Snowy Owl TourLiving Sky
Description
Living Sky offers a unique opportunity to view and photograph the majestic Owl with their Snowy Owl Tour through their Full Day and Half Day Tours, providing participants with the chance to witness one of nature's most striking birds in their natural habitat.
Tours Options
Participants can choose between private half-day and full-day tours, ensuring a personalized experience. These tours start with a familiarization session where guests meet their experienced local birding guide. The half-day tour runs from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, while the full-day tour goes from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. An extended full-day tour is also available, beginning at 8:00 AM and concluding at 8:00 PM, recommended for those wanting to make the most of their birding adventure.
Public Snowy Owl Group Tours
For those interested in a group experience, Living Sky offers public Snowy Owl Group Tours. These self-drive tours require advance registration and provide an excellent opportunity for bird photography enthusiasts to connect with like-minded individuals. Special half-day and extended full-day group tours are available.
What to Expect
The Snowy Owl Photography Tour with Living Sky promises a comprehensive birding experience. Tours depart from Saskatoon and travel through a rural farming district known for its high concentration of wintering Snowy Owls. Both novice and experienced bird watchers are welcome. The guide brings a spotting scope for high magnification viewing, and novice photographers can request assistance from a professional wildlife photographer to optimize their camera settings.
Additional Bird Species
In addition to Snowy Owls, participants might encounter a variety of other bird species during full-day tours, including Golden Eagles, Gyrfalcons, Prairie Falcons, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Gray Partridges, Snow Buntings, Common Redpolls, Common Ravens, Bohemian Waxwings, and Black-billed Magpies.
Ethical Owl Photography Policy
Living Sky adheres to an ethical owl photography policy to ensure that all owls are observed without disturbance. Key points of this policy include:
- No baiting of owls to alter their natural behavior.
- Use of telephoto lenses, binoculars, or spotting scopes for viewing and photography.
- Observing and photographing owls from inside a vehicle when possible to minimize disturbance.
- Avoiding loud noises and movements near the owls to allow them to listen for prey.