We have the luxury of living right next door to Fish Creek Provincial Park. Many of our residents enjoy sharing their pictures of the many visitors we have in our complex, Fish Creek and Calgary.
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Submitted by Laura (2021)
Some great shots around our community
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Submitted by Lorna (2021)
There will soon be new residents in Chaparral Estates. Spring is such a lovely time of year!
Submitted by Eric (2021)
These footprints were discovered behind a unit on February 23, 2021. Do you know what animal left these tracks? Some think weasel, some thing badger, some think skunk. What do you think?
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Submitted by Laura (2021)
A buck was spotted in Fish Creek Park. Now that's a nice rack!
Submitted by Mechtild (2020)
This particular local wildlife, exclusive to Chaparral Estates, is mostly seen when the conditions are just perfect for his kind - that means lots and lots of snow. :)
Our very snowy snow removal expert was in the thick of it during our winter snowfall in December 2020.
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Submitted by Laura (2020)
A frog was spotted on the side of a unit. Just enjoying some sun!
Submitted by Tia (2020)
One of our resident bats came by and checked out the new siding!
Bruce
Submitted by Mike (2020)
Pictures from our complex from 2019 summer and 2020 spring
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Submitted by Laura (2019, 2020)
Welcome to the world baby Robins. We are happy to give you a great start.
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Submitted by Laura (2019)
This year the fish creek owls were by the Ranche and easy to see up in the tree, they have since flown the coup!
I also see those cormorants are back at the pond in the dead tree they seem to enjoy. Did you know they sound like a pig, have a blue tongue and webbed feet!
This year the fish creek owls were by the Ranche and easy to see up in the tree, they have since flown the coup! I also see those cormorants are back at the pond in the dead tree they seem to enjoy. Did you know they sound like a pig, have a blue tongue and webbed feet!
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Submitted by Laura (2019)
The Easter Bunny was spotted in our community!
Submitted by Laura (2019)
A stunning fox captured in Fish Creek.
Submitted by Lorna (2019)
We have had some lovely and colorful visitors lately. Have you seen a Blue Jay in the complex lately?
Submitted by Lorna (2018)
Our "friend" moving on. Farewell Pepé
Submitted by Lorna (2018)
It looks as though the baby Robins are growing very quickly ...
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All of these pictures are taken just south and west of the city, but all of them can be seen in Fish Creek Park! Nature is on our doorstep!
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Pictures submitted by Lorna (2018)
The baby owls in Sicomme don't look like babies anymore. This picture was taken May 24, 2018.
Pictures submitted by Lorna (2018)
Here are a few pics of the Owl that is near Sicomme ~ babies are here, but so far only they've only shown their fuzzy tops! There is one picture with the Mom is in with her babies. All other pics are the Mom outside when she was feeding them. Hopefully baby pictures will be forthcoming if the parents don’t move them.
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Pictures submitted by Lorna (2018)
We have a new resident ... a grey squirrel
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Pictures submitted by Lorna (2018)
The birds of spring and summer are coming back. YAY!
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Pictures submitted by Laura (2017)
Some lovely Iris flowers that are in our community
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Picture submitted by Lorna (2017)
We do get Hummingbirds here. Keep yours eyes open this year.
Picture submited by Lorna (2016)
Baby Robin
Picture submitted by Lorna (2017)
Spring is HERE!!!
Picture submitted by Lorna (2017)
Here are a couple of Robin pictures from the community. The little Robins were in separate trees and were being fed by the parents all day.
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Pictures submitted by Lorna (2016)
A Grey Horned Owl was spotted relaxing in one of our trees on the east side of the community.
Picture submitted by Susan (2016)
There are many interesting flowers and plants in the community. This one is called a "Lamb's ear".
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Taken June 1, 2016
Taken June 8, 2016
Pictures submitted by Lorna (2016)
We have a variety of Lilacs in our community and it is the perfect time to enjoy them!
Picture submitted by Lorna (2016)
And the lovely Iris.
Picture submitted by Lorna (2016)
Look at my tail feathers and wings! I got lots of feathers now!
Picture submitted by Lorna (2016)
It may look like I am singing but I am yawning!
Picture submitted by Lorna (2016)
See how big I am getting ... check out my toes!
Picture submitted by Lorna (2016)
Female Downy Woodpecker
Picture submitted by Lorna (2016)
Male Mallard Duck
Picture submitted by Lorna (2016)
Great Horned Owl younsters
Picture submitted by Lorna (2016)
Great Horned Mother Owl tending to her two owlets.
Picture submitted bu Lorna (2016)
Night sun on the Ridge
Picture submitted by Laura (2016)
Sunset on the Ridge
Picture submitted by Laura (2016)
Some lovely examples that spring is on its way .....
Picture submitted by Lorna (2016)
Picture submitted by Lorna (2016)
Our local resident is starting to change colour
Picture submitted by Lorna (2016)
Wonderful sunrise! View from across Chaparral Valley. South Hospital in the distance.
Picture submitted by Laura (2016)
Not sure if it is mating season for the Deer but they were certainly licking each others face!
Picture submitted by Lorna (2016)
The Great Horned Owl is peeking out with his/her right eye but really is sleeping!
Picture submitting by Lorna (2016)
Frosty Ridge!
Picture submitted by Laura (2016)
Hoar Frost in Chaparral Valley
Picture submitted by Tia (2016)
Here is a picture of a Flicker which visited Chaparral Estates in January 2016. When he flies you can see a flash of colour under his wings.
Picture submitted bu Lorna (2016)
Fall in the Mountains, lovely!
Picture submitted by Lorna (2015)
Another impressive landscape
Picture submitted by Lorna (2015)
A super close-up of rain crystals.
Picture submitted by Anita (2015)
Chaparral Valley in fall.
Picture submitted by Laura (2015)
The wonderful sunflower at the entrance to our home
Picture submitted by Laura (2015)
Enjoying the Fall colours in Chaparral Valley
Picture submitted by Lorna (2015)
And Chaparral Estates
Picture submitted by Lorna (2015)
These two Cedar Waxwings were eating berries in the Mayday tree in our complex courtyard this past weekend. We even saw one of the birds feeding the other one berries.
Picture submitted by Lorna (2015)
Have you ever noticed the bird nest on Stoney Trail (22X) west of the Macleod bridge on the south side? Well, if you have, here is a picture of the occupant. This is an Osprey.
