Guided Excursions

Discover the joy of birding with a guided trip.

Let’s get out there!

My home state of New Jersey has a remarkable diversity of natural environments: from cedar swamps to grasslands, from deciduous woods to salt marshes and seashores. And, because it’s on the Eastern Flyway, between 350–400 species occur at least once each year—and I know where to look for them.

I offer guided birdwatching trips to any of my favorite spots, or your want-to-visit ones, at your pace. I’ll bring a spotting scope, laser pointer, and an extra pair of binoculars or two. Are you new to birding and want to experience a spring day when the air is filled with birdsong? Or are you an experienced birder from afar who wants help sorting through buzzy, high-pitched eastern wood warblers during a migration push? Either way, I want to share the joy of birding. What works for you?

You're getting the good stuff*

Bragging Rights

  • My life list numbers 2,798 species – so far!
  • I’ve seriously birded the USA, Costa Rica, Ecuador, South Africa, and India. I’ve also birded Australia, Israel, and many countries in Europe.
  • I have encountered at least 300 species in New Jersey every year since 2013.
  • I have participated in birding competitions in the USA, Sweden, and South Africa.
  • “Top e-Birder” in the state 2014, and in the top five each year since 2018.
  • Co-captain of Team 1000Birds in the NJ Audubon World Series of Birding: Third place 2014, First Place 2018, Third Place 2019, Second Place 2021.

*Homage to Lawrence Kasdan, “Silverado”

Pricing

Half-day: $150 for the first person, $75 for the second person, $25 for each additional person.

Full-day: $300 for the first person, $150 for the second person, $50 for each additional person.

Meals are typically taken quickly and casually—convenience store sandwiches, “grab-n-go” snacks—to allow more time for birding!

Experience the joy of birding!

Book your trip today.

“Fine Print”

  • Half-day means four hours of birding once we get to the first location (including travel between subsequent locations).
  • Full-day means eight hours of birding once we get to the first location (including travel between subsequent locations).
  • We can travel in my car (I have a sunroof, which is nice for looking up and listening) or yours.
  • Cash, Zelle, or Venmo are acceptable means of payment. Payment is due at the end of our time together.
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