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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

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

8/23/2026Confederation Park1 observed

Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

8/23/2026Confederation Park1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

8/23/2026233071–233099 Range Road 270, Wheatland County CA-AB 50.97949, -113.632987 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

8/23/2026Calgary--New Brighton Pond1 observed

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

8/23/2026Calgary--Carburn Park1 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

8/22/2026Carbon Park1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

8/22/2026Calgary--Confederation Park1 observed

Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

Empidonax flaviventris

8/22/2026Calgary--Confederation Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

38/23/2026

Gadwall

28/23/2026

American Wigeon

28/23/2026

Mallard

108/23/2026

Common Merganser

48/23/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

28/23/2026

Killdeer

18/23/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

48/23/2026

Solitary Sandpiper

28/23/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

58/23/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

28/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

28/23/2026

California Gull

38/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/23/2026

Osprey

18/23/2026

Bald Eagle

18/23/2026

Red-naped Sapsucker

18/23/2026

Downy Woodpecker

28/23/2026

Northern Flicker

18/23/2026

Merlin

18/23/2026

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.