"My mom and I had such a wonderful time birding with Shayna. As casual backyard birders, we appreciated how she tailored the experience perfectly — taking us both into the forest and through some urban birding spots while sharing stories and insights along the way. Shayna has an incredible depth of knowledge and a true passion for birds that made the experience engaging and fun. We learned so much and left with a whole new appreciation for the birds around us." - Ashlyn George

“Having watched and appreciated a good number of bird species here in the northern boreal forest over many years, I find that she has a very captivating way of sharing her birding experiences. Her total knowledge, familiarity and enthusiasm about all of our birds here is infectious.” - Les Oystryk

Winter (October-March)

• Willow Ptarmigan, Spruce Grouse, Ruffed Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Common Raven, American Crow, Black-billed Magpie, Snow Bunting, Redpoll, Pine Grosbeak, Evening Grosbeak, Bohemian Waxwing, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Black-capped Chickadee, Boreal Chickadee, Black-backed Woodpecker, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Common Goldeneye, Blue Jay, Canada Jay, White-winged Crossbill, Red Crossbill, Northern Shrike, Bald Eagle, American Goshawk, Northern Hawk Owl, Great Gray Owl, Boreal Owl, Rock Pigeon (Feral), House Sparrow

Spring to Fall (April-September)

• Snow Goose, Ross’s Goose, Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Tundra Swan, Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Canvasback, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Common Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Double-crested Cormorant, Common Loon, Pied-billed Grebe, Horned Grebe, Red-necked Grebe, American White Pelican, Bonoparte’s Gull, Franklin’s Gull, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Glaucous Gull, California Gull, Caspian Tern, Black Tern, Common Tern, American Golden-Plover, Killdeer, Semipalmated Plover, Short-billed Dowitcher, Wilson’s Snipe, Red-necked Phalarope, Spotted Sandpiper, Solitary Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs, Greater Yellowlegs, Willet, Stilt Sandpiper, Baird’s Sandpiper, White-rumped Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, Pectoral Sandpiper, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Sandhill Crane, American Bittern, Great Blue Heron, Sora, American Coot, Ruffed Grouse, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Spruce Grouse, Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, Osprey, Sharp-shinned Hawk, American Goshawk, Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle, Broad-winged Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, Merlin, Great Horned Owl, Northern Hawk Owl, Barred Owl, Great Gray Owl, Long-eared Owl, Boreal Owl, Common Nighthawk, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Bank Swallow, Tree Swallow, Barn Swallow, Cliff Swallow, Belted Kingfisher, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Black-backed Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Canada Jay, Blue Jay, Black-billed Magpie, American Crow, Common Raven, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Western Wood-pewee, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Alder Flycatcher, Least Flycatcher, Eastern Phoebe, Eastern Kingbird, Northern Shrike, Gray Catbird, Townsend’s Solitaire, Gray-cheeked Thrush, Swainson’s Thrush, Hermit Thrush, American Robin, Bohemian Waxwing, Cedar Waxwing, Black-capped Chickadee, Boreal Chickadee, White-breasted Nuthatch, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, Northern House Wren, Winter Wren, Sedge Wren, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Blue-headed Vireo, Philadelphia Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, Ovenbird, Northern Waterthrush, Black-and-white Warbler, Tennessee Warbler, Orange-crowned Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Connecticut Warbler, Mourning Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, American Redstart, Cape May Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, Bay-breasted Warbler, Blackburnian Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Blackpoll Warbler, Palm Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Canada Warbler, Wilson’s Warbler, American Pipit, Horned Lark, Lapland Longspur, Snow Bunting, Chipping Sparrow, Clay-coloured Sparrow, American Tree Sparrow, Fox Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, White-crowned Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, Harris’s Sparrow, LeConte’s Sparrow, Savannah Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Lincoln’s Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow, House Sparrow, Evening Grosbeak, House Finch, Purple Finch, Redpoll, Red Crossbill, White-winged Crossbill, Pine Siskin, American Goldfinch, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Yellow-headed Blackbird, Red-winged Blackbird, Baltimore Oriole, Brown-headed Cowbird, Rusty Blackbird, Brewer’s Blackbird, Common Grackle, European Starling

Wildlife

• American Red Squirrel, Least Chipmunk, Snowshoe Hare, Short-tailed Weasel, Pine Marten, Fisher, River Otter, Beaver, Muskrat, Mink, Moose, Wolverine, Canadian Lynx, Red Fox, Coyote, Grey Wolf, Black Bear

The perfect introduction to birding or a family outing! Guided bird walks are leisurely paced and open to everyone, with options available for each community in the area. Discover the birds that call these communities home! (Max 10)

Denare Beach Bird Walk - Adults $20 (17 & Under Free*)

Creighton (Location TBD) Bird Walk - Adults $20 (17 & Under Free*)

Flin Flon Boardwalk Bird Walk - Adults $20 (17 & Under Free*)

* Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Sturgeon Weir Waterfowl - Survey the flowing rapids and treelines for Eagles, Osprey, Shorebirds, Ducks, Mergansers, and more! Occasionally visited by Harlequin Ducks during migration.

Activity Level: Mild - viewpoint observations (extended standing) and short walking along gravel paths in between.

$125 +tax per person (Min 4, Max 10)

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Denare Beach Boreal Birding - Shoreline habitat, open lake, urban birding, and boreal specialist. This guided tour will cover multiple boreal habitats. Possible birds include warblers, sparrows, shorebirds, woodpeckers, boreal chickadees, and more.

Activity Level: Mild-Moderate - can be extended periods of walking and mild hills.

$125 +tax (Min 4, Max 10)

Wild Willow Ptarmigan - (Winter Only - Join Waitlist!) This area is one of the most southerly reliable locations to see Willow Ptarmigan! These grouse (yes, the Aweeboo ones) are perfectly camouflaged for the winter snow and can be observed foraging among the willows, reaching and hopping for the tender buds. All grouse populations are cyclical; some years may have more grouse than others (Last Peak: 2025), but there are at least a few every single year.

Activity Level: Moderate - extended walking on snow-covered trails will be required. Winter temperatures and wind can be cold. (Tour does not run in windchills/temperatures colder than -20°C)

$200 +tax per person (Min 2, Max 5)

Looking for a local guide for your birding trip? I’m your guide. Explore the area to the fullest extent with full-day and weekend guiding options. This is a completely customized tour to your species of interest while also taking into consideration your birding goals, physical limitations, accessibility, and more. Visit all the best local hotspots and you don’t have to worry about google maps taking you down an ATV trail!

Contact for availability

Full-Day Guide Rate: $500 + Tax

• Professional Guide to assist with bird identification, spotting birds, photography tips, and emergency safety gear

• Half-day Tours will have access to public restroom locations

• Yourself!

• Appropriate clothing for weather conditions, including footwear

• Recommended Gear: Binoculars, Notebook, Bug Spray/Bug Net, Sunscreen, Water bottle, Snacks (Half-day)

• Optional: Camera, Bird Identification Book, walking stick(s), spotting scope, (Sturgeon Weir Waterfowl) Camping chair

• Accommodations

  I recommend: T&D Amisk Camp, Bayside Resort, Overland Resort, Westwood Lodge, and Raven’s Hollow Eco Dome Resort

• Food

  I recommend: Alpine Convenience, Untamed Acres (Contact hello@untammedacres.ca), The Orange Toad, Creighton’s Pizza, Aurora & Pine Bistro, Chicken Chef, Kelsey Dining Room

• Transportation

  Highways on both sides are paved. Gas and Diesel are available in Denare Beach, Creighton, and Flin Flon. Please note that due to liability, I am not able to transport anyone during tours. If travel during a tour is required, you will be driving your own vehicle.