Nature Regina

Box 291, Regina, SK S4P 3A1

Bird Alert: 949-2505

Field Trips

Please note: Field trips could be cancelled or postponed due to bad weather; please phone the Bird & Information Line (949-2505) for up-to-date information. We encourage carpooling on field trips. There is no charge other than to share gasoline costs. Estimated share of gas is assuming four people per vehicle; please confirm with your driver. (Note: RSM is the Royal Saskatchewan Museum at the corner of Albert Street and College Avenue in Regina/All Nature Regina events are scent-free events)

On Sunday, April 13, 2003, the Society's snow-delayed trip along Route 99 from Highway 6 to the Valeport Marsh (at the south end of Last Mountain Lake) was a rousing success. Follow our fearless leader, Bob Luterbach, as we scope out the spring birds. Come along for the tour.

Bob scopes out some birds

Photo of an Ancient Murrelet

The field trip on October 4, 2003, was changed on account of the birds. Departing from the originally-planned route, the participants were rewarded with a view of an Ancient Murrelet. The lucky birders appear in a group photo below...

October 4th field trip group

Upcoming Field Trips:

Saturday, December 5: Goose Hill Park & Quinn Drive

We'll walk around these areas to see what winter birds have arrived.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meet at the parking area by the Science Centre

Saturday, December 19: Craven Christmas Bird Count

This Christmas Bird Count is centered on Craven, and includes Lumsden, Valeport, and part of the Qu'Appelle Valley. Count leader is Trevor Herriot; contact him at 777-2395 (office)/ 585-1674 (home) for details and to be assigned to a count team.

Saturday, December 26: Regina Christmas Bird Count

This count is an annual census of bird life in the Regina area. It is centered on Regina, and includes areas both within and outside the city. You may participate for all or part of the day. Coordinator for the count is not certain yet. Check the web site or the Bird Alert or come to the December meeting to find out who is coordinating and to volunteer to participate.

Sunday, January 10: Sherwood Forest Feeder

Join us for a visit to this wooded area near Regina. Dean and Miriam Richert have been maintaining a feeder here for many years. We hope to see woodpeckers, nuthatches, Blue Jays, and other winter birds, as well as Snowy Owls en route.
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Meet at the RSM parking lot

If anyone has suggestions for future field trips and/or would like to lead field trips, please contact Lauren at 584-1171. Please note there is a shortage of leaders for birding field trips.