natural area. Staff offer information, courses and field trips relating to natural history.
Calgary Field Naturalists' Society promotes the observation, study, and conservation of the native habitat through lectures, field trips and collection of scientific data. CFNS publishes a monthly newsletter. For membership or event information email cfns@cfns.fanweb.ca or visit the website at www.cfns.fanweb.ca .
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