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

Lark Bunting

Calamospiza melanocorys

4/22/2026178 Ave W, Foothills County CA-AB (50.8929,-114.2549)1 observed

Short-billed Gull

Larus brachyrhynchus

4/21/2026Calgary--Priddis (Sheriff King) Slough1 observed

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

4/21/2026Fish Creek PP--Boat Launch1 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

4/21/2026End of Ravensmoor Way SE, Airdrie1 observed

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

4/20/2026Calgary--Douglasbank Park1 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

24/22/2026

Northern Shoveler

204/22/2026

Gadwall

24/22/2026

American Wigeon

14/22/2026

Mallard

104/22/2026

Ring-necked Duck

24/22/2026

Greater Scaup

24/22/2026

Lesser Scaup

104/22/2026

Bufflehead

104/22/2026

Common Goldeneye

64/22/2026

Barrow's Goldeneye

24/22/2026

Common Merganser

64/22/2026

American Coot

304/22/2026

Franklin's Gull

64/22/2026

Ring-billed Gull

84/22/2026

California Gull

104/22/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

14/22/2026

Red-necked Grebe

24/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/22/2026

Cooper's Hawk

14/22/2026

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.