I will guide you on a 2-hour Saskatoon Riverbank Guided Bird Walk over trails through Cosmopolitan park on the east bank of the South Saskatchewan River. We hope to see and hear a variety of songbirds and water birds which may include Brown Thrasher, Gray Catbird, Warbling Vireo, Clay-colored Sparrow, American White Pelican, Peregrine Falcon plus a variety of ducks and geese.
Both novice and experienced bird watchers are welcome. A loaner pair of binoculars may be available if requested.
Cosmopolitan Park - 16th Street East at Saskatchewan Crescent East
- Meet me at the SW corner of the intersection of Saskatchewan Crescent East and 16th St E on the east bank of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon. You can recognize me because I will be wearing binoculars.
We will walk along a park trail in an open grassed area with many bushes as we look for Brown Thrashers, Gray Catbirds, Baltimore Orioles, Clay-colored Sparrows and other songbirds. We might spot a rare Peregrine Falcon flying or perched on a building.
We will then follow a trail through heavily wooded portion of Cosmopolitan Park looking for woodpeckers, warblers, flycatchers and other songbirds.
Cosmopolitan Park - 16th Street East at Saskatchewan Crescent East
* Guide will identify birds seen and heard during
* Loan of a pair of binoculars if requested in advance
* Transportation to site
(Walk, Drive or take taxi from downtown Saskatoon hotels)
* Meals
* Accommodation
* Other Costs
* Dress for the weather
* Bring a rain jacket if rain is in the forecast
(Rain is unlikely because Saskatoon is the sunniest city in Canada)
* Wear comfortable shoes for walking
* Wear a sunhat
* Long-sleeved shirt recommended
* Binoculars recommended
* Please contact me in advance if you wish to borrow a pair of binoculars.
During April and early May, this tour is only available starting at 1:30 pm.
During June - mid-September, this tour is available on mornings or afternoons.
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.