Canada · Bird Watching

8-Hour Saskatchewan Birding Tour from Saskatoon with Prairie Wildlife

8 Hours Round trip from Saskatchewan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Observe and photograph birds and wildlife in Saskatchewan's spectacular grassland and riverbank habitats
02 Listen to prairie songbirds such as Sprague's Pipit, Baird's Sparrow, and Western Meadowlark
03 Look for grassland birds including Swainson's Hawk, Long-billed Curlew, Marbled Godwit, and Upland Sandpiper
04 Hike prairie trails lined with wildflowers in bloom
05 A tour-guided wildlife adventure for kids and adults

Observe and photograph the unique birds and wild animals of Saskatchewan as you explore spectacular grassland and riverbank habitats from Saskatoon. In season, seek out owls, hawks, bluebirds, woodpeckers, White-tailed Deer, ground squirrels, beaver, and many more wild species. Admire wildflowers in bloom as you hike over prairie trails and listen to the songs of prairie songbirds.

Observe and photograph the unique birds and wild animals of Saskatchewan as you explore spectacular grassland and riverbank habitats from Saskatoon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 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

Day 01

Saskatchewan Grasslands Birding and Wildlife Photography

Depart from Saskatoon at around 8:00 AM and drive through Saskatchewan, covering roughly 500 km round trip along highways and back roads.
Observe and photograph the unique birds and wild animals inhabiting Saskatchewan's spectacular grassland and riverbank habitats. Admire wildflowers in bloom as you hike over prairie trails.
You may encounter Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer, Coyote, Red Fox, White-tailed Jackrabbit, and Richardson's and Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrels. Moose, Pronghorns, and Long-tailed Weasels can sometimes be spotted here as well.
Listen to the beautiful songs of prairie songbirds that might include Sprague's Pipit, Baird's Sparrow, and Western Meadowlark.

Look for grassland birds such as Swainson's Hawk, Long-billed Curlew, Marbled Godwit, and Upland Sandpiper.
Watch for Pronghorn Antelope, Coyotes, and Ground Squirrels.
You will be dropped off back in Saskatoon at around 6:00 PM.

Where this trip takes you

Saskatchewan Grasslands, riverbank habitats, prairie trails, Saskatoon

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Saskatchewan 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Experienced English-speaking Saskatoon naturalist

What's Not Included

Meals, transportation, accommodation, and other costs
Tips and gratuities
Any personal expenses
Park admission fees

What to bring

Dress for the weather (hat, jacket, comfortable walking shoes, etc.)
Bring a water bottle.
Bring your camera.

Know before you go

For COVID safety precautions, clients will drive their own personal or rented vehicle while the naturalist travels in a separate vehicle.
Please wear a mask and maintain a physical distance of 2 meters when walking outside or viewing birds through the spotting scope set up by the naturalist.
A pair of binoculars may be borrowed if requested in advance.

Logistics