Last Mountain Bird Observatory | Tourism Saskatchewan

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Last Mountain Bird Observatory is located in Last Mountain Regional Park (LMRP) on the NE shore of Last Mountain Lake. From Govan, travel 5 km N on Hwy 20, turn W at the sign for Last Mountain Regional Park and follow the gravel road for 15 km to the LMRP gate. Once through the park gate, follow the road to the end; LMBO is on your left.

Latitude: 51.35773° N,
Longitude: -105.2177° W

Last Mountain Bird Observatory (LMBO), located on Last Mountain Lake within Last Mountain Regional Park, is Saskatchewan's only bird monitoring station. The observatory is a member of the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network and is responsible for observing, catching and banding birds that migrate into this area of Saskatchewan in the spring and fall. Visitors are encouraged to stop by the observatory in May, August and September and assist in the monitoring program. View bird species up close, observe catching, handling and banding techniques, and learn about our natural heritage. Contact the Bander-in-Charge at jrustad@naturesask.ca to arrange a time for your visit. For groups larger than 10 people, contact schernick@naturesask.ca to arrange your visit.

An entry fee is charged to visitors entering the Last Mountain Regional Park, but there is no fee to participate in the Last Mountain Bird Observatory's activities. Campsites, a self-guided nature trail and other park amenties are administered by Last Mountain Regional Park.

Open May, Aug, Sep.

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