Cheerful Chickadee Feeding and Photography Tours 2026
A winter chickadee experience near Saskatoon, offered as a two-hour public outing or a three-hour private tour with birdwatching and photography time.
About this tour
Visit bird-rich winter locations near Saskatoon where Black-capped Chickadees may feed from an outstretched hand. Sunflower seed is provided, and nuthatches or Downy Woodpeckers may occasionally join the activity.
The outing also creates opportunities to watch and photograph other winter birds along the route. The guide helps with identification, and loaner binoculars may be available when requested in advance. Wildlife behaviour varies, so hand-feeding by any particular bird is never guaranteed.
Public outings last two hours, while the private format lasts three hours and can allow more time for birdwatching and photography. Private tours are offered from December through April. Participants provide their own transportation.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Canada.
Birds you can spot
Poecile atricapillus
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Cyanocitta cristata
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Bombycilla garrulus
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Dryobates pubescens
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Hesperiphona vespertina
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Strix nebulosa
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Strix nebulosa
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Bubo virginianus
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Leuconotopicus villosus
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Surnia ulula
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Corvus corax
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Lanius borealis
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Pica serica
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Dryocopus pileatus
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Pinicola enucleator
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Sitta canadensis
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Acanthis flammea
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Bonasa umbellus
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Tympanuchus phasianellus
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Bubo scandiacus
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Sitta carolinensis
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Guides
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Meet near Saskatoon and travel to current winter birding locations, allowing time to offer seed, observe chickadees and look for accompanying woodland birds. The public format lasts two hours; the private programme extends to three hours.
Locations & map
- Saskatoon - Saskatchewan Canada
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: December–April
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
What tour formats are available?
The scheduled group version runs for two hours; a private booking provides a three-hour programme.
When are private chickadee tours offered?
Private tours are available on many days from December through April.
Is chickadee hand-feeding guaranteed?
No. Chickadees often approach for seed, but all wildlife behaviour and sightings remain variable.