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Bird Study Group - Workshops & Info
On this page, the various workshops, seminars and presentations that provide a lot of information about birds and birding in the Calgary region are gathered. Other links to presentations given at the monthly meetings can be found on the Past Events page.
As well, there are links to information about bird feeding and nest boxes that may prove useful, as well as some ideas for taking action to preserve our wild heritage.
Workshops
Birding the Grasslands - Non-Passerines (Eric Tull)
Learn about the grouse, partridge, raptors, four shorebirds, nighthawk and two owls which depend on the prairie grasslands. With Al MacKeigan's and others' great photography, and including a number of videos, songs and maps, you will find information about the birds' life style, habitat needs, and indentification.
Owls and Owl Conservation in Alberta (Dr. Gordon Court)
Dr. Court's presentation covers owls found in Alberta, their status, habitat needs and life history. Stunning photographs of owls at different stages in their life and the need for habitat preservation in order to ensure the continuing presence of these marvellous birds in our province make this a must-see workshop. Powerpoint 13 MB
Birding the Grasslands Workshop - Passerines (Eric Tull)
Get to know the songbirds of the Prairies with an emphasis on
their behaviour, song, flight song, habitat, and where to find them. Featuring the superb photography of Al MacKeigan and links to maps and songs on the internet, the presentation will help you in your identification of these beautiful birds.
Meet the
Species - Swainson's Hawk (Gus Yaki)
Following a one-year life cycle of a female Swainson's Hawk, you will learn of the long-distance migration of the species, their eating habits and breeding patterns. Additionally, there is a short biography of William Swainson for whom the species was named even lthough he may never have seen one.
Birding on the Internet (Eric Tull)
If you are looking for information on birds, birdwatching, travel destinations to see birds or optical equipment needed to see birds better, this is the place to start. The page is regularly updated and links are added or changed as necessary.
Bird Feeding, Nest Boxes and Action & Awareness
Bird Feeding (Canadian Wildlife Service - Hinterland Who's Who)
The best way for most Canadians to start a study of birds is to establish a bird feeder, and the best time to feed birds is in the winter, when there are fewer species present and when many birds can be attracted to the bird feeder for observation. Watching the feeding birds can help people recognize the different species and learn about the birds’ habits of migration, nesting, and feeding.
Feeding birds can be a very simple affair. Just scattering bread crusts on the snow or seed on a bench or table will attract some birds. But if bird feeding is to be a long-term interest, some additional steps should be taken to avoid problems. Read more from the CWS web...
Nest Boxes (Canadian Wildlife Service - Hinterland Who's Who)
In Canada, about 50 species of birds, ranging in size from wrens to ducks, nest in cavities. Normally, woodpeckers and chickadees excavate these cavities in decayed trees or stumps. These birds make new holes each year, leaving the old ones for other cavity-nesting birds. Natural nest sites disappear as weakened or dying trees are removed from our forests for economic and safety reasons. As a result, there is intense competition for nest holes, with declines occurring in local populations of cavity-nesting species in recent years. By providing nest boxes in appropriate areas, we can help reverse this trend. Read more from the CWS web...
Action and Awareness (Canadian Wildlife Service - Hinterland Who's Who)
As you read and learn about Canada’s vanishing natural heritage, you might want to know what an individual can do about it. Well, you’ve come to the right section, because we’ve included many practical and doable ideas that you can begin implementing to help Canada’s wildlife right now. So, whether you just start out by making your own backyard nature-friendly, or take on a bigger project including your whole community, we know that you’ll enjoy the sense of accomplishment you get from making the world a better place for wildlife. Read more from the CWS web...
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