Prairie Lakes Birding and Photography Tour

HALF Day Tours

Private Birding Tours Available: mid-April – October

Group Birding Tours:

Friday, August 25, 2023
Thursday, September 7
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Meeting Location
Wild Birds Unlimited
2600 8 St E #330A, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0V7

Self-Drive Birding Tour 

ESTIMATED DRIVING DISTANCE: 150 km

Where can you see Prairie Lakes Birds in Canada?

Prairie Lakes Birding Tour and Bird Photography Tour Description

Join our experienced local birding guide for a 4 hour drive to visit some of the best bird-rich prairie lakes in the Saskatoon region. We will visit deep lakes for viewing diving ducks and pelicans. We will also visit shallow ponds for observing dabbling ducks, grebes and wetland sparrows, rails and other marsh birds.

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.

Good opportunities for bird photography on private tours.

This Prairie Lakes Birding Tour is ideal for low-mobility clients because they may remain in their vehicle during this driving tour.

A checklist of Saskatchewan birds is available HERE.

Prairie Lakes Birding Tour Times

Morning Tours: 8 AM - 12 Noon
Afternoon Tours: 1 PM - 5 PM

Suggested items to Bring:

• 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. Owners of full electric vehicles should have sufficient range for this tour if they charge up at Saskatoon. Several Saskatoon motels have charging stations.

Carpooling on Group Tour

If you would like to share the costs of a group 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

TOUR FEE - Prairie Lakes Birding Tour

Private Prairie Lakes Birding Tour Fee: CA$290 per vehicle (about US$215, £185) for a party of 1 – 4 persons. Taxes included.
Fee covers expert guiding services during 4 hour tour.
Meals, transportation and accommodation are NOT included.
SAVE $40 if you have room to transport leader in your vehicle from Saskatoon and back.

August 25 or September 7, 2023 Prairie Lakes Group Birding Tour Fee: CA$190 per vehicle (about US$215, £185) for a party of 1 – 4 persons. Taxes included.
Fee covers expert guiding services during 4 hour tour.
Meals, transportation and accommodation are NOT included.
SAVE $40 if you have room to transport leader in your vehicle from Saskatoon and back.
This tour begins at 1:00 PM and returns at 5:00 PM.  It is limited to a maximum of 5 vehicles plus the leader. Advance booking required.

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

No refunds if cancellation notice received less than 14 days before date of tour unless another client takes your place.

Reservation for Prairie Lakes 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.

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 Lakes Birding Tour (CAD $290)
• August 25, 2023 Prairie Lakes Group Birding Tour ($190 per vehicle)
• September 7, 2023 Prairie Lakes Group Birding Tour ($190 per vehicle)

Select all that applies.

I prefer the following date for this private tour: *

Alternative dates for a private tour could be:

Leader Transportation

• have room to transport leader in my personal or rented vehicle (SAVE $40)

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.

I request to

• borrow a pair of binoculars, if available, during tour.
• use Photography Blind when feasible during a private 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.

Some Bird species I hope to see include:

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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 Prairie Lakes Birding Tour

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