A river running through a lush green forest

Calgary - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary

Alberta · Canada

Habitat
Boreal/TaigaForest
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

May-October

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, 5 AM - 9 PM

About This Location

Calgary - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in Alberta, with 285 species recorded on eBird. This boreal/taiga and forest 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

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

6/15/2026Weed Lake--South Viewpoint (Glenmore Trail)3 observed

Sabine's Gull

Xema sabini

6/14/2026Rocky Pond1 observed

Semipalmated Plover

Charadrius semipalmatus

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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

6/19/2026

Wood Duck

46/19/2026

Mallard

106/19/2026

Common Goldeneye

16/19/2026

Common Merganser

6/19/2026

Franklin's Gull

6/19/2026

Downy Woodpecker

16/19/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

16/19/2026

Least Flycatcher

16/19/2026

Eastern Kingbird

16/19/2026

Bank Swallow

6/19/2026

Tree Swallow

6/19/2026

American Robin

6/19/2026

Cedar Waxwing

66/19/2026

Savannah Sparrow

16/19/2026

Song Sparrow

16/19/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

26/19/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

16/19/2026

Swainson's Hawk

16/19/2026

Northern Flicker

26/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for boreal specialties like Boreal Chickadee and Spruce Grouse.

  2. 2

    Check spruce and fir stands for crossbills and other irruptive finches.

  3. 3

    Peak breeding season runs from late May through June for most songbirds.

  4. 4

    Scan the canopy edges at dawn for migrating warblers and other songbirds during spring and fall.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Calgary - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary for birding?
The best months to visit Calgary - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary for birding are May-October. The best seasons are Spring and Summer and Fall.
What birds can I see at Calgary - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary?
Notable species at Calgary - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary include Canada Goose, Mallard, Bald Eagle, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Shrike, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Ring-necked Pheasant, Black-billed Magpie, Common Raven, Bohemian Waxwing, Black-capped Chickadee. The area supports boreal/taiga, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Calgary - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary?
Birding at Calgary - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Calgary - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary?
There is no entrance fee at Calgary - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Hours: Open daily, 5 AM - 9 PM.
What amenities are available at Calgary - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary?
Calgary - Inglewood Bird Sanctuary offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.