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02/08/2024

We had many highlights on our Belugas, Bears & Birds trip in July. We had superb cooperation from the Beluga whales that seemed intent on following us around on our second Churchill River excursion… pods of large white adults and a few grayish young trailing immediately behind the zodiac and surfacing all around us. And not only did we get a respectable 218 bird and 20 mammal species overall on this tour, but we were able to get amazing photos and incredible looks at most. And who can forget the owls - 4 Great Grays when we thought we’d be lucky to get one, 6 Great Horned, and a couple surprises… a Burrowing Owl in the southwest and a Northern Hawk Owl that zipped by in front of the van in Riding Mountain National Park!

Photos by Michael Kennedy: Beluga, Great Gray, Black bears, Parasitic Jaeger.

Read the full trip report and see more great images: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/belugas-bears-birds-july-6-16-2024/

31/07/2024

We has a 2 successful tours to the High Arctic & NWT. Our first group observed 165 species of birds. Highlights were undoubtedly the very many sightings (14!) of Yellow-billed Loon, including a spectacular takeoff at close range, a bird fishing right next to the road and discovering a female on the nest.

Many shorebirds found during previous years proved to be still present, and witnessing the mating of a pair of Red Phalaropes was truly spectacular, as well as a sudden find of a Rock Ptarmigan on the side of the road. Truly, the tundra holds so many special birds, often familiar to us but never encountered in this behavior before.

On the mammal front, the hunting Eurasian Stoat, Arctic Fox and the often-docile Arctic Hares were amazing extra’s, as well as hundreds of Ringed Seals on the ice, which were barely present the year before.

Photos by Joachim Bertrands: King Eider, Yellow-billed Loon, Red Phalarope, Long-tailed Jaeger

Read the full trip report and see more great images: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/high-arctic-northwest-territories-jun-29-jul-9-2024/

19/07/2024

The innagural Eagle-Eye Tours trip to Alaska visited Kenai Fjords, Utqiagvik (Barrow), and Nome and was a great success. Over 13 days we saw an incredible variety of Alaskan Habitats and incredible birds like Gyrfalcon, Bristle-thighed Curlew, Northern Wheatear, Steller's, Spectacled and King Eider, Arctic Loon, Snowy Owl, Parakeet Auklet, Horned Puffin, and many more. We also encountered a few rarities for the state including Curlew Sandpiper and Manx Shearwater.

In many cases, mammals stole the show and major highlights included a group of 5 massive Fin Whales, multiple pods of Orcas at exceptionally close distances and a group of 4 Polar Bears feeding on a Bowhead Whale carcass.

Read the full trip report and see more great images: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/alaska-birding-tour-june-2024/

Images: Steller's Eider © Phil Chaon; Rock Ptarmigan, Snowy Owl, Pacific Loon © Benny Jacobs-Schwartz; King Eiders © Phil Chaon

17/07/2024

Our Newfoundland birding tour offers a remarkable diversity of spectacular scenery, a good chance at seeing iconic mammals like moose and caribou, plus a variety of seabirds and northern mainland birds.

On our June Grand Newfoundland tour, we got to see some of the fabulous seabird colonies that dot the Avalon Peninsula, including thousands of Northern Gannets, Atlantic Puffins, Black-legged Kittiwakes, Common and Thick-billed Murres, as well as Razorbills and Black Guillemots.

But who could have expected some of the surprises we would get during this trip. Great moose and caribou, an incredible show of Humpback Whales at St Vincent’s beach, and a most cooperative trail-side Lynx! Overall, we had 112 species of birds, including a few write-ins to the list, the most significant one, of course, the unforgettable Steller’s Sea Eagle!!

Read the full trip report and see more great images: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/grand-newfoundland-trip-report-jun-16-27-2024/

Images by Mitch Doucet: Steller's Sea Eagle, Willow Ptarmigan, Atlantic Puffin, watching Humpback whales from shore

07/06/2024

Our unique double-themed England Birds & Gardens tour combines birding and gardens in a delightful part of the world, southern England.

This year’s tour proved a great success, and covered everything you might expect from southern England at this time of year! Chocolate-box villages, weather that could be closer to either wintry or summery depending on the day, and of course world-renowned gardens full of spring-blooming shrubs and extensive, wilder, protected areas teeming with birdlife.

Beth Chatto’s, Barnsdale and especially Kew Gardens were a big hit, while avian highlights included fantastic views of specialities such as Great Bittern, Bearded Reedling and Eurasian Spoonbill.

Photos © Jim Vincent: Bearded Reedling, Eurasian Jay, Bressingham Garden, Wyken Hall

Read the trip report here: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/england-birds-gardens-se-trip-report-apr-27-may-8-2024/

03/06/2024

In April we ran two very successful birding and wildlife safaris to Tanzania. We explored the northern circuit of Tanzania, visiting Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the incredible Ngorongoro Crater, the plains of the Serengeti and stunning Lake Victoria. We saw 49 species of mammals including the Big 5 and well over 400 species of birds.

Photos: Gray-crowned Cranes © R Friesen, Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu © R Friesen, Elephant and calf © B Crowston, Pin-tailed Whydah © B Crowston, Leopard in tree © B Crowston, Zebras in Ngorongoro Crater © D Floer

Read the trip reports and enjoy some great images on our blog:

Tanzania (Mar 28 - Apr 11, 2024) Trip Report: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/tanzania-birding-wildlife-safari-trip-report-mar-28-apr-11-2024/

Tanzania (Apr 13 - 28, 2024) Trip Report: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/tanzania-birding-wildlife-safari-trip-report-apr-13-28-2024/

27/05/2024

Our Patagonia Photo tour this year was something different and special. We were a small group that navigated the Chilean and Argentine landscapes in search of wildlife and stunning visuals. From getting within five metres of a puma in Torres del Paine, to hiking around Lago Huemul for some of the most vibrant fall colours any of us had ever seen, this tour did not fail to deliver. Add to that the great food and vibrant culture of the locals and our cups spilled over, and so did our memory cards. It was a trip to remember!

Photos by Steve Ogle

See the trip report for more images: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/patagonia-photo-tour-april-2024/

24/05/2024

We had a fantastic 12-day birding tour in Spain, where we saw a total of 210 species of birds, including some outstanding bird observations. Some highlights included the Pin-tailed Sandgrouse in brilliant morning light, the closeness with which we saw the great S***m Whale in Tarifa, the impressive Long-eared Owl, and the incredible nesting Bald Ibis. This tour also included fascinating history and culture and delicious food. It was an incredible opportunity to enjoy the incredible birds in Europe with two local guides, Pablo and Javi.

Read the full trip report: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/spain-trip-report-april-2024/

Photos: Collared Pratnicole, Bald Ibis, Birding in Gredos Mountains, Pin-tailed Sandgrouse © Javi Elorriaga

17/05/2024

On our Colombia birding tour in April, we encountered a number of special species, including Red-ruffed Fruitcrow, the spectacular Buffy Helmetcrest, Violet-tailed Sylph, Velvet-purple Coronet and... well, a total of 56 species of hummingbirds! Any tour which sees that many hummingbirds, as well as six species of antpittas (plus 6 more heard) is a remarkable tour, in our humble opinion. All in all, during our 13 days of birding, we recorded an amazing 487 species of birds, 7 species of mammals, and a bunch of interesting insects and plants and other wildlife.

Photos: Andean Motmot, Bicolored Antpitta, Buffy Helmetcrest © Héctor Gómez de Silva

Read the trip report here: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/colombia-trip-report-april-1-15-2024/

29/03/2024

At last! Eagle-Eye Tours returns to the “island of enchantment” for the first time in four years – post Covid! Given that the full complement of 12 participants had signed up, it appears that birders are keen to get back to the host of endemic bird species along with everything else this wonderful island has to offer.

Our Puerto Rico birding tour explored from El Yunque in the east to Cabo Rojo in the west, in the capable hands of professor Alcides Morales. We encountered all 19 of the endemic bird species. We even managed great looks at a few PR Parrots - both banded and unbanded individuals! In addition to this impressive tally of endemics we also clocked up some great looks at many other species; plenty of shorebirds and waterfowl, several overwintering neotropical songbird migrants, and a good representation of PR’s lively exotic avifauna.

Photos: Puerto Rican Tody © Paul Prior, Antillean Crested Hummingbird © Paul Prior, El Yunque hike © Paul Prior

https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/puerto-rico-trip-report-2024/

22/03/2024

The winter 2024 South Texas tour was one to remember! This tour is always full of interesting and notable birds, but this year's tour will be remembered as downright legendary.

A veritable host of rarities from Mexico had taken up winter residence in the Rio Grande Valley. On a normal year, we would hope to get one to two of these special visitors to this area, but this year we had no less than TEN amazing vagrants from south of the border!

Then as if that wasn’t enough, we broke our all time trip high count, with 201 total species of birds observed on the tour! It was a great winter for a diverse array of species, and our counts reflected that. It is an honour being able to share these incredible moments with our guests. Read more in the trip report below.

Photos by Skye Haas: Green Jay, Gray-collared Becard, Red-crowned Parrot

Read the trip report and see more images on our blog page: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/winter-in-south-texas-2024-trip-report/

19/03/2024

Eleven excited birders took part in our second Belize & Tikal birding tour this year, along with leaders Jared and Alex. Throughout our eleven days together we explored amazing and diverse habitats, hiked beautiful mountain trails, strolled ancient Mayan cities, experienced nature at its best and shared a wealth of wonderful birds and other wildlife.

Photos: Coati at Tikal © Alex Alvarado, Boat tour at Crooked Tree © Alex Alvarado, Yucatan Jay © Jared Clarke, Ocellated Turkey © Jared Clarke

Read the trip report and see more great images: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/belize-tikal-trip-report-jan-28-feb-7-2024/

15/03/2024

We saw a spectacular number of Mexican endemics and specialties on our Southern Mexico birding tour. In total, we saw 409 species and 22 additional ones heard; many of these are endemic or nearly endemic to Mexico, including the highly sought after Bumblebee Hummingbird, Garnet-throated Hummingbird, Rosita’s (Rose-bellied) Bunting, Nava’s Wren and Giant Wren.

Photos: Rosita's Bunting © Olivier Barden, Bumblebee Hummingbird © Olivier Barden, Birding at Palenque © Héctor Gómez de Silva

Read the entire trip report and see more photos here: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/southern-mexico-2024-trip-report/

26/02/2024

Our 11-day Costa Rica Sampler birding tour took in the birding highlights of Costa Rica. We visited the mangroves of Carara National Park, the cool mountain forests where we found the Resplendent Quetzal, the diverse Caribbean lowlands and the slopes surrounding the beautiful Arenal volcano.

View the trip report to see more incredible photos taken on the tour: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/costa-rica-sampler-jan-18-28-2024-trip-report/

Photos by Richard Lee: Green Thorntail , Emerald Tanager, Green Hermit, Scarlet Macaw

23/02/2024

Join Eagle-Eye Tours and photographer Liron Gertsman on a Bird Photography Tour to Ecuador.
Ecuador is widely considered to be the best country on Earth for bird photography. The beauty of the birds that are found in the region speaks for itself, but Ecuador uniquely provides incredible infrastructure for visiting bird, wildlife and photography enthusiasts.
The lodges here are relatively easy to get to, and perfectly designed for observing and photographing avian life. During this trip, we’ll spend time photographing birds at feeding stations set up for photography, as well as in natural forest settings.

Photos by Liron Gertsman Liron Gertsman Photography

https://www.eagle-eye.com/tour/ecuador-bird-photography-tour/

16/02/2024

In early 2024 twelve keen birders and two guides set off to explore the wilds of Belize and Tikal. Over 10 days and over 250 species later, we have a fine story to tell.

Photos by Joachim Bertrands: Ocellated Turkey, Jaguar, Snail Kite, Summer Tanager and Fork-tailed Flycatcher

View the trip report and see more images here: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/belize-tikal-trip-report-jan-2024/

15/02/2024

We had a very successful birding tour to Guyana in January. We spent twelve days exploring the wonderful wilderness from the Atlantic shores and rainforests to the foothills and savannah. We had a number of highlights on the trip. Rufous-winged Ground Cuckoo was an obvious star. We also have the best ever looks at Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock, rare sightings of Crestless Curassow, Zig-zag Heron, Ocellated Crake, Olivaceous Schiffornis, sightings of Giant River Otters, seven Giant Anteaters, and some fantastic nightjar/nighthawk/potoo viewing.

Photos by Paul Prior: Guianan Cock-of-the-Rock, Giant Anteater, Kaieteur Falls, Hoatzins

View the trip report and see images here: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/touring-the-wilds-of-guyana-in-search-of-avian-gold-trip-report-jan-2024/

02/02/2024

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26/01/2024

Join us on our Patagonia Photo Tour! Patagonia is home to some of the world’s most picturesque landscapes. From the windswept pampas to towering granite peaks, these areas will act as backdrops to photograph wildlife such as guanacos, rheas, condors and more, in their natural settings.

We will visit Torres del Paine National Park, the Fitzroy massif, and the Perito Moreno Glacier. Aside from these we’ll traverse less traveled but equally stunning areas, each adding variety to our portfolio of trip images.

Our bilingual guide will be on hand every step of the way, offering tips and guidance for beginners, and getting advanced photographers in the optimum location. Our itinerary will cater to all ability levels and types of equipment.

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Learn more: https://www.eagle-eye.com/tour/patagonia-photo-tour/

24/10/2023

The Pantanal is world-famous for its wildlife and includes the best place in the world to see jaguars. On this tour we saw a number of special species, including Red-legged Seriema, Red-billed Scythebill, Cone-billed Tanager and the attractive Hyacinth and Golden-collared Macaws, not to mention four jaguars in broad daylight, giant otters, 4 Brazilian Tapirs and a mother and baby Giant Anteater! In all, we recorded 352 species of birds and 20 species of mammals in 14 days.

Photos © Héctor Gómez de Silva: Jaguar, Hyacinth Macaw, Watching Giant Otters on river, Red-legged Seriema on nest

Read the full trip report:
https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/brazil-pantanal-amazon-trip-report-2023/

20/10/2023

We are excited to announce that we have a new tour: Alaska Birding

Alaska is famed for its stunning scenery, amazing megafauna, breathtaking birds, and long summer days! We will travel to some of the best birding locations. From Anchorage, to Seward to Nome and Barrow, you will be blown away by an array of unique birds in their beautiful breeding colors.

www.eagle-eye.com/tour/alaska-birding/

Photos: Spectacled Eider, Parasitic Jaeger, Horned Puffin, Red-throated Loon

16/10/2023

Our Saskatchewan Whooping Crane tour was a great success. Of course, the Whooping Cranes were the stars of the show, and they did not disappoint! On our first tour we saw 68 “Whoopers” and added an additional 102 other species as we travelled the highways and backroads of Saskatchewan to visit fields, lakes, forests, rivers, and wetlands.

Photos: Whooping Cranes © Dominic Cormier, Flock of Snow Geese, Harris's Sparrow © Dominic Cormier, Lapland Longspur © Dominic Cormier

Read the full trip report: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/saskatchewan-whcr-2023-trip-report/

19/09/2023

In August we had 2 groups that explored birding hotspots across New Brunswick including the beautiful island of Grand Manan.

New Brunswick has a lot to offer in late summer – lush boreal forests, spectacular shorebird migration and tons of seabirds just to name a few. This tour was a wonderful way to sample it all!

Photos: Irving Nature Park © Adam Timpf, Razorbill © Paul Prior, Humpback whale © Jared Clarke, Semipalmated Sandpiper murmuration © Jared Clarke

Read the trip reports:
https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/new-brunswick-grand-manan-trip-report-2023/
https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/new-brunswick-grand-manan-with-canadian-geographic-trip-report-2023/

08/09/2023

In July we had 2 tours to the High Arctic & NWT. Highlights were many including calling Yellow-billed Loons from up close, an Arctic Fox posing nicely, displaying King and Common Eiders, finding White-rumped- and many other breeding shorebirds, a Red Phalarope that swam by us from two meters distance, climbing the remote hill Mount Pelly, walking on ice sheets and so much more. This region truly is a gem and it was an absolute privilege to visit the Canadian arctic.

Photos: Yellow-billed Loon © Joachim Bertrands, King Eider © Joachim Bertrands, Red Phalarope © Joachim Bertands, Long-tailed Jaeger © Yousif Attia

Read trip reports:
www.eagle-eye.com/blog/high-arctic-nwt-trip-report-jun-29-jul-9-2023/
www.eagle-eye.com/blog/high-arctic-nwt-trip-report-jul-3-13-2023/

02/08/2023

Although it is the newest province to be added to Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador is filled with an incredible history of the earliest of North American explorers. Its geography and history make it not only an incredible place to see birds, but also a unique location to experience birds. Our group, along with Canadian Geographic Society ambassador Russell Potter, spent 9 incredible days exploring the breeding birds, culture and history of the 15th largest Island in the world.
Photos by Liron Gertsman
Read Liron's trip report and see more of his great images:
https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/newfoundland-birding-with-canadian-geographic-report-2023/

29/07/2023

In June we had an adventurous group that journeyed to the far north in search of walrus and polar bears. Check our our blog to read Steve's trip report.

“On the Saturday after our arrival we were ready to go out front of the hotel on a relatively ice-free shoreline (this would later change!). The destination was Qingusaa Island, about one hour from town to the east, by boat. Our crews of Timothy, Joabe, Matthew and Enoki were keen to show us their local hunting grounds. Things came together nicely today and we saw all of our target species for the entire tour: Walrus, Polar bear, Bowhead Whale and Bearded Seal!”

Read the entire trip report and see more great images:
https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/sanirajak-walrus-and-bowhead-tour-trip-report-2023/

14/07/2023

The eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies in Alberta are legendary for both landscape scenery and wildlife viewing opportunities. Neither disappointed as our group traveled west of Calgary to explore parts of Kananaskis Country, and eventually worked our way to Waterton Lakes National Park. We found close to 150 species of birds as well as iconic mammals, butterflies, and flora that make this part of the world so renowned.

Images: Lewis's Woodpecker, American Dipper, Black bear and elk, Waterton scenery © Yousif Attia

See link in bio to read trip report

10/07/2023

Our four-day tour of Alberta birds and dinosaurs was an unmitigated success! We enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour at the Royal Tyrrell Museum and beautiful, consistent sunny days at just the right temperature – and no wind, the better to hear the spring songs of hundreds of brightly coloured birds, singing their heart out for all to hear…

Read trip report: https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/alberta-birds-and-dinosaurs-trip-report-may-26-29-2023/

04/07/2023

Our Ultimate British Columbia 2023 birding tour was full of highlights and one to remember. We observed a dazzling 247 species of birds and no less than 25 species of mammals. Highlights included getting close views of calling Flammulated Owl, Common Poorwill and an unexpected Great Gray Owl, finding the second White-eyed Vireo for British Columbia, floating among Sabine’s Gulls, Tufted Puffins and Black-footed Albatrosses in the Pacific Ocean and… seeing a Cougar from a few meters away.

Photos by Joachim Bertrands

Read trip report:
https://www.eagle-eye.com/blog/ultimate-british-columbia-trip-report-2023/

21/06/2023

Huge sighting (literally) on our Grand Newfoundland Birding Tour as the group had exceptional views of a Steller's Sea Eagle. These birds are native to the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia, but this individual has been wandering North America since 2020. It was first seen in Alaska in 2020, then Texas and later in the USA NE and Canadian Maritimes in 2021, Newfoundland in 2022, and now in 2023.

Photo credit: Jared Clarke of - Newfoundland Bird & Nature Tours

https://www.eagle-eye.com/tour/grand-newfoundland-birding-tour/

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It's time to start making plans for the New Year! Explore the mountains and wildlife sanctuaries of Belize with an expert guide from Eagle-Eye Tours. Our small group birding tour to Belize runs from Jan 28 - Feb 6, 2023. Book in advance to secure your spot. https://www.eagle-eye.com/tour/belize-tikal-birding-tour/ #birding #guidedtour #birdwatching #Belize #belizevacation

Our group had an incredible encounter with bowhead whales feeding along the floe edge near Bylot Island, Nunavut. The whales and birds congregate along the edge of the ice feeding on copepods. Video by Meghan Kelly Read the full trip report here: https://www.eagle-eye.com/2022/06/pond-inlet-floe-…report-june-2022/

Harpy Eagles on nest in Guyana

Amazing views of Harpy Eagles sitting on a nest! This video was taken on our Guyana Birding Tour by our guide Paul Prior. Harpy Eagles are the largest and most powerful raptor throughout their range. Unfortunately, habitat destruction has resulted in the decline of this species. Read Paul's trip report from the Guyana Birding Tour: www.eagle-eye.com/2022/02/adventure-in-the-wilds-of-guyana-trip-report-2022/

An exquisite adult male Guianan Cock-of-the-rock (Rupicola rupicola). Our guide, Paul Prior, just returned from our Guyana Birding Tour where he took this video. This is a species of cotinga, native to South America. Who wants to join us on our next birding tour to Guyana to see this bird?

Here’s a video Andrew ( @kuniksalik ), one of our local guides, shot on our recent Baffin Island Floe Edge tour. We spotted this bear sleeping on top of the iceberg and watched as it woke up, stretched, pooped, then what back to sleep. #whatdoesabeardoonaniceberg #polarbear #floeedge #discoverNunavut #eagleeyetours

Baffin Island Floe Edge: Narwhals & Polar Bears Tour

The wonderful narwhal, polar bears, rugged mountains, stunning glaciers, flocks of northern seabirds, and traditional Inuit culture – this is what awaits us on a truly amazing Arctic tour to the wilderness of northern Baffin Island.

We wanted to share a few of Paul Prior's wonderful photographs from the 2018 Guyana tour. Guyana, an English-speaking country in northern South America, has a small human population concentrated along the coast. The rest of the country is a marvelous stretch of unbroken, mostly untouched rainforest blending into savanna on the Brazilian border. So much to see! We'll be heading back in January 2019. Learn more at: http://www.eagle-eye.com/Guyana-Birding-Tour

Monarch butterflies in Mexico, a short video taken by one of our guides, Hector Gomez de Silva:

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