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

Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

8/23/2026Calgary--Confederation Park1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

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

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

8/23/2026Calgary--Carburn Park1 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

8/23/2026Calgary--Dale Hodges Park (Bowmont East)2 observed

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

8/22/2026Carbon Park1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

8/22/2026East of Calgary ( general)6 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

Mallard

188/23/2026

Common Goldeneye

38/23/2026

Ring-billed Gull

158/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/23/2026

Osprey

18/23/2026

Belted Kingfisher

18/23/2026

Downy Woodpecker

28/23/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

18/23/2026

Northern Flicker

48/23/2026

Merlin

18/23/2026

Least Flycatcher

18/23/2026

Black-billed Magpie

48/23/2026

American Crow

28/23/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

118/23/2026

Bank Swallow

48/23/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

28/23/2026

Northern House Wren

58/23/2026

Gray Catbird

38/23/2026

Townsend's Solitaire

18/23/2026

American Robin

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.

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.