Big Birding Breakfast (2026)

The return of the beloved Big Birding Breakfast is Finally Here!

Celebrate the return of songbirds migrating at the Beaverhill Bird Observatory while enjoying a fantastic crepe breakfast in the woods. Walk the net lanes with our biologists, see birds being banded up close and personal*, and learn about our feathered friends. Birds captured include warblers, chickadees, woodpeckers, thrushes, blackbirds, orioles, sparrows and more!

Beaverhill Bird Observatory

Township Road 510, Tofield, AB T0B 4J0

Nets open 30 mins before sunrise and run for 6 hours, weather permitting.

TIMELINE

Crepe breakfast is served from 7am to 9am 

Nets open at 4:30am and close at 10:30am 

Enjoy guided nature walks, interactive specimen display, children's activities and crafts, birdsong bingo, face painting, and a feather toss for nesting birds throughout the morning 

TICKET PRICES (website fees included in price)

Adult (18+ years): $25 each

Youth (6-17 years): $15 each

Children 5 years and under are Free

Family Pass (2 adult, 2 youth): $60

Seniors (65+ years): $20 each

TICKETS CANCELLATION POLICY

If you aren't able to attend the event, Tickets are non-refundable but are transferable to someone else, otherwise, the ticket cost will be considered a donation and a tax receipt can be issued if requested. Please note that our ticketing platform has a self-serve option where you can transfer or move your tickets if needed.

DIRECTIONS on how to get to the BBO can be found on our website.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

• Warm clothing and sturdy, water-resistant footwear – dress for the outdoors!

• A travel mug for hot drinks

• Binoculars if you have them!

Owl toques and hats, bird friendly coffee, and other merchandise will be available for sale

NO PETS allowed at events

*We do not guarantee that a bird will be captured during your visit. They are wild animals and are influenced by the time of year and weather patterns.