Metro Vancouver, BC Custom Full Day Tour
Join us for a custom full-day birding tour in Metro Vancouver, tailored to your interests and skill level! From coastal shorelines to lush forests and wetlands, we’ll explore the region’s diverse habitats in search of resident and migratory species. Whether you’re after lifers, photography opportunities, or a relaxed day of birdwatching, your expert guide will craft an itinerary just for you.
| Bird Families | Auks, Barn Owls, Cormorants, Shags, Crows, Jays, Ducks, Geese, Swans, Gulls, Terns, Skimmers, Hummingbirds, Loons, New World Sparrows, New World Warblers, Oystercatchers, Pheasants & Allies, Puffbirds, Sandpipers, Snipes, Thrushes, Tits, Chickadees, Tyrant Flycatchers, Vireos, Greenlets, Shrike-babblers, Woodpeckers, Wrens |
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| Country | Canada |
| State or Province | British Columbia |
| Duration | Full Day |
| Tour Types | Photography, Private tour |
| Included | Binoculars, Entry fees, Spotting Scope, Transportation, Water |
More Information & Itinerary
Experience the incredible bird diversity of Metro Vancouver on a custom full-day birding tour designed around your interests and birding goals. With its unique combination of ocean, mountains, rivers, and forests, the region is home to an impressive array of species year-round.
Your expert guide will take you to some of the best birding hotspots, from the tidal mudflats of Boundary Bay—famous for shorebirds and raptors—to the old-growth forests of Stanley Park, where woodpeckers, songbirds, and owls can be found. We can also explore the wetlands of the Fraser River Delta, known for waterfowl, swans, and wintering snow geese, or venture to alpine habitats for a chance to spot mountain specialties.
This tour is fully customizable, whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics, an experienced birder searching for lifers, or a photographer hoping for the perfect shot. Expect a mix of walking and driving between locations, with opportunities to pause for breaks. A spotting scope will be available for use.
We can stop for lunch at a local eatery, you may bring a lunch or I can provide one for you at an additional charge given you make the order pre-trip.
Bird Species You May See: Varied Thrush, Pacific Wren, Northwestern Crow, Glaucous-winged Gull, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Black Oystercatcher, Pelagic Cormorant, Anna’s Hummingbird, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Marbled Murrelet, Surfbird, Pacific Loon, Rhinoceros Auklet, Tufted Puffin, Brandt’s Cormorant, Short-billed Gull, Harlequin Duck, Barrow’s Goldeneye, Wandering Tattler, Black Turnstone, Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Townsend’s Warbler, Fox Sparrow (Sooty subspecies), Golden-crowned Sparrow, Western Gull, Hutton’s Vireo, Barn Owl, Pigeon Guillemot, Hermit Thrush, Canada Jay, Sooty Grouse
Transportation Details: Provided up to 3 guests.
Cost: $385 USD for up to 3 guests. $75 USD per person there after.
Book your private full-day tour and discover why Metro Vancouver is one of Canada’s top birding destinations!
Metro Vancouver, BC Custom Full Day Tour
Join us for a custom full-day birding tour in Metro Vancouver, tailored to your interests and skill level! From coastal shorelines to lush forests and wetlands, we’ll explore the region’s diverse habitats in search of resident and migratory species. Whether you’re after lifers, photography opportunities, or a relaxed day of birdwatching, your expert guide will craft an itinerary just for you.
We will contact you to confirm the date, refine the start time as needed and customize your experience!
Pricing is in US Dollars
$385.00
*Hold this booking with a deposit today. The balance will be paid directly to the tour guide or operator. All deposits are refundable pending guide/operator confirmation.
Experience the incredible bird diversity of Metro Vancouver on a custom full-day birding tour designed around your interests and birding goals. With its unique combination of ocean, mountains, rivers, and forests, the region is home to an impressive array of species year-round.
Your expert guide will take you to some of the best birding hotspots, from the tidal mudflats of Boundary Bay—famous for shorebirds and raptors—to the old-growth forests of Stanley Park, where woodpeckers, songbirds, and owls can be found. We can also explore the wetlands of the Fraser River Delta, known for waterfowl, swans, and wintering snow geese, or venture to alpine habitats for a chance to spot mountain specialties.
This tour is fully customizable, whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics, an experienced birder searching for lifers, or a photographer hoping for the perfect shot. Expect a mix of walking and driving between locations, with opportunities to pause for breaks. A spotting scope will be available for use.
We can stop for lunch at a local eatery, you may bring a lunch or I can provide one for you at an additional charge given you make the order pre-trip.
Bird Species You May See: Varied Thrush, Pacific Wren, Northwestern Crow, Glaucous-winged Gull, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Black Oystercatcher, Pelagic Cormorant, Anna’s Hummingbird, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Marbled Murrelet, Surfbird, Pacific Loon, Rhinoceros Auklet, Tufted Puffin, Brandt’s Cormorant, Short-billed Gull, Harlequin Duck, Barrow’s Goldeneye, Wandering Tattler, Black Turnstone, Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Townsend’s Warbler, Fox Sparrow (Sooty subspecies), Golden-crowned Sparrow, Western Gull, Hutton’s Vireo, Barn Owl, Pigeon Guillemot, Hermit Thrush, Canada Jay, Sooty Grouse
Transportation Details: Provided up to 3 guests.
Cost: $385 USD for up to 3 guests. $75 USD per person there after.
Book your private full-day tour and discover why Metro Vancouver is one of Canada’s top birding destinations!
| Bird Families | Auks, Barn Owls, Cormorants, Shags, Crows, Jays, Ducks, Geese, Swans, Gulls, Terns, Skimmers, Hummingbirds, Loons, New World Sparrows, New World Warblers, Oystercatchers, Pheasants & Allies, Puffbirds, Sandpipers, Snipes, Thrushes, Tits, Chickadees, Tyrant Flycatchers, Vireos, Greenlets, Shrike-babblers, Woodpeckers, Wrens |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| State or Province | British Columbia |
| Duration | Full Day |
| Tour Types | Photography, Private tour |
| Included | Binoculars, Entry fees, Spotting Scope, Transportation, Water |
Michael Klotz – The Bird Blogger
Michael lives in Langley, BC, where he works to support his passion for birding. British Columbia’s diverse ecosystems make it one of North America’s top birding destinations, and the Greater Vancouver area boasts an impressive variety of species. His birding adventures have taken him across North and Central America, the Caribbean, and even Africa, with over 1300 species on his life list. Inspired by his grandfather, Michael started birding at age eight and became more serious about it while studying in Santa Barbara. Photography became a natural extension of his birding, helping him capture and identify species more easily. Michael aims to share his love for birds and promote conservation by protecting key habitats worldwide.
K.C. –
Just finished a full day tour in Metro Vancouver with Mike on 19 Oct. Thoroughly enjoyed the day. Mike tailored a relaxed trip for us according to our needs and interests. Though rainly, we still managed to see plenty! of shorebirds, ducks, seabirds and forest species.
Highly recommend Mike as a guide. You can feel his passion for birds. More importantly, he is the kind of fellow birders with whom we love to spend more time birding together.