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

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

Eurasian x American Wigeon (hybrid)

Mareca penelope x americana

4/17/2026Weed Lake--South Viewpoint (Glenmore Trail)1 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

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

4/14/2026Fish Creek PP--Glennfield3 observed

Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

4/14/202621 Deermeade Rd SE, Calgary CA-AB (50.9214,-114.0065)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

24/20/2026

Wood Duck

44/20/2026

Mallard

24/20/2026

Common Goldeneye

14/20/2026

Killdeer

14/20/2026

Franklin's Gull

34/20/2026

Ring-billed Gull

24/20/2026

California Gull

234/20/2026

Downy Woodpecker

14/20/2026

Northern Flicker

54/20/2026

Blue Jay

24/20/2026

Black-billed Magpie

24/20/2026

American Crow

24/20/2026

Black-capped Chickadee

14/20/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

24/20/2026

European Starling

704/20/2026

American Robin

44/20/2026

House Finch

34/20/2026

American Goldfinch

14/20/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

14/20/2026

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.