Private Birding Tours

Exclusive, customized birding experiences to fit your needs

Vancouver is located on the Fraser River Delta, a critical stopover site for birds migrating up and down the Pacific Flyway. The millions of birds that migrate through, winter, and breed in the region have put this area on the map as a world-class birding destination. Each season brings unique species and experiences, and with the regions’ mild year-round climate, there is always much to see. Whether you a casual nature enthusiast looking to learn about the regions birds and birding hotspots, or are a lifelong birder seeking special species for your life list, this exclusive, customized birding experience will engage and immerse you in all the region has to offer.

Birding by the Seasons

Winter

With some of the most mild temperatures anywhere in Canada in Winter, the Vancouver region is the perfect place to be birding. Winter brings an abundance of waterfowl, seabirds, raptors, and large flocks of wintering shorebirds.

Spring

Spring brings impressive migration, with a wide array of birds heading north along the Pacific Flyway. Highlights include migrating songbirds such as warblers, and shorebird flocks on their way from South America to the Arctic.

Summer

In early Summer, breeding songbirds are busy singing, and raising their young. Beginning in July and continuing into fall, shorebirds begin passing through once again on their way south from their Arctic breeding grounds.

Fall

Fall sees the southbound migration of a diverse array of species, including migrating songbirds and shorebirds. Later in fall, waterfowl and raptors begin to return to the Fraser River Delta in huge numbers, where they will remain until spring.

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Guide Profile: Liron Gertsman

Born and raised in Vancouver, Liron Gertsman began identifying and keeping track of the birds that he’d seen at the age of 5. What began as a childhood hobby turned into a strong passion, and later a full-time career. Liron has intimate knowledge of local birds and birding hotspots, ornithological training from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada, and holds a biology degree from the University of British Columbia. He is passionate about sharing the beauty of local birds with others through his guided tours.

In addition to his birding expertise, Liron is an award-winning nature photographer. His work has been experienced by millions in some of the largest museums across the world, including the Natural History Museum in London and the Smithsonian in Washington DC.