About this Event
Radisson Lake is designated as one of Canada's Important Bird Areas. This lake is home to large numbers of waterfowl and shorebirds. The surrounding grasslands and aspen forest provide nesting habitat for prairie and woodland birds.
Following a 45 minute highway drive from Saskatoon, we will drive around the lake stopping at various points watching for numerous species of ducks, grebes and shorebirds. Our waterbird list may include Horned and Eared Grebes, Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Canvasback, Redhead, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead and Ruddy Duck. Black Terns, Ring-billed and Franklin's Gulls are normally found flying over the lake. Breeding shorebirds should include American Avocet, Willet, Killdeer, Wilson's Snipe, Wilson's Phalarope and Spotted Sandpiper.
If water levels are suitable, migratory shorebirds may be abundant here in August.
Prairie birds may include Swainson's Hawk, Loggerhead Shrike, Mountain Bluebird, Western Meadowlark, Sprague's Pipit, Vesper Sparrow and Savannah Sparrow.
Join us for this leisurely driving tour. Great for a family outing. Both novice and experienced birders are welcome. If requested, a pair of binoculars may be borrowed during tour.
During this Radisson Lake birding tour, your leader will identify the birds and set up a spotting scope allowing you to get the best view of the birds.
♿ This Radisson Lake Birding Tour is ideal for low-mobility clients because they may remain in their vehicle during most of this driving tour.
Full details at https://livingskywildliferehabilitation.org/birding-tours/radisson-lake/
Other Information.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Flying J Travel Center, 3850 Idylwyld Dr N, Saskatoon, Canada
CAD 190.00