Buffalo Pound Park 2026 – Great Birding Day Tour from Moose Jaw, Regina, Swift Current or Saskatoon
A private full-day self-drive tour through Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, combining lake, marsh, woodland and prairie birding.
About this tour
Explore Buffalo Pound Lake and the surrounding Qu’Appelle Valley on a private birding day. Lake and marsh viewpoints can produce grebes, ducks, pelicans, gulls, terns and wetland songbirds, while wooded picnic areas and coulees add vireos, catbirds, thrashers and migrants.
The later part of the route extends into grassland and along the lake causeway for prairie birds, bluebirds and additional waterbird views. A spotting scope is available, and participants use their own or rented vehicle.
Private tours run from mid-May through August for parties of up to four. The exact sequence changes with access, weather and current bird activity.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Canada.
Birds you can spot
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
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Toxostoma rufum
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Geothlypis trichas
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Tyrannus tyrannus
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Leucophaeus pipixcan
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Dumetella carolinensis
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Cistothorus palustris
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Sialia currucoides
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Podilymbus podiceps
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Podiceps grisegena
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Agelaius phoeniceus
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Larus delawarensis
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Cistothorus stellaris
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Aechmophorus occidentalis
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Tyrannus verticalis
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Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
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Guides
Itinerary ▼
Visit lake and marsh viewpoints, then explore wooded areas and coulees inside Buffalo Pound Provincial Park. Finish with grassland and causeway stops selected for prairie birds and additional waterbirds.
Locations & map
- Buffalo Pound Provincial Park - Saskatchewan Canada
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Mid-May–August
Included
- Guiding - Guiding only.
Not included
- Meals - Not included.
- Accommodation - Not included.
- Transportation - Not included. For driving tours, clients must rent a vehicle and provide transportation for the guide.
- Park entry fees - Not included.
- Other costs - Not included.
Transport & stays
- Self-drive or walking, depending on tour For driving tours, clients must rent a vehicle and provide transportation for the guide. Walking tours use the confirmed meeting point. | Meet: Confirmed after inquiry
Policies & FAQ
When is the private Buffalo Pound tour offered?
Private day tours run from mid-May through August.
What habitats does the route cover?
The programme combines lake, marsh, wooded parkland, coulees and prairie grassland.
What does the fee include?
The published private fee covers guiding only; guests provide their vehicle and cover meals, transport, park entry and accommodation.