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Calgary - Carburn Park

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/20/2026Plummers Road2 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

4/19/2026Millarville Racetrack1 observed

Rock Wren

Salpinctes obsoletus

4/19/2026Fish Creek PP--Bebo Grove1 observed

Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x islandica

4/18/2026Calgary--Carburn Park1 observed

Eurasian x American Wigeon (hybrid)

Mareca penelope x americana

4/17/2026Weed Lake--South Viewpoint (Glenmore Trail)1 observed

Merlin (Taiga)

Falco columbarius

4/17/2026Calgary--Carburn Park1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

4/15/2026Calgary--Bow River Pathway (Cranston Meadows)1 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

4/15/2026Calgary--Douglasbank Park1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

4/14/2026Calgary--Prestwick Pond12 observed

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

4/14/2026Home2 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

4/14/2026Silverton Pond1 observed

Bonaparte's Gull

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

4/14/2026Calgary--Rotary/Mattamy Wetlands (68 Street SE)5 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

4/14/2026Fish Creek PP--Glennfield3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

74/20/2026

Northern Shoveler

44/20/2026

Gadwall

14/20/2026

American Wigeon

44/20/2026

Mallard

54/20/2026

Bufflehead

94/20/2026

Common Goldeneye

34/20/2026

Franklin's Gull

354/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

54/20/2026

California Gull

34/20/2026

Horned Grebe

94/20/2026

Red-necked Grebe

44/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

34/20/2026

Bald Eagle

24/20/2026

Great Horned Owl

14/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

24/20/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Northern Flicker

14/20/2026

American Crow

64/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

44/20/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

  4. 4

    Peak spring migration runs mid-May in this region — plan visits around this window for maximum species diversity.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Calgary - Carburn Park for birding?
The best months to visit Calgary - Carburn Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Calgary - Carburn Park?
Notable species at Calgary - Carburn Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Ring-necked Pheasant, Bald Eagle, Black-billed Magpie, Common Raven, Bohemian Waxwing. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Calgary - Carburn Park?
Birding at Calgary - Carburn Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Calgary - Carburn Park?
There is no entrance fee at Calgary - Carburn Park. Hours: Open daily, 5 AM - 11 PM.
What amenities are available at Calgary - Carburn Park?
Calgary - Carburn Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.