Urban Park birding habitat

Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East)

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East) is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Northern Flicker 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

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

6/19/2026Pearce Estate Park, Calgary CA-AB (51.0406,-114.0164)2 observed

Ruby-throated x Rufous Hummingbird (hybrid)

Archilochus colubris x Selasphorus rufus

6/18/2026Calgary--Griffith Woods Park1 observed

Lazuli Bunting

Passerina amoena

6/17/2026Fish Creek PP--Bebo Grove2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

26/18/2026

Blue-winged Teal

16/18/2026

American Wigeon

56/18/2026

Mallard

156/18/2026

Lesser Scaup

26/18/2026

Bufflehead

16/18/2026

Common Merganser

16/18/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

16/18/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

16/18/2026

Franklin's Gull

16/18/2026

American White Pelican

56/18/2026

Osprey

16/18/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

16/18/2026

Northern Flicker

16/18/2026

Black-billed Magpie

56/18/2026

American Crow

76/18/2026

Common Raven

36/18/2026

Bank Swallow

46/18/2026

Tree Swallow

46/18/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

16/18/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East) for birding?
The best months to visit Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East) for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East)?
Notable species at Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East) include Canada Goose, Mallard, Northern Flicker, Black-billed Magpie, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East)?
Birding at Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East)?
Calgary - Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.