Birding Trails Within The
YFBTA Area
Information regarding each bird trail will be updated with information added after the site is uploaded. Contact persons for each Birding Trail will be invited to provide additional information, photos which they feel are important. Information is also required regarding trails listed and where no information has been provided. We would appreciate your assistance in adding information to bird trails already listed - and for bird trails which are listed but no information is given.
We would be happy to list your birding trail or bird organization and provide a link to it - if you would provide us with the information.
The Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail Association was incoporated in July of 2003. The Association received its status as a registered charity in January of 2004.
The YFBTA has been working hard to clean up and advertise the different trails around the district. The YFBTA invites you to discover our great trails and fabulous region. Click on the links below to find information on the trail in your area.
Kaposvar Birding Trail (Esterhazy) The Kaposvar is a very scenic and interesting bird trail which has impressed its visitors over the years. After walking the trail be sure to go into the town of Esterhazy and visit the many shopping sites and places on interest.
Sawkey Bird and Nature Trail (7 miles East of Saltcoats on G Road 725) After you have toured the trail you may wish to visit the Castleton United Church which is a historic site located on the corner of Slough View Park. Slough View is located on the once famed five corners.
Leflay Birding Trail is a well advertised trail near the Town of Saltcoats. The trail begins at the east end of the Regional Park (entrance near the SOS service station and No 16 Hwy) and runs along the east end of the lake. Saltcoats, which was originally the home of the RCMP, is one of the oldest historic towns in Saskatchewan and has a number of interesting sites which you may also wish to see.
Saltcoats Museum
Town Bell
Monument / Gunn Park
Wall Mural on the Post Office
Carlton Regional Park Trail (Spy Hill) The Carlton Trail Regional Park Bird and Nature Trail is a beautiful park located 20 km South of Langenburg on Highway 8, and 5 km North of Spy Hill. It is great place to enjoy nature and the peace found in the country.
Cherrydale Birding Trail and Golf Course (East of Yorkton) This is an excellent place to visit. It is very scenic with its bird trail, golf course and has an excellent club house where one may have refreshments or dine. Visitors always enjoy coming back for a great time at this popular place.
Wings Over Russell, Manitoba
The Asessippi Parkland region is very fortunate to have a unique valley and river system that attracts thousands of different birds. This is an excellent site with great pictures of local bird and a history of birding in Russell, Manitoba.
Bradford Farm Tours ...by Arden and Donna Bradford, Saltcoats, Saskatchewan. The Bradford farm is located three kilometers west of Saltcoats. The farm has 25 quarters of cultivated land. There are grasslands that have never been ploughed, natural wetlands, Parkland aspen bluffs and seeded tame pastures. There is a large variety of wildlife which can be seen. Crop land is seed to cereal crops. Tours are provided during appropriate seasons. Bookings are required. Tour fees are charged. Contact Arden & Donna Bradford at Phone: (306) 744 8194 or email bradfordfarmtours@imagewireless.ca for more information.
Barvis Marshes Photos and Location.
Maddaford Marshes Photos and Location.
Yorkton Ecological Ravine Trail Photos / and several articles.
Isabel M. Priestly Birding Trail