Calgary - Carburn Park
Alberta · Canada
Easy
May-October
Free
Open daily, 5 AM - 11 PM
About This Location
Calgary - Carburn Park is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Northern Pintail 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
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
Gadwall x Mallard (hybrid)
Mareca strepera x Anas platyrhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Redhead
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Bald Eagle
Northern Flicker
Black-billed Magpie
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
House Sparrow
Rock Pigeon
Downy Woodpecker
Merlin
Ring-necked Duck
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.
- 4
Peak spring migration runs mid-May in this region — plan visits around this window for maximum species diversity.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Bow River pathway
- Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
- Fish Creek Provincial Park