Urban Park birding habitat

Calgary - Elliston Park

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Calgary - Elliston Park is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Lesser Scaup 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

8/24/2026Calgary--Carburn Park1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

8/24/2026Calgary--Confederation Park1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

8/24/2026Calgary--Confederation Park1 observed

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Lesser Scaup

8/21/2026

Ruddy Duck

8/21/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

18/21/2026

Franklin's Gull

5008/21/2026

Horned Grebe

18/21/2026

Red-necked Grebe

28/21/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

18/21/2026

Osprey

28/21/2026

Swainson's Hawk

28/21/2026

Northern Flicker

28/21/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

18/21/2026

Eastern Kingbird

28/21/2026

American Crow

158/21/2026

Common Raven

28/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

38/21/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

18/21/2026

American Robin

18/21/2026

Cedar Waxwing

68/21/2026

House Finch

28/21/2026

Chipping Sparrow

38/21/2026

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 - Elliston Park for birding?
The best months to visit Calgary - Elliston Park for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Calgary - Elliston Park?
Notable species at Calgary - Elliston Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Lesser Scaup, Northern Flicker, Common Raven. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Calgary - Elliston Park?
Birding at Calgary - Elliston Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Calgary - Elliston Park?
Calgary - Elliston Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.