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Pike Lake Park Birding Tour

Nature & Outdoor

Saskatoon

English (Native)

3 hours

Private tour (only you and your group)

Up to 8 people

Visit Pike Lake Provincial Park with an experienced bird guide. We will hike the nature trail and explore other bird-rich areas within this park. See woodland and lake birds including White-breasted Nuthatch, Downy and Hairy Woodpecker and many other birds of the season.

Saskatoon Tour Guide - Stanley S.

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Blairmore Esso Station

- Meet in the parking lot of the Esso gas station located near the intersection of Highway 7 and 11th Street West at the west end of Saskatoon.

08:30 AM

Drive to Pike Lake Park

We will drive the highway for 15 minutes to reach Pike Lake Park.

08:50 AM

Nature Trail HIke

We will take a leisurely walk along a nature trail through woodland and sandy hills. If you are patient, the chickadees will often land on your hand to eat sunflower seeds. The Hairy and Downy woodpeckers often come very close. Depending upon the season, we might spot a Great Horned Owl, American Redstart, Bohemian or Cedar Waxwing and many other songbirds. There are nice scenic views from the top of the hills.

10:00 AM

Lakeshore Walk

We will visit a boardwalk to look for grebes, ducks, terns and other lake birds (in season).

10:30 AM

Lake Drive

We will drive to a few bird hotspots scattered around different viewpoints of the lake. We may find Wood Ducks, geese, rails, blackbirds and other birds.

11:10 AM

Drive back to Saskatoon

We will drive back to Saskatoon to end our tour.

Ending Point

Blairmore Esso Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

* Private Guiding Service

* You may borrow 1 pair of binoculars for use during tour if requested at time of booking.

What‘s not included

* Transportation costs (car rental, gasoline, insurance, etc.)

* Snacks

* Accommodation

* Meals

* Park Entry Fee ($11)

Tour Important Information

* You must drive your own personal or rented vehicle.

* The guide may ride in your non-smoking vehicle or drive separately to the park.

* Bring binoculars

* At time of booking, you may request to borrow 1 pair of binoculars during the tour.

* Bring a camera (optional)

* Wear clothes suitable for the weather (Jacket, Hat, comfortable walking shoes)

* Bring insect repellent if it has recently rained.

Year-round

Important message from the guide

For driving tours, clients generally need to drive their own personal or rented vehicle. I can ride in your vehicle. If you prefer, I can drive your vehicle if you accept liability in case of accident.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Pike Lake Park Birding Tour

Saskatoon

3 hours

Date

2 Adults

Start Time

$265

per group

FREE cancellation 8 days prior

$265/ per group

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