About
Banding since 1995
Dedicated to bird conservation and research
The Calgary Bird Banding Society (CBBS) was incorporated on March 22, 1995. We are a charitable non-profit society with projects in Alberta and in Central America. Our flagship project is migration monitoring of Neotropical birds at the Inglewood Bird Observatory located within Inglewood Bird Sanctuary in SE Calgary.
Our objectives and mission
Since our incorporation in 1995, our objectives have been focused on research and conservation of birds.
- Research: Quantify long-term population trends of Neotropical migratory birds using constant effort mist-netting
- Education: Promote involvement and expertise in bird banding
- Conservation: Promote conservation of Neotropical migratory birds by fostering public awareness and understanding of Neotropical migratory birds.
Mission Statement
To quantify long term population trends of Neotropical migratory birds using constant effort mist-netting, to promote involvement and expertise in bird banding and to promote conservation of Neotropical migratory birds by fostering public awareness and understanding of Neotropical migratory birds.
Our projects
Our focus is on Neotropical migratory birds, so we’ve conducted projects in the Calgary region and Central America.
Our primary project is monitoring of Neotropical migratory birds within Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (IBS), a federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary. IBS has long been known as an important migration site for Neotropical migrants. Located within 80-km of the Rocky Mountains, the site is an integral component of the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network.
Collaboration with the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network
As of 1998, the Calgary Bird Banding Society’s Inglewood Bird Sanctuary site is a fully designated member of the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network (CMMN) a cooperative initiative of the member stations, Canadian Wildlife Service and Bird Studies Canada. This formal association of migrant monitoring sites across Canada significantly enhances the value of the work conducted at each site.
Board of Directors
As a charitable non-profit society, the Calgary Bird Banding Society is volunteer-run.
2024 Board of Directors
Doug Collister President
Cyndi Smith Vice President
Hank Klassen Treasurer
Garry Hornbeck Secretary
Lesley Kelly Director-at-Large
Hazel Cameron-Inglis Director-at-Large
Bob Cooper Director-at-Large
Melissa Chisholm Director-at-Large
Sponsors
CBBS is grateful for the generous ongoing sponsorship it receives.
- Great Canadian Birdathon
- Alberta Lottery Fund