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Saskatoon: Donna Birkmaier Park Birding and Walking Tour

Curious about the hidden gems of Saskatoon’s Donna Birkmaier Park? Ever wondered what fascinating bird species inhabit its tranquil surroundings? Set out on a journey that unveils the secrets of this picturesque park through a guided Birding and Walking Tour.

Discover how this immersive experience can open your eyes to the wonders of nature while providing a unique insight into the diverse avian life thriving in this urban oasis.

Stay tuned to uncover the enriching details of this captivating adventure that awaits your exploration.

• Expert-led birding and walking tour at Donna Birkmaier Park.
• Learn birdwatching techniques and spot diverse wildlife.
• Borrow binoculars and observe Red-necked Grebes.
• Small group experience with informative bird species identification.

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Set out on a two-hour immersive birding and walking experience at Donna Birkmaier Park led by a knowledgeable live tour guide. Participants will learn essential birdwatching tips and wildlife spotting techniques while exploring the park’s diverse habitats.

The tour offers a great opportunity for nature photography enthusiasts to capture stunning images of Red-necked Grebes and other bird species in their natural environment. Visitors can also listen and identify the songs of nesting warblers, catbirds , and other songbirds .

Borrow binoculars to enhance the experience as the guide leads a guided bird walk along level trails. This small group experience, limited to 10 participants , ensures a personalized and enriching exploration of the park’s avian residents.

Experience Highlights

Watching Red-necked Grebes and other birds at Donna Birkmaier Park immerses participants in a captivating wildlife experience guided by a knowledgeable expert. Visitors can listen and identify the songs of nesting warblers, catbirds , and other songbirds , enhancing their birding skills. The park offers an opportunity to observe a variety of birds in different habitats, perfect for nature photography enthusiasts. Binoculars are available for borrowing, aiding in spotting the intricate details of each bird. The guided bird walk along level trails ensures a comfortable and informative exploration. This experience provides a unique chance to connect with nature, learn about bird behaviors, and enjoy the tranquil beauty of Donna Birkmaier Park.

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Meeting Point Directions

Upon arriving at the intersection of Taylor Street East at Slimmon Road in Saskatoon, participants should turn onto the gravel parking lot located north of the intersection. They’ll easily spot the guide wearing binoculars in the parking lot, ready to lead the tour.

The meeting point offers wheelchair accessibility, making it convenient for all participants. Transportation to the location is included for added ease. This easy walk along the trails in Donna Birkmaier Park ensures a smooth start to the birding and walking tour.

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• Small group size limited to 10 participants
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To secure a spot on the Donna Birkmaier Park Birding and Walking Tour, visitors can easily reserve their place now and pay later, allowing for flexible travel plans without any upfront costs. The tour offers a free cancellation option up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, ensuring peace of mind for those with changing schedules.

The Donna Birkmaier Park Birding and Walking Tour includes a knowledgeable guide, the option to borrow binoculars, and detailed bird identification along the specific trails in the park. Visitors can expect the following inclusions:

• Expert guidance on bird species identification
• Opportunities to borrow binoculars for a closer look at the birdlife
• Detailed information provided by the guide about the various bird species encountered
• A leisurely walk along designated trails within the park to observe and learn about the diverse avian population

With these inclusions, participants can enjoy the natural beauty of Donna Birkmaier Park, enhancing their birdwatching experience and gaining valuable insights into the local avifauna.

Visitors arriving at the Donna Birkmaier Park Birding and Walking Tour meeting point should head to the intersection of Taylor Street East at Slimmon Road in Saskatoon. Once there, they can turn onto the gravel parking lot north of the intersection and look for the guide wearing binoculars. Transportation to the meeting location is included, and participants can expect an easy walk along the trails in the park.

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What Is the Best Time of Day to See the Most Bird Species at Donna Birkmaier Park?

The best time of day to see the most bird species at Donna Birkmaier Park is early morning. Birding techniques suggest optimal viewing times coincide with sunrise when bird species are most active in various local habitats within the park.

Can Children Participate in the Birding and Walking Tour at Donna Birkmaier Park?

Children are welcome to join the birding and walking tour at Donna Birkmaier Park. They can enjoy child-friendly activities, learn about bird identification, and have an educational experience. It’s a family-friendly adventure that is both fun and informative.

Are Restroom Facilities Available Along the Trails at Donna Birkmaier Park?

Restroom facilities are available along the trails at Donna Birkmaier Park. Trail amenities include conveniently located restrooms for visitors’ comfort. These facilities ensure a pleasant birding and walking experience for all participants.

Is There a Recommended Dress Code for the Tour, Such as Sturdy Footwear or Insect Repellent?

Sturdy footwear is recommended for the tour to ensure comfort and safety on the trails. It’s advisable to bring insect repellent to ward off bugs. These items will enhance the experience and make the birding and walking tour more enjoyable.

Are Snacks or Drinks Provided During the Birding and Walking Tour, or Should Participants Bring Their Own?

Refreshment options are not provided during the tour. Participants are encouraged to bring their snacks and drinks, considering any dietary restrictions. Sturdy footwear and insect repellent are recommended for an enjoyable experience.

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Live Nation’s Odyssey Through Past Administrations Won’t Help Now

Anyone trying to score tickets to Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour is familiar with the political backlash following Ticketmaster’s inability to handle “unprecedented” demand for the concert series. The Department of Justice swiftly opened an investigation, and 18 months later, Live Nation and Ticketmaster are finally facing the music.

To understand the government’s case and what’s at stake, it is important to trace the troubled history between the Antitrust Division, Live Nation, Ticketmaster, artists, venues, promoters, and fans across the last three presidential terms.

The DOJ’s case against Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster has been building for three presidential terms stretching back to the Obama administration’s sign-off on the merger. But other administrations’ decisions not to stop or undo the deal doesn’t undermine the government’s case now, or mean a break-up is off the table.

The DOJ Antitrust Division and 30 state attorneys general filed sprawling antitrust charges against Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York on May 23. The lawsuit alleges more than 25 violations of federal and state antitrust laws through a multi-decade scheme to monopolize and unreasonably restrain trade in three interlinked markets: large venues, concert promotion, and ticketing services.

Headlining the government’s case is its request for a court order to break up the entertainment giant. In a rare move, the suit also demands a “trial by jury” on as many issues as possible.

When the Antitrust Division sued to prevent Ticketmaster and Live Nation from merging in 2010, Ticketmaster had been the “dominant ticketing service provider” in the US for two decades, according to the complaint. Live Nation was the “largest concert promoter” in the country and owned “many major amphitheaters.” Live Nation stood between the artist and the venue, and Ticketmaster between the concert and the fan.

After investigating the merger, the Antitrust Division filed a complaint alleging the combination “would lead to a high share among providers of primary ticketing for major concert venues.” The focus was on Live Nation’s attempt to enter the ticketing market. The Antitrust Division argued that the merger between the two would result in “less aggressive competition, less pressure on the fees earned by Ticketmaster, and less innovation for venues and fans.”

But the government opted not to take the case to trial. Instead, it settled for a hodgepodge of promises to divest Ticketmaster’s software platform to a competitor, not retaliate against a venue for using a service other than Ticketmaster, and not threaten to withhold live entertainment events from venues that wanted to use a service other than Ticketmaster.

Unfortunately, the second and third commitments were difficult to enforce: fans, artists, and venues suffered.

In the second clash between antitrust enforcers and Ticketmaster-Live Nation, federal enforcers highlighted threats and retaliation against venues that wanted to use Ticketmaster’s competitors. The defendants were allegedly doing exactly what they promised never to do in exchange for settling the government’s merger challenge 10 years earlier.

In one instance, when a music venue decided to use a Ticketmaster competitor that offered a better deal for artists and fans, Live Nation apparently threatened to stop booking shows at that venue. Ticketmaster also informed a different venue that it would no longer “see any Live Nation shows” if it partnered with Ticketmaster’s competitors. According to yet another venue, Ticketmaster promised a “nuclear” response it used a competing ticketing service.

However, once again, the Antitrust Division decided not to seek a structural breakup of Ticketmaster and Live Nation, instead doubling down on the “behavioral” solutions that failed the first time around. These remedies included extending the commitment not to retaliate against venues and “monitoring, notice and reporting” obligations.

The government’s case features four flavors of anticompetitive conduct: acquiring actual and potential competitors, leveraging control over concert promotion to monopolize the ticketing market, leveraging control over key venues to coerce artists into using Live Nation’s promotion service, and exclusive dealing.

Each of these legal theories is firmly grounded in antitrust precedent. First, US Supreme Court case law allows the federal government to challenge acquisitions of current or nascent rivals as illegal monopolization under Section 2 of the Sherman Act. These cases can be brought years and even decades after the underlying deals were consummated. Therefore, the Antitrust Division’s 2010 failure to pursue an injunction blocking the merger and subsequent 2020 decision not to seek to unwind the merger aren’t relevant.

Regarding the second and third theories of harm, threatening and retaliating against third parties that do business with a dominant company’s competitors has historically triggered antitrust violations in media markets ranging from newspapers to radio. The allegations here are that Live Nation weaponized its control over large venues forcing artists to use Live Nation as their concert tour promoter. Then, Live Nation leveraged its control over these tours to force venues to sign with Ticketmaster.

If artists opted not to use Live Nation as their concert promoter, they would lose access to large venues needed to support their tours. If venues wanted to use anyone other than Ticketmaster, Live Nation would cut off their access to the premier artists needed to draw fans and fill seats. The result, according to the government, was the enduring monopolies of Live Nation and Ticketmaster in multiple markets despite declining service, sluggish innovation, and astronomical fees.

Fourth, turning to the exclusive-dealing conduct, this refers to any arrangement that prevents a company from buying from or selling to multiple trading partners. Although sometimes permissible, courts have condemned exclusive-dealing arrangements that “deprived its rivals … of distribution sufficient to achieve efficient scale, thereby raising costs and slowing or preventing effective entry.”

Relevant here, the pending lawsuit alleges that Ticketmaster’s “long-term exclusive agreements” with terms “ranging from three to 14 years” block rivals from “the only significant channel of distribution” to major venues.

Curtain Call

As with most antitrust actions, this case will not wrap up in a matter of months. Rather, the litigation will unfold over the next several years, which could put management of the meaty pretrial and trial strategy in the hands of new antitrust enforcement leadership, depending on the results of the November 2024 election.

However, this may not make much of a difference. Several cases brought during the Trump administration, including an Antitrust Division lawsuit against Google and a Federal Trade Commission case against Facebook , carried over from Republican to Democratic administrations without losing steam.

A breakup of Live Nation and Ticketmaster is very much on the table. The complaint tells a compelling story of long-standing anticompetitive conduct, and illustrates the nexus between that conduct and the need to break up Live National and Ticketmaster.

In its response, Live Nation dismisses the allegation that it wields monopoly power as “ absurd ” in part because “the company’s overall net profit margin is at the low end of profitable S&P 500 companies” compared to companies like Apple. However, this argument ignores that the power to “ exclude competition ” is another hallmark of monopoly power. The government spends dozens of pages describing how Live Nation and Ticketmaster have excluded competition in multiple markets for many years. Comparisons to the profitability of tech giants are unlikely to persuade a jury that Live Nation and Ticketmaster aren’t monopolists.

The case is US v. Live Nation Entertainment Inc. , S.D.N.Y., 24-cv-03973, filed 5/23/24.

This article does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc., the publisher of Bloomberg Law and Bloomberg Tax, or its owners.

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Henry Hauser is antitrust counsel at Perkins Coie, and was previously an antitrust enforcer with the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission.

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