Photograph Ross's Geese and up to 4 other goose species plus Tundra Swans near Saskatoon, Canada on a 3-day private tour. Our experienced guide will ride in your personal or rented vehicle and direct you to the best locations . Tour lasts up to 8 hour on day 1 and up to 12 hours on days 2 and 3.

On Day 1, we will focus on photographing Ross's Geese and Snow Geese where they feed in grain fields during the morning. We should later find lakes covered with thousands of Snow and Ross's Geese. Other birds we may see include Rough-legged Hawk, Lapland Longspur, Long-billed Dowitcher, Canada Geese, Cackling Geese,, Greater White-fronted Geese.

On Day 2, you have 3 choices which depend upon the package you choose.
The first package will focus on photographing thousands of Sandhill Cranes near Saskatoon on day 2.

A second package will focus on viewing and attempting to photograph Whooping Cranes. Note you will need to remain inside your vehicle while photographing Whoopers to avoid disturbing them.

A third package offers the option to visit Last Mountain Lake Bird Sanctuary where very large numbers of cranes and waterfowl gather.

On Day 3, you will visit Prince Albert National Park to view and photograph boreal forest birds..

 We suggest you plan to book 3 nights of accommodation in Saskatoon for the nights before and after this tour. Recommended hotel information will be sent to registered guests.

Private 3-day Goose Photography Tours available:

2026 Tours led by birding specialist leader: Stan Shadick
September 20-22, 24 - 26,
October 24 - 26

2027 Tours led by birding specialist leader: Stan Shadick
September 19-21, 23 - 25,
October 18 - 20

Transportation

Participants must drive their own personal or rented vehicle on this guided tour. If requested, tour leader may be willing to drive your vehicle during tour.

Accommodation

Following your registration, you will receive an email with the information needed to book your accommodation during this tour.

Meals: you need to pay for your own meals.

QUESTIONS

Please email any questions to

birdtours@sasktel.net

You pick up guide in your personal or rented vehicle and drive to the Goose feeding area,..

Your guide will direct you to the best locations on public roads to photograph the geese while they feed in grain fields in the morning.

We normally break for lunch near a lake where tremendous flocks of Snow Geese, ducks and other birds occur. You can bring your own lunch or stop at a gas station to pick up food for lunch.

After lunch we will explore additional locations where geese may be roosting. If time permits, we may choose to stop at another birding hotspot or view a local landmark, which might include Saskatchewan's largest tree. We will then return to Saskatoon by about 3:30 pm.