Manitoba Owls

February 28, 2019 to March 03, 2019 — 3 days

Tour Leader:

Christian Artuso

Search for several species of sought-after owls with our Manitoba expert, Christian Artuso.
Possible to see Snowy Owl, Great Gray Owl, Northern Hawk-Owl, Boreal Owl and other species.
In addition to owls, other boreal forest birds like Spruce Grouse, Black-backed Woodpecker, Am. Three-toed Woodpecker, Boreal Chickadee, White-winged Crossbill possible.
Prairie species such as Sharp-tailed Grouse, Northern Shrike, Gray Partridge, Snow Bunting, Rough-legged Hawk and more.

Tour Details

Tour Description

Join our Manitoba expert, Christian Artuso for a weekend full of owling excitement. Late winter is an excellent time to search for owls as they have by then settled into established winter territories. Our itinerary will remain open so we can look for owls where they have recently been sighted, within a days trip of Winnipeg, our base for the tour. On our 2017 trip Christian found multiple Northern Hawk-Owls, Snowy Owls, Great Gray Owls and Boreal Owls! In addition to owls, we'll look for boreal birds like American Three-toed Woodpecker, Black-backed Woodpecker, Boreal Chickadee, Spruce Grouse, Hoary Redpoll and more.

Tour Itinerary

Itinerary:

Feb 28 Travel day. Arrive in Winnipeg.

Mar 1,2 & 3 Our itinerary will remain open for these days as we follow up any leads on wintering owls. We'll stay in Winnipeg and make day trips out to track the owls down. The tour will wind down in the late afternoon of Mar 3 when we return to the Winnipeg airport area.

Tour Price:

Tour price $1750 CAD, based on double occupancy. $300 single room supplement. Deposit of $500 due to hold space on tour.

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What is included?:

Meals from evening of Feb 28 to lunch on Mar 3 included. Accomodations from night of Feb 28 to night of Mar 2 included. If you need a room either before or after the tour, you are to pay for this on your own. Ground transportation to and from the airport included. Services of Avocet Tours guide included, as are any park fees. Items of a personal nature not included such as hotel phone calls, laundry services, room service and alcoholic beverages while on tour.

Weather and What to Bring:

Obviously winter in the Canadian Prairies can be cold and often involves snow. You will want to be prepared for snow and cold temperatures so be sure to bring all your gear; warm winter jacket, warm hats, gloves, warm winter boots, etc. The owls can be quite confiding so be sure to bring your camera and a clear memory card! Don't forget your binoculars and your favorite field guide too.

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February 28, 2019 to March 03, 2019 — 3 days

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