Forest birding habitat

Calgary - Griffith Woods Park

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
ForestUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

May-October

About This Location

Calgary - Griffith Woods Park is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 214 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bald Eagle 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Lazuli Bunting

Passerina amoena

6/19/2026Fish Creek PP--Bebo Grove2 observed

Ruby-throated x Rufous Hummingbird (hybrid)

Archilochus colubris x Selasphorus rufus

6/19/2026Griffith Woods Park, Calgary CA-AB 51.00978, -114.206121 observed

Red-headed Woodpecker

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

6/16/2026Calgary--Inglewood Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Field Sparrow

Spizella pusilla

6/15/2026Policeman's Flats1 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

6/15/2026Calgary--Carburn Park2 observed

Sabine's Gull

Xema sabini

6/14/2026Rocky Pond1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

36/18/2026

Ring-necked Duck

16/18/2026

Ruby-throated x Rufous Hummingbird (hybrid)

16/18/2026

Franklin's Gull

106/18/2026

Ring-billed Gull

16/18/2026

Northern Flicker

16/18/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

16/18/2026

American Crow

16/18/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

16/18/2026

Tree Swallow

56/18/2026

Cedar Waxwing

26/18/2026

House Finch

26/18/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

16/18/2026

Bufflehead

16/17/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

16/17/2026

Mourning Dove

26/17/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/17/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

16/17/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

16/17/2026

Least Flycatcher

56/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

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