View the marsh, grassland and water birds at Canada's first bird sanctuary.
About this Event
Visit Last Mountain Lake – the First National Bird Sanctuary to be established in North America!
This tour will focus on observing and spectacle of thousands of Sandhill Cranes flying in tot he sanctuary near sunset.
On the recommendation of Edgar Dewdney, Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories, this Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary was set aside in 1887 by the government of Sir John A MacDonald (Canada’s first prime minister) for the protection of wildfowl, the first such reserve on the North American continent. It was established as a federal migratory bird sanctuary four years after Parliament passed the Migratory Birds Convention Act of 1917.
Internationally recognized, Last Mountain Lake wildlife area is a migration stopover point in spring and fall for hundreds of thousands of waterfowl, cranes and countless smaller birds, and a summer nesting area for over 100 species, including several rare species.
Both novice and experienced bird watchers are welcome. A loaner pair of binoculars may be available if requested. The leader will bring a spotting scope to allow you to view the birds under high magnification.
- Full Day 10 hour self-drive escorted birding tour from Saskatoon visiting the Last Mountain bird sanctuary plus nearby hotspots. We can meet up with visitors from Regina and Prince Albert.
- Please book as soon as possible. This tour is limited to a maximum of 5 vehicles plus leader.
- An optional 3 hour evening extension permits viewing birds at the optimal time for photography with the sun low in the sky.
Fee covers leadership only.
Participants must drive their own personal or rented vehicle.
Meals, accommodation and transportation are not included in tour fee.
Full details at
https://livingskywildliferehabilitation.org/birding-tours/last-mountain/
Event Venue
Wild Birds Unlimited, 2600 8 Street East, Saskatoon, Canada
CAD 490.00
