Upcoming Tours
1st Tues Bird Walks: (Next walk Oct 5, 2026 ) Location: TBA
South America - Brazil 2026 or 2027
open for suggestions of dates
I'd like to develop a package to explore the birding wonders of Brazil:
which area would you prefer - Pantanal, Atlantic Forest, Amazon or Northeast?
(Wish-list started; let me know if at all interested)
open for suggestions of dates
I'd like to develop a package to explore the birding wonders of Brazil:
which area would you prefer - Pantanal, Atlantic Forest, Amazon or Northeast?
(Wish-list started; let me know if at all interested)
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Santa Margarita Ranch, Texas
NOW SCHEDULING Custom Trip Dates You may have heard the amazing amount of rare birds being seen at Santa Margarita Ranch in south Texas, Brown Jay, Bare-throated Tiger Heron, Crane Hawk, Rose-throated Becard, Dusky-capped Flycatcher, and more. It is a private ranch and access is limited, but I have permission from the owner to guide people on the ranch. If you are interested in visiting this fantastic birding location please send me a message. |
Your Customized Dates 2026 ~ 2027 ~ 2028
Salineño, a little piece of birding heaven, is the draw for this trip. Birders come from all around the world to experience the visions of birds here, such as Altamira Orioles. We'll also go for Brown Jays at Santa Margarita Ranch, among many other target birds.
I can customize dates for ANYWHERE you'd like to bird!
Salineño, a little piece of birding heaven, is the draw for this trip. Birders come from all around the world to experience the visions of birds here, such as Altamira Orioles. We'll also go for Brown Jays at Santa Margarita Ranch, among many other target birds.
I can customize dates for ANYWHERE you'd like to bird!
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September 2 to 11, 2026 Trip Filled
September 1 to 10, 2027 California Birding: Resident Specialties and Fall Migrants Anyone who has never birded California should come away from this trip with an impressive list of life birds, including many California-named species: California Quail, California Gull, California Gnatcatcher, California Thrasher, California Towhee - and maybe even a California Condor as well as other endemics. Optional pelagic. |
Oct 11-20, 2026
Feb 24-Mar 5, 2027 Oct 13-22, 2027
Oahu, Kauai & Big Island plus Pelagic. All I can say is check out the itinerary for this trip... it's incredible! We can also arrange to visit Volcano Nat'l Park or Pearl Harbor. This is a wonderful birding experience, and we get to see most of the remaining island endemic birds! If you have any questions (or know someone who might be interested) please let me know!
Feb 24-Mar 5, 2027 Oct 13-22, 2027
Oahu, Kauai & Big Island plus Pelagic. All I can say is check out the itinerary for this trip... it's incredible! We can also arrange to visit Volcano Nat'l Park or Pearl Harbor. This is a wonderful birding experience, and we get to see most of the remaining island endemic birds! If you have any questions (or know someone who might be interested) please let me know!
Nov 18-23, 2026
Jan 11-18, 2027
Nov 9-14, 2027
Texas: Rio Grande Valley Winter Birding Break
We'll visit a number of birding hotspots ie. Bentsen State Park, South Padre Island, Laguna Atascosa NWR, Estero Llano Grande SP, large parrot roosts, and Anzalduas Park, where along with great birds you'll experience looking north into Mexico while still in the USA. Book a spot soon!
Jan 11-18, 2027
Nov 9-14, 2027
Texas: Rio Grande Valley Winter Birding Break
We'll visit a number of birding hotspots ie. Bentsen State Park, South Padre Island, Laguna Atascosa NWR, Estero Llano Grande SP, large parrot roosts, and Anzalduas Park, where along with great birds you'll experience looking north into Mexico while still in the USA. Book a spot soon!
Jan 27-31, 2027
Minnesota Owls
The famous Sax-Zim Bog, MN Winter Wonderland, elusive Great Gray Owls and Snowy, Boreal, No. Hawk owls along with many other winter species. This trip will have you forgetting the heat of recent Summers! (See for yourself if I bird in the snow in flip-flops!)
Minnesota Owls
The famous Sax-Zim Bog, MN Winter Wonderland, elusive Great Gray Owls and Snowy, Boreal, No. Hawk owls along with many other winter species. This trip will have you forgetting the heat of recent Summers! (See for yourself if I bird in the snow in flip-flops!)
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Jan 11-18, 2027
Nov 9-14, 2027 Texas: Rio Grande Valley Winter Birding Break We'll visit a number of birding hotspots ie. Bentsen State Park, South Padre Island, Laguna Atascosa NWR, Estero Llano Grande SP, large parrot roosts, and Anzalduas Park, where along with great birds you'll experience looking into north Mexico while still in the USA. This is also when vagrants from Mexico may be seen. Book a spot soon! |
Feb 2-7, 2027
New Mexico
We'll bird two of the top birding destinations in the US on this trip: Bosque del Apache and Sandia Crest. Huge flights of cranes & water fowl plus all three species of rosy finches await us. We'll also bird one of the largest petroglyph sites in N. America.
New Mexico
We'll bird two of the top birding destinations in the US on this trip: Bosque del Apache and Sandia Crest. Huge flights of cranes & water fowl plus all three species of rosy finches await us. We'll also bird one of the largest petroglyph sites in N. America.
March 24-31, 2027
Whooping Cranes, RGV, and Hill Country
This once a year trip will get winter and Spring arrivals such as Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo, Whooping Cranes and so much more. We'll be in the right places at the right times!
Whooping Cranes, RGV, and Hill Country
This once a year trip will get winter and Spring arrivals such as Golden-cheeked Warbler and Black-capped Vireo, Whooping Cranes and so much more. We'll be in the right places at the right times!
April 25-29, 2027
High Island, TX
Would you like to experience a bird "fallout"? With luck, it may happen on this trip! This area is legendary for migrant birds stopping over after their long flight across the Gulf of Mexico. We'll also spend a few days in the East Texas Pineywoods for more species and visit a nesting colony of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers.
High Island, TX
Would you like to experience a bird "fallout"? With luck, it may happen on this trip! This area is legendary for migrant birds stopping over after their long flight across the Gulf of Mexico. We'll also spend a few days in the East Texas Pineywoods for more species and visit a nesting colony of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers.
May 6-15, 2027
Aug 21-30, 2027
SE Arizona Hummingbirds & More
Let's go bird one of the most biologically diverse areas in North America; this area has more species of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects than any other area in the country. With the Mexican border along our southern edge, the potential for Mexican rarities just adds to the excitement!
Aug 21-30, 2027
SE Arizona Hummingbirds & More
Let's go bird one of the most biologically diverse areas in North America; this area has more species of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects than any other area in the country. With the Mexican border along our southern edge, the potential for Mexican rarities just adds to the excitement!
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May 15-21, 2027
Ohio & Michigan Magee Marsh & Grayling, MI for incredible birds (and famous Michigan fudge)! Neotropical migrants return during the height of spring migration to “the Warbler Capital of the World” – Magee Marsh in Ohio. Large numbers of warblers, vireos, orioles, thrushes, and cuckoos drop in for excellent up-close opportunities. In Michigan our target is the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler. |
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June 3 - 10, 2027
June 13-20, 2027 Minnesota / North Dakota: Breeding season offers a great opportunity to see some species that are typically difficult to find. A possible 17 species of sparrows and 25 species of warblers and maybe the Yellow Rail. We'll visit the Prairie potholes that Chris Gunter discussed at the March Wimberley Birding Society mtg. The U.S. part of the potholes region provides habitat for 40 species of breeding waterbirds. |
Saskatchewan
June 6-13, 2027
June 15-22, 2027
Join me and let's explore one of Canada's least populated provinces, Saskatchewan, located at the edge of the prairie and boreal forest, just north of eastern MT and western ND.
On this tour we will visit two main different habitat types, starting off with the prairie habitats of Grassland National Park, and finishing off with boreal forests at Prince Albert National Park. The two regions have very different breeding bird species. We can hope to see 150-175 species of birds on this tour, as well as Moose; American Elk; Pronghorn; Black Bear & American Badger
June 6-13, 2027
June 15-22, 2027
Join me and let's explore one of Canada's least populated provinces, Saskatchewan, located at the edge of the prairie and boreal forest, just north of eastern MT and western ND.
On this tour we will visit two main different habitat types, starting off with the prairie habitats of Grassland National Park, and finishing off with boreal forests at Prince Albert National Park. The two regions have very different breeding bird species. We can hope to see 150-175 species of birds on this tour, as well as Moose; American Elk; Pronghorn; Black Bear & American Badger
July 7-14, 2027
Colorado in Summer
A relaxing escape from the hotter part of Summer. Birding is the primary purpose of this trip and certain difficult birds like White-tailed Ptarmigan and Brown-capped Rosy-Finch become more attainable, as well as the endemic Gunnison Sage-grouse and many others.
Colorado in Summer
A relaxing escape from the hotter part of Summer. Birding is the primary purpose of this trip and certain difficult birds like White-tailed Ptarmigan and Brown-capped Rosy-Finch become more attainable, as well as the endemic Gunnison Sage-grouse and many others.
