Email: birdtours [at] sasktel.net
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Join a guided Western Meadowlark tour from Saskatoon, Canada
Western Meadowlark Viewing Tours
Southern Saskatchewan is a great place to find and observe Western Meadowlarks.
Private Western Meadowlark Viewing Tours
Private Western Meadowlark Birding Tours available on many dates: April – September
- Half-Day (4-hour) Western Meadowlark Viewing Tours: CAD $390
(about US $285) - Full-Day (8-hour) Western Meadowlark Viewing Tours: CAD $690
(about US $500)
Western Meadowlark Viewing Tour fees cover leadership only.
Accommodation, Meals, Transportation and other expenses are not included in this fee.
Self-Drive Birding Tour
Participants must drive their own personal or rented vehicle. The leader may drive separately or ride in your non-smoking vehicle.
Tour begins at Wild Birds Unlimited Store Parking Lot
2600 8th St E in Saskatoon, SK
Tax Receipt. You will receipt a tax receipt for 50% of the tour fee.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds less a $100 administration fee will be given if cancellation notice received 60 days before date of tour.
No refunds if cancellation notice received less than 60 days before date of tour unless another client takes your place.
Where to find Western Meadowlarks?
The centre of the breeding range for Marbled Godwits occurs in southern Saskatchewan near Saskatoon making this Canadian province the best location to find this species.
The beautiful call of the Western Meadowlark is frequently heard from prairie grasslands and sloughs.
Novice and experienced bird watchers are especially welcome. A loaner pair of binoculars may be available if requested. The leader will bring a spotting scope to allow you to view the birds under high magnification from roadsides next to pastures.
This Western Meadowlark Viewing Tour is ideal for low-mobility clients because they may remain in their vehicle during most of this driving tour.
A checklist of Saskatchewan birds is available HERE.
Western Meadowlark Private Viewing Tour Times
Half-Day Western Meadowlark Tours
Morning Tours: 8 AM – 12 Noon
Afternoon Tours: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Full-Day Western Meadowlark Tour Times
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Suggested items to Bring on Western Meadowlark Tours:
- Clothes suitable for the weather (rain coat, hat, walking shoes, etc.)
- Water bottle
- Binoculars and camera or spotting scope (optional)
Transportation
Participants on these tours need to drive their own personal or rented vehicle. RVs and vehicles pulling trailers are permitted on private tours but are not recommended.
Accommodation Options
- Saskatoon has many hotels and motels
Western Meadowlark Birding Tour
RESERVATIONS: Please complete and submit the form below or email us your full name(s), mailing address, email address and requested tour dates.
E-mail: birdtours@sasktel.net
Phone: 306-652-5975
Full payment due at time of booking. Payment instruction will be emailed to you after registration form is received.
If you do not hear back from us within 24 hours, then please email: birdtours@sasktel.net or phone 306-652-5975.
Tour Guide for Western Meadowlark Viewing Tour
Tour Guide: Stan Shadick. Click for more information about your tour guide.
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Saskatoon Custom Bird Tours
Our local Saskatchewan guide has over 30 years experience in leading birding tours and bird photography tours throughout Saskatchewan.
Some of our popular tours include
- Whooping Crane Tours
September – October - Sandhill Crane Photography Workshop
October - Cypress Hills Birding Tours
June – November - Dancing Grouse Photography Tours
- Snowy Owl Photography Tours
December – February - Great Gray Owl and Hawk Owl Photography Tours
December – March - Warbler Tours
late August – mid September
Do you prefer to find Western Meadowlark on your own time?
by Nick Saunders
If so, CLICK HERE for our Saskatchewan Birding Tips Service. We will discuss detailed finding tips for you to find Marbled Godwits in Saskatchewan.
Can I bring my pet dog on this tour?
Dogs are permitted on private tours provided they are kept on a leash at all times. Dogs should not be let outside of vehicle at birding stops.
Covid Safety Policy on Tours
- Your tour leader is fully vaccinated.
- Clients must normally drive themselves in their own personal or rented vehicle. The leader will usually drive in a separate vehicle. We will use cell phones to communicate between each other during the tour.
- This policy may change when public health orders change or when Covid case numbers decrease.
- Please contact us before booking tour if you have any special requests with regard to this policy. In certain cases, if requested, leader may be willing to ride in client’s vehicle or drive client’s vehicle.
Gift Certificates Available Now
GIFT CERTIFICATES: Click here for information about purchasing a gift certificate for this Blackstrap Lake Birding Tour or any of our other tours.
Other Tours
CLICK HERE for a complete selection of our bird tours and bird photography workshops.
Western Meadowlark are often found on any of the following summer birding tours.
Other Bird Photography Sessions
- Dancing Grouse Photography Sessions
April – May - Great Gray Owl and Northern Hawk Owl Photography Sessions
January – early March - Goose Lake Photography Tour
- Pelican Photography and Viewing Tour
Special Group Tour: September 3 - Sandhill Crane Photography Sessions
- Sandhill Crane Photography Workshop
October 12 – 14, 2024 - Snowy Owl Photography Sessions
January – March
Multiple Tours Discount
Can’t decide which tour to take?
Check out our multiple tours discount described here.
Proceeds support Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation
How to get to Saskatoon
Air: Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) is served by Air Canada, Westjet and their U.S. partners United and Delta.
Air Canada Star Alliance partners also include Aegean, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels, Copa, Croatia, EgyptAir, Ethiopian, EVA, Lot, Lufthansa, SAS, Shenzhen, Singapore, South African, Swiss, TAP, Thai, Turkish, United.
Westjet international partners include AeroMexico, Air France, Air Transat, Azores, Cathay Pacific, China, China Eastern, China Southern, Delta, Emirates, Hainan, Hong Kong, Japan, KLM, Korean, LATAM, Philippine, Quantas, Virgin Atlantic, Xiamen.
Train: Saskatoon’s Train Station is served by Via Rail’s Canadian train serving Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Jasper and Vancouver.
Bus: Saskatoon – Edmonton and Saskatoon – Regina bus service
Car: Saskatoon is located on Canada’s Yellowhead cross-country highway plus 6 other major highways connecting with all cities in Canada and USA. If you drive, you do not need to rent a car for our tours.
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