New Brighton is home to the only registered colony of Purple Martins in Calgary and area. The project is made possible thanks to a partnership with City of Calgary Parks and is ran by our neighbour, Andrew.
You can find the project on the storm pond at the intersection of New Brighton Drive and New Brighton Ave.
Please be respectful of the birds and do not approach them or their habitat, especially during nesting season.
Did you know? Purple Martins are a type of swallow. They eat around 2000 insects a day.