Archaeopteryx Birding and Nature Tours
Professional Bird, Butterfly, Nature, and Photography Tours Around Central Florida and the World
We lead 3 trips for the Bird of a Feather Fest and met lots of new birders and had a great time. Beck got Ruff as a state bird on Saturday’s trip. Friday’s trip nabbed Ash-throated and Vermilion Flycatchers. Got to spend more time with Greg Miller as well.
Join Archaeopteryx Birding & Nature Tours exploring St. Marks NWR near Titusville, FL. All participant should meet just before the tollbooth at 7:00AM.
From the tollbooth we will explore the refuge searching for sparrows, waders, shorebirds and wintering waterfowl. Highlights of the trip may include Canvasback, Bufflehead, Reddish Egret, Henslow’s Sparrow, Field Sparrow, and American Black Duck. Also, possibility to see Seaside Sparrow, Winter Wren, Virginia Rail, and Greater Scaup.
Cost is $50.00 per person and needs minimum 3 people to run. Participants should bring a packed lunch to enjoy. Costs covers entry to the refuge, light snacks, shared ebird checklists and water.
Join us this December for a birding photography hike at Sweetwater Wetlands Park. We’ll start the tour looking for sparrows, warblers, and other songbirds around the entrance to the park. We’ll then hike around the perimeter and in the center of the wetlands area looking for bitterns, Snail Kites, waterfowl, wading birds, and if we’re lucky, perhaps even a King or Virginia Rail. Meet at the entrance by the restrooms at 8:30am and bring a packed lunch. The fee for this field trip will be $35 per person which includes the park entry fee, water & light snacks, and a shared ebird checklist at the end of the hike.
Join us for a morning of great birding at Circle B Reserve in Lakeland, FL (Polk county). We should have a nice mix of wintering songbirds as well as waterfowl. Expected species include Painted Bunting, Blue-headed Vireo, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Cedar Waxwing, American Robin, wintering warblers, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Mottled Ducks, Blue-winged Teal, Ruddy Duck, American Wigeon, Ring-necked Duck, and Hooded Mergansers. Excellent photography opportunities, as the birds are used to seeing many visitors daily and will forage right next to the walking path. Hike will be approximately 3 miles of easy, flat terrain. Bring a packed lunch to eat after the hike. Price for this field trip will be $20 per person, including water/light snacks, an ebird checklist, and professional guides.
Relaxed bird, butterfly, and wildlife tour that can be heavily focused on photography if participants wish. Daily guided excursion will be from resort in Jackson or Jackson Hole, Wyoming and will include visits to many sites in the Grand Tetons National Park and potential visits Yellowstone National Park as well.
Maximum 3 participants with double occupancy
Please contact us for additional trip details and pricing information
