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

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

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

14/21/2026

Mallard

24/21/2026

Common Goldeneye

14/21/2026

Hooded Merganser

14/21/2026

Common Merganser

44/21/2026

Northern Flicker

24/21/2026

Blue Jay

4/21/2026

American Crow

14/21/2026

Common Raven

24/21/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

14/21/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

24/21/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

24/21/2026

American Robin

54/21/2026

House Finch

14/21/2026

Pine Siskin

4/21/2026

Song Sparrow

14/21/2026

Killdeer

14/20/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/20/2026

Pileated Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Black-billed Magpie

14/20/2026

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.