Email: birdtours [at] sasktel.net
Phone: 306 [then] 652 [then] 5975
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Join a guided Sprague’s Pipit tour from Saskatoon, Canada
Sprague’s Pipit Viewing Tours
Southern Saskatchewan is the best place to find and observe the threatened Sprague’s Pipit.
Private Sprague’s Pipit Viewing Tours
Private Sprague’s Pipit Birding Tours available on many dates: May – July
- Half-Day (4-hour) Sprague’s Pipit Viewing Tours: CAD $390
(about US $285) - Full-Day (8-hour) Sprague’s Pipit Viewing Tours: CAD $690
(about US $500)
Sprague’s Pipit 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 Sprague’s Pipit?
The centre of the breeding range for Sprague’s Pipits occurs in southern Saskatchewan making this Canadian province the best location to find this species.
The beautiful descending song of the Sprague’s Pipit is frequently heard from prairie grasslands.
Novice and experienced bird watchers are especially welcome. A loaner pair of binoculars may be available if requested.
This Sprague’s Pipit 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.
Sprague’s Pipit Private Viewing Tour Times
Half-Day Sprague’s Pipit Tours
Morning Tours: 8 AM – 12 Noon
Afternoon Tours: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Full-Day Sprague’s Pipit Tour Times
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Suggested items to Bring on Sprague’s Pipit 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
Sprague’s Pipit 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 Sprague’s Pipit Viewing Tour
Tour Guide: Stan Shadick. Click for more information about your tour guide.
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Do you prefer to find Sprague’s Pipits on your own time?
If so, CLICK HERE for our Saskatchewan Birding Tips Service. We will discuss detailed finding tips for you to find Sprague’s Pipits 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
Sprague’s Pipits are often found on any of the following summer birding tours.
Other Tours and Workshops: Click here to see a complete list of our upcoming tours and workshops.
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.
Canada Birding Tour Video.
