@tcdixon3 Looks like a Swainson’s Hawk to me. Hawks are hard; there are so many plumage variations - I could be wrong. The call of the Swainson’s is thinner sounding than a Red-tail. Swainson’s are more comfortable around people, whereas Red-tails will fly if you get close.
@tcdixon3 @FisherSpeaks @GoingWildTV Mountain Chickadees have become more common in the city. They used to be hard to find even in winter. Now they are seen regularly in the boreal forests of the west end, even in summer.
A few plants we saw today during Day 1 of the #CityNatureChallenge in #YYC!
So far Pasqueflower is the #1 observation by a long shot! They are pretty, but let's not forget about the others starting to flower 😀🌻
This weekend we are hosting 2 #CityNatureChallenge events to help the Calgary Metropolitan Area win this contest. 10am Apr 27 (Nose Creek) & 1:30pm Apr 28 (West Nose Creek). We’ll be observing biodiversity in the Valley. @CityNatureYYC @NatureYYC
RSVP: https://t.co/PrMMkhnQff
Boreal Chorus Frogs are vocal right now!
Did you know you can upload sound recording to iNaturalist?
Head out to your nearest wetland for the #CityNatureChallenge and listen for them!
https://t.co/niwPaqUgQa
3-2-1-GO! 🌿 This is the weekend the world comes together to track biodiversity. The #CityNatureChallenge is on! Get all the details: https://t.co/qnbQjOb5Ll
How to participate:
🔍 Find wildlife
📸 Take a picture
📲 Share on #iNaturalistCanada
The #CityNatureChallenge HAS BEGUN! Download @inaturalist to your mobile device and START OBSERVING! Calgary Metropolitan Area is competing globally for the most observations! If you want to join one of our BioBlitz’s link is below. Follow @CityNatureYYC
https://t.co/PrMMkhoo4N
Register here for the 2023 Calgary Christmas Bird Count: https://t.co/eK8AWLJmVN
The count is on Sunday December 17th. You can help by joining a team in the field, or by counting birds in your yard. Here is the Count Circle:
Anyone (men and women) can join us and because this is my event, they simply text me (Sue) at 403-200-2356, then meet me inside the front doors of the Central Library. Recognize me in my white baseball cap. OR come to room 310B (third floor.) Thanks. (Part 3. end)
Naturalist and bird expert John McFaul will talk about Backyard Birding at the Central Library in Room 310B at 3 pm. See his photos of birds and: Getting to know backyard birds, bird safety, birding equipment, attracting birds. Sunday parking downtown is free. (Part 2)
Hi, FREE Calgary bird event on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 3 pm.
Sue from https://t.co/dLWNoL7j9C is hosting an event:
Anyone can join us and simply text me (Sue) at 403-200-2356 to register. (Part 1)