3-Hour Pike Lake Park Bird Watching Tour with Chickadee Feeding

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike a nature trail through woodlands, prairie grasslands, and sandy hills
• 02 Spot birds such as Sharp-tailed Grouse and Pileated Woodpecker in their natural habitat
• 03 Feed Black-capped Chickadees sunflower seeds from your outstretched hand
• 04 Enjoy the scenic natural beauty of Pike Lake Park

Hike to a magical spot in Pike Lake Park, a primarily recreational park southwest of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and spend time birdwatching in its wooded habitat. Look for species such as Ruffed Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Pileated Woodpecker, Great Horned Owl, and more, while enjoying the scenic natural beauty of the park. You may also have the chance to feed Black-capped Chickadees sunflower seeds right from your hand.

You may also have the chance to feed Black-capped Chickadees sunflower seeds right from your hand.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Saskatoon

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Birdwatching at Pike Lake Park

• Meet your guide in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and drive to Pike Lake Park.

• Spend the morning walking along the park trails, looking for birds in their natural wooded habitat.

• Feed chickadees sunflower seeds from your outstretched hand.

• Spot various birds such as Ruffed Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Pileated Woodpecker, Great Horned Owl, Hairy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Northern Shrike, Bohemian Waxwing, Common Redpoll, Black-billed Magpie, and Common Raven.

• Enjoy the scenic natural beauty of the park.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Canadian guide

• A small bag of sunflower seeds for you to feed the chickadees

What's Not Included

• Meals

• Transportation

• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Dress for the weather. Wear a hat, jacket or coat, and comfortable walking shoes or boots.
• Water bottle
• Binoculars. If requested in advance, you may borrow a pair.
• Camera (optional)

Know before you go

• You may need to pay a park entry fee at Pike Lake Provincial Park.
• Binoculars may be borrowed if requested in advance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Tour start

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.