TANZANIA: Birding Safari in the Serengeti
March 31 - April 11, 2027 Info & reservations>

Is an African Safari on your bucket list? A dedicated BIRDING safari is what you want. Our tour targets the specialty birds of East Africa and, by late March, Wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelles, Eland, Impala, even Elephants are on the move. With so many herbivores, there are excellent chances of seeing leopard, lion and cheetah while you bird one the of most striking landscapes of East Africa’s Rift Valley. See our 2026 Trip Report>

Our itinerary crosses the plains afoot Mt. Kilimanjaro, explores the lush forests of Mount Meru, descends into the vast crater of the Ngorongoro, takes in the scenic palm savanna of Lake Manyara, birds the Baobab dotted woodlands of Tarangire, visits our ancestor’s lands of Oldupai Gorge, traverses the plains of Serengeti - home to some of Tanzania’s endemics, and explores the woodlands of Ndutu, where predators lurk beneath flat-topped Acacias. Travel is by Land cruisers with tops that open and each participant will have their own window. Accommodations are in safari-style upmarket lodges and tented camps and a charming guest house while in Arusha.

TANZANIA: Birding Safari in the Serengeti
March 31 - April 11, 2027 Info & reservations>
This tour is booking now!
Contact [email protected] for information and to hold your space!

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JUST ADDED!
NEW TOURS FOR 2027

PORTUGAL &
SOUTHERN SPAIN
September 10 - 22, 2027
Info & reservations>
Portugal and southern Spain offer an exceptional combination of landscapes and birdlife, with an extraordinary diversity of habitats packed into a relatively compact region. From the vast tidal estuaries of the Tagus and Sado to the open plains of the Alentejo, the wetlands and coastal lagoons of the Algarve, the marshes of Doñana, and finally the dramatic Strait of Gibraltar, each area supports a distinctive community of birds. MORE>

 

COLOMBIA: Choco Specialties at Araucana Lodge
December 11 - 18, 2027 Info & reservations>
Our February 2027 tour to Araucana Lodge is full so we've added another departure! This popular one-center tour stays at one of Colombia’s most luxurious birding lodges, offering very comfortable accommodations near some of the best birding sites in western Colombia. Araucana Lodge is designed specifically for birders and nature lovers, with spacious rooms and all the comforts that ensure a good night’s rest. For those who enjoy bird photography, Araucana Lodge and the reserves nearby have excellent feeder set-ups that provide some of the best photographic opportunities in Colombia. MORE>

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More Tours with Availability
Many of our tours are already full but these 2027 tours currently have openings:

LESVOS Spring Migration, April 18 – 25, 2027
Plus! Orchid Extension, April 15 – 18, 2027
Last spaces! Info & reservations>
Contact [email protected] to hold your place.

CANADA: Wild Alberta
May 27 – June 5, 2027
Plus! Banff & Jasper extension
June 5 – 10, 2027
Last spaces! Info & reservations>
Contact [email protected]

CANADA: Nova Scotia
August 10 – 18, 2027
Open for booking!
Info & reservations>
Contact [email protected] to hold your place.

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IT'S RAPTOR MIGRATION SEASON!
Come see us at the Greenwich HawkWatch Festival!
Saturday September 26, 2026 (rain date Sunday 9/27), 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Audubon Center in Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831

Sunrise Birding LLC is thrilled to sponsor this annual celebration of the importance of birds of prey and their incredible migratory journeys. The day features hawks and owls up close during live raptor presentations, hawk identification workshops, live music, and pizza. Stop by and say hi to Gina & Steve at the Sunrise Birding stand. More info at
https://www.audubon.org/greenwich/explore/hawk-watch-fest-greenwich-audubon-center

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LATEST TRIP REPORTS>

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Click here for the recording of>
Connecting Flyways, Protecting Forests
With Jose Pablo Castillo
Monday, June 22, 2026, 7:00 – 8:00 pm (EDT)

Please consider supporting the important work
of the Cerúlea Environmental Association>

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IN CONSERVATION WITH...
See the recording of Gina's conversation with David Lindo, the Urban Birder about Birding Tours in the USA. Recording on YouTube>
More about the Urban Birder>

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BIRDING ON THE EDGE
Check out Julian Hough's new website Birding on the Edge where he shares his expertise on the joys, problems and pitfalls of birding gained over 50 years in the field and guiding across six continents. The site promises essays and stories, travel tips, field identification and other Pro-ID tips and resource guides. Check it out!

 

 

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