Lake birding habitat

Calgary - Glenmore Reservoir

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Calgary - Glenmore Reservoir is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 267 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Trumpeter Swan, Merlin, and Black-billed Magpie 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

Marsh Wren

Cistothorus palustris

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

Orange-crowned Warbler

Leiothlypis celata

4/20/2026Calgary--Douglasbank Park1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

4/20/2026Plummers Road2 observed

Purple Finch

Haemorhous purpureus

4/20/2026PFW-c56108-T3Z1A21 observed

Spotted Towhee

Pipilo maculatus

4/20/2026PFW-c56108-T3Z1A21 observed

Wild Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo

4/19/2026Millarville Racetrack1 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

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Great Blue Heron

14/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

14/21/2026

Townsend's Solitaire

14/21/2026

Song Sparrow

24/21/2026

Canada Goose

44/21/2026

Trumpeter Swan

94/21/2026

Gadwall

14/21/2026

American Wigeon

54/21/2026

Mallard

164/21/2026

Canvasback

34/21/2026

Ring-necked Duck

184/21/2026

Lesser Scaup

334/21/2026

Bufflehead

164/21/2026

Common Goldeneye

794/21/2026

Common Merganser

54/21/2026

American Coot

64/21/2026

American Avocet

34/21/2026

Killdeer

24/21/2026

Franklin's Gull

64/21/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  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 - Glenmore Reservoir for birding?
The best months to visit Calgary - Glenmore Reservoir for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Calgary - Glenmore Reservoir?
Notable species at Calgary - Glenmore Reservoir include Trumpeter Swan, Merlin, Black-billed Magpie, Common Raven, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Calgary - Glenmore Reservoir?
Birding at Calgary - Glenmore Reservoir is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Calgary - Glenmore Reservoir?
Calgary - Glenmore Reservoir offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.