Short tour to Canadian prairie province where we hope to find migrating Whooping Cranes, amongst thousands of Sandhill Cranes and thousands of southbound geese. Day trip to boreal forest also for additional species.
Visit one of North America's most bird rich areas, where we hope to find Whooping Cranes, Green Jays, Plain Chachalacas, Great Kiskadees and much more!
Seven days of migration madness along the Upper Texas Coast, where we stay at just two hotels throughout the tour. Warblers, flycatchers, vireos, tanagers, and so much more.
Visit Canada's premier spring migration hotspot, where dozens of species of brightly colored wood warblers dance through the trees. Great time for migrant shorebirds as well at Hillman Marsh. A visit to Rondeau Park is also a must.
Explore Newfoundland, excellent for seabirds like Atlantic Puffins and Northern Gannets at their breeding colonies. Expect to see shearwaters and other seabirds as well as whales. In addition to wildlife, enjoy the local culture and cuisine.
Explore Ecuador, one of the most naturally diverse countries in the world, with over 1700 species of birds on its list! Hummingbirds, toucans, tanagers, galore! It's not all birds, and we could also see mammals like Olinguito, Kinkajou and Spectacled Bear! Join Ecuador expert Nelson Apollo and Avocet's own Chris Charlesworth
Small country nestled between Venezuela and Suriname, home to 850 different species including 45 or more Guianan shield endemics. See the bizarre Capuchinbird, as well as the Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock. Chance to see Harpy Eagle, as well as many other tropical birds, mammals and more.
With over 930 species recorded in Costa Rica, this small country is a must visit for any serious birder. Expect loads of colorful hummingbirds, tanagers, toucans, Jabiru, Sungrebe, and more with our expert guide, Diego Quesada.
Search for 27 species of birds endemic to Jamaica, in this tropical island paradise. Jamaican Lizard-Cuckoo, Chesnut-bellied Cuckoo, Jamaican Emerald, Red-billed and Black-billed streamertails, Jamaican Orioles, Jamaican Spindalis, Jamaican Owl, Blue Mountain Vireo, Jamaican Euphonia, Ring-tailed Pigeon, Jamaican Tody, Rufous-tailed Flycatcher, and more!
Visit Jamaica, a lovely tropical island in the Greater Antillean Archipelago, where 27 endemic birds can be found including todys, cuckoos, streamertrail hummingbirds, and Jamaican Owl to boot.
Sri Lanka, an island with 33 endemic birds, is a must visit for any world birder. From Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Serendib Scops Owl, and Sri Lanka Jungle Fowl to Sri Lanka Whistling Thrush, Sri Lanka Gray Hornbill and the Dull-blue Flycatcher, this is an island of endemics.
Superb birding can be found within the city of Calgary, and outlying areas throughout the year. Whether you're looking for Snowy or Great Gray owls in the winter, or shorebirds and prairie specialties in the summer, our guide can help you find the birds.