Field Trips

All are welcome to participate in field trips. Invite your friends! Carpooling for out-of-town trips is arranged at the meeting place. There are no fees unless indicated; however, participants are expected to share gasoline costs and should make arrangements with the driver to do so. Phone the trip leader if you have any questions. Participants can return early if they wish. Members with CB or FRS radios should bring them on out-of-town trips. For information on city buses, phone 306-975-3100.

Participants must follow social distancing at all times and wear masks when requested by the leader. There will be limited sharing of scopes or other equipment. Members who wish to participate in a particular field trip must contact the listed leader by phone or email as quickly as possible. Participants are free to depart early if they wish. Members with FRS radios should bring them on out of town trips. Bus Information: 306-975-3100. Many of our destinations are described in the 3rd edition of “A Guide to Nature Viewing Sites in and around Saskatoon” available by clicking HERE

Magpie Roost at Sutherland Beach Dog Park

DATE CHANGE

DUE TO WEATHER

(Note earlier start time)

New Date and Time: Saturday, January 25, 7:50 AM – 9:30 AM

We plan to observe the impressive departure of hundreds of magpies before sunrise.
Meet at parking lot for Sutherland Dog Park. Access is off Central Avenue north of Attridge.
Sutherland beach dog park parking lot pin: https://goo.gl/maps/raTdkc7UUeTn51BN9
Leader: John Patterson (text or phone 306-371-9354)
Guide to Nature Viewing Sites: Page 140.

Northern Owl Trip 1

Sat. February 8 8:30 am – 7:00 pm

We plan to drive north of Prince Albert in search of Great Gray Owls and possibly Northern Hawk Owls.

Limit: 5 vehicles. We will try to car pool. Meet at Flyin J Truck Stop NE of Idylwyld at Marquis Drive Trip may be cancelled due to bad weather.

Northern Owl Trip 2

Sat. February 15 8:30 am – 7:00 pm

We plan to drive north of Prince Albert in search of Great Gray Owls and possibly Northern Hawk Owls.

Register in advance with Marten Stoffel (text to 306-230-9291) Limit: 5 vehicles. We will try to car pool. Meet at Flying J Travel Center NE of Idylwyld at Marquis Drive Trip may be cancelled due to bad weather.