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Bird watching in AlbertaBird watching - Alberta plays host to 385 species of birds, only 51 of which are from the North American continent. The place is clearly a transit hub of choice for our feathered friends who play the wondrous sport of migration! This adds to Alberta’s charm as a bird watching destination of prime choice. The Waterton Lakes National Park has the largest checklist, so this is Alberta’s birding destination of first choice for those who would like to add to their sightings in large numbers. You can see hummingbirds, herons, loons and owls and a bird watching guide can help you sight some rare birds such as the Pileated Woodpecker. The Banff National Park is a challenge for Waterton with an impressive checklist of more than 260 birds. Early summer is the best time for a trip, but you can see many birds during any time of the year. A wonderful opportunity to photograph birds and wildlife.
Most Alberta visitors would be surprised to know that even industrial Calgary is a haven for birds! The Inglewood Sanctuary is located here and you can see Peregrine Falcons at the University. The Cross Conservation Area in the vicinity is a model of how urban residents can contribute in meaningful way to promote their natural resources. Coaldale near Lethbridge has a 70 acre stretch of wetlands that serves as a Birds of Prey Center. It is home to hawks, falcon, eagles and owls.
Elfie Hall is a local photographer in the County of Vulcan.Photography has been my hobby for quite some time, however since retirement in 2005 from a software company in Calgary, I have been able to spend a lot more time at it. My first CANON DSLR was a retirement present and I have been adding to it ever since.Pictures include many varieties of birds, eagles, hawks, owls. Landscapes, trees and flowers. Pets and animals, the City of Calgary Zoo, Oldies and so much more! Really great pitures.
Another favorite subject of mine is horses - luckily one of my friends breeds horses and gives me access to them for photography. This photo was taken at a nearby farm. Horses in Sunset
At this time, this photo is in a Photo competition. POTN is made up of over 120,000 member from all over the world. Right now it is tied (with 2 other) at 4th place out of 124 photos selected.
Photos from Southern Alberta Here are some links: The images in the competition - look at # 060. Poll results - look at # 060. POTN - Nature & Animal photos: http://potn.smugmug.com/gallery/2160816/4 The top photos will be published in POTN Vol. 2. Note: The Eagle on the front page of my Photobook is published in the POTN Photobook Vol. 1 - that's why he is on my title page. POTN - Nature & Animal Poll http://photography-on-the.net/forum/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=1961
A copy of this photo was donated to the Campion Community Center (36 x 48 inches).
This Photobook (7 x 7 inches) contains 80 pages of Animals, Birds, Rabtors, Insect, Flowers and Landscape photos. A lot of them were taken around the Travers Reservoir area using Digital SLR equipment. Most of the images in the Photobook are on my website! Price per book is $30.00. If you are interested in getting a Photobook,
please contact Elfie Hall.
http://www.championauctions.ca/elfie_hall.htm
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Owls and hawks in search of sparrows stay near human dwellings even at the height of winter. The Varied Thrush and the Townsend Warbler are two birds that need a skill of recognizing bird songs. Acquiring and practicing such a capability is a bonus a guide can give you when you choose it as a birding destination.
