There seems to be a lot of Western Tanager sightings reported lately. This wonderful shot was taken in the yard of Phil Smith. If you see one of these beautiful birds, drop us a line!
Male Western Tanager
Western Tanagers Everywhere
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Northern Saw-whet Owl
Nature Calgary is sponsoring a friendly competition to find all the bird species in Calgary during the year 2010.
It’s a fun way to learn new things, meet new people and get to know your city better while enjoying fresh air and exercise.
Register Now – It’s Free!
After you register you’ll receive regular information about the competition and birding in general so you can get the most out of your experience.
There will be several categories from beginners to experts, and youth categories too. Prizes will be awared quarterly.
Nest Watchers
Do you have any feathered friends nesting in your yard? If so, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology would like to hear from you.
They have established a Nest Watch program to help gather breeding bird information across the North American continent.
Nest watchers are invited to register their nest box (or boxes) at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Register Your Nestbox program. It’s free and yields valuable information about breeding birds and how their natural rhythms may be changing.
Everything you need to register your nest box and get started is available online, including directions on how you can monitor nest boxes without disturbing the birds.
Popular NestCams are back in action! Peek into nests and nest boxes via live cameras focused on Eastern Bluebirds, Barred Owls, Wood Ducks, Barn Owls and more.