We will make our first stop at the park's Buffalo Paddock. From here we will walk the boardwalk looking and listening for herons, bitterns, rails, wrens, sparrows and yellowthroats. We will then take a leisurely hike along the south side of Nicolle Flats Marsh to the point where we reach the wooded Moose Jaw River flows into the Qu'Appelle River. We will have our lunch here near an old stone homestead in which a pair of Rock Wrens is sometimes found.
After returning to our vehicles, we will explore other lake viewpoints and wooded picnic and campgrounds. and coulees within Buffalo Pound Provincial Park. The is a great area for Brown Thrashers, Gray Catbirds and several vireos.
During the final portion of the tour, we will make stops in grassland areas to look for prairie songbirds. We will then drive to stop on the causeway over Buffalo Pound Lake where other lake birds may be seen. Finally, we will make stops along a road that traverses the grassy slope of the north riverbank to look for Mountain Bluebirds and other songbirds.
Please book as early as possible. Group Tour is limited to 5 vehicles plus leader.
Novice and experienced bird watchers are welcome to join this tour.
If available, you may borrow a pair of binoculars during this tour.
A spotting scope will be available for viewing the birds from the roadside at high magnification.
Ideal birthday, anniversary, retirement, Mother's Day, Father's Day or graduation gift for the birder in your family.
Suggested items to Bring:
Clothes suitable for the weather (rain jacket, sun hat, etc.)
Water bottle
Binoculars and camera (optional)
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