Birding Tours

Mexico & the Caribbean

Jamaican Spindalis
Feb 03, 2025 to Feb 10, 2025
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!
Bahama Mockingbird (c) Chris Charlesworth
Feb 01, 2026 to Feb 07, 2026
Search for up to 33 endemics of the tropical island of Hispaniola, on our Dominican Republic tour, including Hispanolian Trogon, Palmchat, White-fronted Quail-Dove, La Selle Thrush, Narrow-billed Tody and Golden Swallow, amongst others.

Asia

Sri Lanka Blue Magpie (c) Rajiv Welikala
Feb 21, 2025 to Mar 07, 2025
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.

Canada & USA

Great Gray Owl. Alberta (C) Joachim Bertrands.
Mar 06, 2025 to Mar 08, 2025
Visit Alberta's wintery wonderland, home to sought after owls like Great Gray Owl, Snowy Owl and Northern Hawk-Owl.
Canyon Wren (c) Chris Charlesworth
Apr 11, 2025 to Apr 13, 2025
Early spring birding, excellent for owls including Western Screech, Northern Pygmy and more.
Roseate Spoonbill (c) Chris Charlesworth
Apr 17, 2025 to Apr 23, 2025
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.
Scarlet Tanager (c) Chris Charlesworth
May 12, 2025 to May 18, 2025
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.
Atlantic Puffin (c) Chris Charlesworth 2023
Jul 02, 2025 to Jul 08, 2025
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.

Central & South America

Fiery-throated Hummingbird (c) Chris Charlesworth
Nov 23, 2025 to Dec 03, 2025
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.
Ocellated Turkey (c) Yeray Seminario
Mar 10, 2026 to Mar 21, 2026
An exciting birding expedition to Belize and Guatemala, including Tikal. See Ocellated Turkeys, King Vulture, Orange-breasted Falcon, Black-throated Bobwhite, Black Catbird, Azure-crowned Hummingbird and much more!

Europe

White-headed Duck (c) Avocet Tours
May 06, 2026 to May 17, 2026
Explore Southern Spain, thought by many to be the best birding area in all of Europe. Watch raptors migrate en masse from Africa to Europe at Gibraltor. Many exciting birds like Northern Bald Ibis, White-headed Duck, Great Bustard, Black Stork, Bluethroat and White-throated Dipper possible.

Day Tours

photo of Harlequin Duck
Pacific coast specialties & fantastic year-round birding.
Mountain Bluebird (c) Chris Charlesworth
BC's Okanagan Valley is one of Canada's premiere birding hotspots.
Black Oystercatcher. Photo: Chris Charlesworth
Excellent birding awaits in Victoria, a great city from which to search for seabirds, shorebirds, gulls and west coast specialties.
Northern Hawk-Owl. Photo (C) Joachim Bertrands.
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.

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