Prairie Grasslands Birding Tour

Private Tours

MAY – JULY

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Group Tours

Next Group Tours:

Fee from $590 per vehicle with 1 – 3 persons.

• Thu. July 25, 2024, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Self-Drive Birding Tour

Estimated Return Driving Distance: 500 km

PUBLIC WASHROOMS: located in gas stations in various towns

Where to see Prairie Birds in Canada?

Prairie Grasslands Birding Tour

Join our experienced local birding guide for a 8 hour drive visiting the best prairie birding habitats in the Saskatoon region for seeing or hearing hard-to-find grassland birds!

Some grassland birds that might be seen or heard during the Prairie Grasslands Birding Tour include: Sharp-tailed Grouse, Swainson’s Hawk, Long-billed Curlew, Upland Sandpiper, Marbled Godwit, Sprague’s Pipit, Loggerhead Shrike, Western Kingbird, Baird’s Sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, Clay-colored Sparrow, Western Meadowlark.

Both novice and experienced bird watchers are 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.

Early morning departure recommended.

Suggested items to Bring:

• Clothes suitable for the weather (rain jacket, sun hat, etc.)
• Water bottle
• Binoculars, Spotting Scope and camera (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.  Due to the distance travelled, this tour is not recommended for full electric vehicles.

Carpooling

If you would like to share the costs of a tour with other interested birders, then complete the Carpooling Section of the Registration Request Form below or email the tour name, your name, phone number and email address to birdtours@sasktel.net

Prairie Grasslands Birding Tour Fee

Private Prairie Grasslands Birding Tour Fee: CAD $890 (about US$660, £575) for a party of 1 – 4 persons
Taxes included.
Fee includes guiding services during 8 hour trip. A tax receipt for 50% of the tour fee will be issued to the person paying for the tour.
Meals, transportation and accommodation are NOT included.
SAVE $200 if you can transport leader during tour from Saskatoon and back.

Public Prairie Grasslands Birding Group Tour Fee: CAD $790 (about US$580, £465) per vehicle with a party of 1 – 4 persons. Taxes included.
Fee includes guiding services during 8 hour trip. A tax receipt for 50% of the tour fee will be issued to the person paying for the tour.
Meals, transportation and accommodation are NOT included.
SAVE $200 if you can transport leader during tour from Saskatoon and back.

TAX RECEIPT. A tax receipt for 50% of the fee will be given to the person paying for the tour.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds less a $50 administration fee will be given if cancellation notice received 14 days before date of tour.
No refunds if cancellation notice received less than 14 days before date of tour unless another client takes your place.

Prairie Grasslands Birding Tour Reservation

RESERVATIONS: Send 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.

My Name *

First

Last

Names of additional persons travelling in my vehicle during tour

My Email *

My Cell Phone *

Use landline if you don’t have a cell phone.

My Mailing Address *

Mailing address needed for tax receipt.

I (We) would like to register for the following tour *

• Private Prairie Grasslands Birding Tour (CAD $890)
• July 25, 2024 Prairie Grasslands Group Birding Tour

Click all that apply. Deduct $200 if you can transport leader from Saskatoon and back in a non-smoking vehicle.

I (We) prefer the following date for this private tour:

Alternative dates for this private tour could be:

Leader Transportation

• I have room to transport leader in my vehicle from Saskatoon and back. (SAVE $150)

Carpooling during group tour.

• I (We) have space in our vehicle to transport 1 person willing to share costs.
• I (We) have space in our vehicle to transport 2 persons willing to share costs.
• I (We) can drive but prefer to ride in another person’s vehicle and will share costs.
• I (We) cannot drive and need to ride in another person’s vehicle and will share costs.
• I (We) do NOT wish to carpool.

BINOCULARS

• I would like to borrow a pair of binoculars during tour.

Smoking Restrictions *

• At least 1 member of my party is a smoker.
• All members of my party are non-smokers.

Smoking is allowed only inside your own personal vehicle. No smoking is permitted outside during birding stops or hikes.

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Prairie Grasslands Birding Tour Guide: Stan Shadick. Click for more information about your tour guide.