Manitoba Owls Reviews

4.7 Rating 46 Reviews

Feb 23 - 27, 2026 | Southeastern Manitoba has become one of the premier locations on the continent for locating northern forest owls. The list of owls present during most winters is very impressive; Great Gray, Great Horned, Snowy and Northern Hawk-owl, with always a possibility of Eastern Screech-owl, Short-eared Owl and Northern Saw-whet Owl. Join us on a bird watching adventure as we search for these beautiful birds.

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“Mitch and Walker are so excited about birding. It was infectious. They were helpful and available and flexible to our needs as a group. As a first time birder, they took special time with me to make sure that I saw everything that I could see. They were also congenial and pleasant to be around. I’m very impressed.”

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Posted 2 days ago

“Guides were very professional and curteous. Their knowledge was beyond reproach.”

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Posted 3 days ago

“We found 2 of 7 owls advertised. Spent so many hrs driving in the van and saw very little while the guide was from the area. The tour is also at neighborhood feeders with locals coming out to yell and the groups”

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Posted 5 days ago

Hi Melissa, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re really sorry to hear that the tour didn’t meet your expectations and that the wildlife sightings were disappointing. During your tour, the group saw three owl species (Great Horned, Northern Hawk, and Snowy Owl). Owl activity can vary greatly from year to year, and we always hope to provide the best possible experience for our guests, recognizing that sightings are never guaranteed for any species. As you may recall, we did share an advance notice that sightings of Great Gray Owls had been unusually low this season and offered guests the option to cancel without penalty and join us in a future year. Even so, we completely understand that this does not take away the disappointment of hoping to see more owls on the trip itself. We wish you all the very best in your future birding adventures. Kind regards, Team Eagle-Eye Tours

Posted 1 day ago

“Good, knowledgeable guides who try to ensure everyone sees the birds and other wildlife that are available to be seen.”

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Posted 1 week ago

Thank you for the kind review! We’re glad to hear you found our guides knowledgeable and that they tried to help all of our guests to enjoy the sightings that were to be had. We’ll pass along your comments to the team. We’d love to welcome you back for another birding adventure soon. Warm regards, Team Eagle-Eye Tours

Posted 1 day ago

“I enjoyed the tour but would have liked to see more owls … guides were amazing and very helpful. Through ice storm and snow we got birds in winter weather and I took landscapes … so enjoyed the burnt forest and long stretch by Lake Winnipeg with sun coming out briefly”

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Posted 1 week ago

Thank you for the lovely review, Linda, and what an absolutely incredible photo! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the guides and the trip overall despite icy and snowy conditions. Being a year with fewer owls present, we were happy to hear that you still managed to see Great Horned, Northern Hawk, and Snowy Owls, and that you yourself were able to also focus on your landscape photography. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to the team. We’d love to have you back for another birding adventure soon! Warm regards, Team Eagle-Eye Tours

Posted 1 day ago

“Excellent birds, excellent guides, excellent accommodation, excellent food. Says it all really.”

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Posted 1 week ago

Thank you for the review, Derek! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the birds, guides, lodging, and meals—sounds like a complete experience! We're very proud to partner with professionals like Mitch and Josh, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to the team and our guides. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another Eagle-Eye adventure soon. Warm regards, Team Eagle-Eye Tours

Posted 1 week ago

“As a novice birder, the trip was great! While we may have been out most of the day, we were mostly in the car as we searched for birds of interest or head to our next destination. Josh and other tour members were great at spotting birds from the car. When someone sees a something, Josh will pull over on the road (when he can) and he'd confirm whether it's an owl or not. Josh was able to answer any questions I've had regarding birds/owls that we've seen. Meeting Oska, the Great Gray Owl, was very impressive! The presenation given by Jim was very informative, and it's too bad that we weren't able to find one out in the wild!”

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Posted 2 weeks ago

Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review, Christy! We truly appreciate your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the trip and that Josh and Mitch helped make your experience memorable. It’s great that you were able to enjoy such exceptional birding from the van, and we hope that you were able to tick a few species off of your life list on this trip! We're pleased that even as a novice birder you were able to appreciate the depth of knowledge our guides possess, and we hope you'll join us on another birding adventure soon! Warm regards, Team Eagle-Eye Tours

Posted 1 week ago

“Great guides and itinerary. We got lucky with a few and missed a few- thats the joy of birding. Definetly a "bird nerd " trip.”

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Posted 1 year ago

Thank you for your kind words! Great guides and excellent birding make for memorable adventures. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed both, even if you did miss a few! We’d love to have you join us for another adventure soon!

Posted 11 months ago