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
Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding near Osler
Sep 21 – until snow stays
Limited number of participants each evening. First come basis. You must request to attend your preferred date by texting Marten Stoffel at 306-230-9291. If weather is appropriate and space is available, he will confirm by text and give you directions.
There may be additional trips in October that will be announced in the next newsletter.
Blackstrap Waterfowl Trip
Saturday, November 7, 9 AM – 1 PM
We will drive to Blackstrap Lake to look for ducks, loons, grebes and other waterfowl. At this time of year, some unusual species sometimes show up here. Bring a scope if you have one. Meet at the Wild Birds Unlimited parking lot on the SE corner of 8th Street and Emerson Avenue.
Leader: Kerry Hjertaas (306-260-6602) Guide to Nature Viewing Sites: Page 24.
President Murray Park Bird
Sunday, November 15, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
We will walk through this park looking for any golden-crowned kinglets, brown creepers, woodpeckers or other late fall songbirds.
Please dress warmly.
Leader: Stan Shadick (306-652-5975).
Holiday Park Bird Walk
Sunday, November 22, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
We will walk through the former Sanatorium site portion of Holiday Park to look for winter songbirds. This park is one of five naturalized parks in the city which is managed to promote a diversity of wild birds and mammals.
Meet at the south end of Avenue K, adjacent to Bowerman House. https://goo.gl/maps/wniy6XzhVkA2
Leader:Bob Godwin (306-361-6732).
Guide to Nature Viewing Sites: Page 126.
Gardiner Dam Birding
Saturday, December 5, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
We will look for ducks, geese, gulls and eagles. Dress warmly and bring a lunch.
Meet by the grain elevator at the Western Development Museum parking lot on Lorne Ave. https://goo.gl/maps/3j1KTNfasmC2
Leader: Kerry Hjertaas (306-260-6602)