Migratory Bird Management
Songbird management in Saskatchewan falls under federal legislation as both the Migratory Bird Act and Regulations outline what species are protected. In Saskatchewan, Specific bird species have been identified as being sensitive to development activities, these species are identified within the Saskatchewan Activity Restriction Guidelines for Sensitive Species. The Saskatchewan Activity Guidelines for Sensitive Species indicates a restriction period and and approximate buffer where activity may not take place during the specified timing window.
What I can Provide
- Point count surveys for grassland and forest bird species. Following the Saskatchewan survey protocols.
- Migratory bird surveys for proposed wind farm development.
- Species specific surveys (Yellow rail, common nighthawk, Short-eared owl, burrowing owl,.........)
- Migratory bird pre-disturbance nest searches/surveys.
- Field program development and survey station selection.
- Autonomous recording units (ARU) deployment and analysis.
What is This Toolkit?
This toolkit is intended to be used as a reference page, allowing proponents, managers and planners to access the information they need to make informed decisions. This toolkit is the result of an extensive review of published literature, species-at-risk documents, and Saskatchewan government guidance documents.
This toolkit is intended as a starting point for proponents, managers and planners looking to better understand how their management actions may be affecting bird species in Saskatchewan, and to provide concrete options to include in their toolbox that will benefit a wide range of species.
This toolkit is intended as a starting point for proponents, managers and planners looking to better understand how their management actions may be affecting bird species in Saskatchewan, and to provide concrete options to include in their toolbox that will benefit a wide range of species.
Migratory Bird Management in Saskatchewan
Nesting Periods in Saskatchewan
The below map outlines the approximate nesting areas within Saskatchewan. Select a nesting area to view the details and the nesting timeline for migratory birds.
