Chappell Marsh Conservation Area Bird Walk

Experience prairie songbirds and water birds during a short 2-hour hike over prairie trails. Chappell Marsh Conservation Area contains a large pond surrounded by wolf willow and buffaloberry shrubs and grassland. It is located just outside Saskatoon's boundaries. The level hiking trails offer good opportunities for observing a variety of songbirds and wildflowers.

Both novice and experienced birders are welcome to join this Chappell Marsh tour. A pair of binoculars is available for use during tour upon request.

Chappell Marsh Conservation Area is located at

36267 Range Rd 3062, Corman Park No. 344, SK S7M 3C8

Google Map Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jYQwuhnRmCE2gsg76

During guided tours, we usually select the trails with the best variety of songbirds. The trails are relatively flat and mowed for easy walking.

During spring and summer months from mid-May through early-September over 80 species have been found at Chappell Marsh. Some birds of interest include: Gadwall, Redhead, Red-necked Grebe, American Avocet, Willet, Black-billed Magpie, Purple Martin, Gray Catbird, Brown Thrasher, Clay-colored, Vesper and Savannah Sparrow, Yellow-headed Blackbird and Western Meadowlark. Additional migrating songbirds may be seen in late May and late August / early September.

Meeting location will be emailed to registered guests.