08/14/2026
Despite being challenged by a historic storm that brought torrential rain and powerful winds, the Canadian Rockies birding tour delivered exceptional birding, wildlife viewing, and camaraderie. Participants enjoyed memorable sightings of specialty birds including American Dipper, Harlequin Duck, White-faced Ibis, Prairie Falcon, Calliope Hummingbird, Cassin’s Finch, and a stunning slate-colored Fox Sparrow, while also encountering a remarkable variety of mammals such as Black Bear, Grizzly Bear, Moose, Elk, and Bison. Our Canadian Rockies: Waterton Lakes tour concluded with a visit to the culturally significant Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump.
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Photos: American Dipper © Kathy Springer, Cassin's Finch © Yousif Attia, Tiger Salamander © Jody Allair, Red Rock Canyon © Jody Allair