Calgary - Glenmore Reservoir

Alberta · Canada

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Habitat

Lake

Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

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

Trumpeter Swan Merlin Black-billed Magpie Common Raven Black-capped Chickadee

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Eastern Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

6/14/2026Calgary--Inglewood Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Sabine's Gull

Xema sabini

6/14/2026Rocky Pond1 observed

Ruby-throated x Rufous Hummingbird (hybrid)

Archilochus colubris x Selasphorus rufus

6/14/2026Calgary--Griffith Woods Park1 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

6/14/2026Calgary--Inglewood Bird Sanctuary2 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

6/13/2026Range Rd 274, Rocky View County CA-AB 51.03462, -113.725863 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

6/13/2026Calgary--Inglewood Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

206/14/2026

Mallard

36/14/2026

Common Goldeneye

16/14/2026

Common Nighthawk

16/14/2026

Calliope Hummingbird

16/14/2026

American Avocet

16/14/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

36/14/2026

Franklin's Gull

506/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

16/14/2026

Cooper's Hawk

16/14/2026

Bald Eagle

16/14/2026

Swainson's Hawk

26/14/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

16/14/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/14/2026

Alder Flycatcher

26/14/2026

Blue Jay

16/14/2026

Black-billed Magpie

16/14/2026

American Crow

226/14/2026

Common Raven

26/14/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

46/14/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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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.