San Joaquin Valley California Full Day Tour
Explore the rich birdlife of San Joaquin Valley on a customized full-day tour with expert guide Rachel Clark. Whether you’re looking to spot a specific target species or simply enjoy a guided birding experience, Rachel will craft the perfect itinerary for you.
The vast San Joaquin Valley is highly varied in its habitat types, and very rich in the number of bird species that call it home! If you are interested in a guided birding tour in the central San Joaquin Valley, take a look at the list of target species below. These tours are 100% customizable based on client needs!
| Bird Families | Caracaras, Falcons, Cardinals & Allies, Crows, Jays, Ducks, Geese, Swans, Finches, Euphonias, Grebes, Herons, Bitterns, Hummingbirds, Ibises, Spoonbills, Kites, Hawks, Eagles, Mockingbirds, Thrashers, New World Quail, New World Sparrows, New World Warblers, Nuthatches, Oropendolas, Orioles, Blackbirds, Owls, Sandpipers, Snipes, Shrikes, Silky-flycatchers, Stilts, Avocets, Swifts, Thrushes, Tyrant Flycatchers, Woodpeckers, Wrens |
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| Country | United States |
| State or Province | California |
| Duration | Full Day |
| Included | Binoculars, Entry fees |
| Tour Types | Private tour |
More Information & Itinerary
Embark on an Unforgettable Birding Adventure in the Heart of the San Joaquin Valley
Join Rachel Clark on a full-day private tour through some of California’s best birding locations. With over a decade of experience as a wildlife biologist, Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge about avian behavior, habitats, and conservation.
✔ Included in the tour:
- Expert birding guidance with a seasoned wildlife biologist
- Customized itinerary based on target species and location
- Groups from 1 to 4 people
- National park fees included (if riding in the same vehicle)
- Loaner binoculars available (limited pairs available)
The San Joaquin Valley is vast, and its habitats are varied! Between the grasslands, marshes, riparian woodlands, arid plains, and ag lands, this region is home to a surprisingly numerous assemblage of bird species, many of which are range restricted! If you are interested in a guided birding tour in the central San Joaquin Valley, take a look at the list of target species. These tours are customized based solely on client needs. Let Rachel know what your target species are, whether you have any limitations with mobility, and she will design a tour based on seasonal bird movements and your specific needs!
Bird Species You May See (dependent upon location): California Quail, Clark’s Grebe, White-tailed Kite, Red-shouldered Hawk (California subspecies), Barn Owl (can be tricky to locate), Burrowing Owl, White-throated Swift, Anna’s Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird (spring/summer), Acorn Woodpecker, Nuttall’s Woodpecker, Prairie Falcon, California Scrub-Jay, Yellow-billed Magpie, Rock Wren, Mountain Bluebird (winter), Western Bluebird, Le Conte’s Thrasher, Phainopepla, California Towhee, Bell’s Sparrow, Western Tanager (spring and fall migration), Lazuli Bunting (spring/summer), Tricolored Blackbird, Lawrence’s Goldfinch (mostly spring/summer).
📅 Book your tour today and discover the incredible bird diversity of the San Joaquin Valley!
San Joaquin Valley California Full Day Tour
Explore the rich birdlife of San Joaquin Valley on a customized full-day tour with expert guide Rachel Clark. Whether you’re looking to spot a specific target species or simply enjoy a guided birding experience, Rachel will craft the perfect itinerary for you.
The vast San Joaquin Valley is highly varied in its habitat types, and very rich in the number of bird species that call it home! If you are interested in a guided birding tour in the central San Joaquin Valley, take a look at the list of target species below. These tours are 100% customizable based on client needs!
We will contact you to confirm the date, refine the start time as needed and customize your experience!
Pricing is in US Dollars
$425.00
*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.
Embark on an Unforgettable Birding Adventure in the Heart of the San Joaquin Valley
Join Rachel Clark on a full-day private tour through some of California’s best birding locations. With over a decade of experience as a wildlife biologist, Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge about avian behavior, habitats, and conservation.
✔ Included in the tour:
- Expert birding guidance with a seasoned wildlife biologist
- Customized itinerary based on target species and location
- Groups from 1 to 4 people
- National park fees included (if riding in the same vehicle)
- Loaner binoculars available (limited pairs available)
The San Joaquin Valley is vast, and its habitats are varied! Between the grasslands, marshes, riparian woodlands, arid plains, and ag lands, this region is home to a surprisingly numerous assemblage of bird species, many of which are range restricted! If you are interested in a guided birding tour in the central San Joaquin Valley, take a look at the list of target species. These tours are customized based solely on client needs. Let Rachel know what your target species are, whether you have any limitations with mobility, and she will design a tour based on seasonal bird movements and your specific needs!
Bird Species You May See (dependent upon location): California Quail, Clark’s Grebe, White-tailed Kite, Red-shouldered Hawk (California subspecies), Barn Owl (can be tricky to locate), Burrowing Owl, White-throated Swift, Anna’s Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird (spring/summer), Acorn Woodpecker, Nuttall’s Woodpecker, Prairie Falcon, California Scrub-Jay, Yellow-billed Magpie, Rock Wren, Mountain Bluebird (winter), Western Bluebird, Le Conte’s Thrasher, Phainopepla, California Towhee, Bell’s Sparrow, Western Tanager (spring and fall migration), Lazuli Bunting (spring/summer), Tricolored Blackbird, Lawrence’s Goldfinch (mostly spring/summer).
📅 Book your tour today and discover the incredible bird diversity of the San Joaquin Valley!
| Bird Families | Caracaras, Falcons, Cardinals & Allies, Crows, Jays, Ducks, Geese, Swans, Finches, Euphonias, Grebes, Herons, Bitterns, Hummingbirds, Ibises, Spoonbills, Kites, Hawks, Eagles, Mockingbirds, Thrashers, New World Quail, New World Sparrows, New World Warblers, Nuthatches, Oropendolas, Orioles, Blackbirds, Owls, Sandpipers, Snipes, Shrikes, Silky-flycatchers, Stilts, Avocets, Swifts, Thrushes, Tyrant Flycatchers, Woodpeckers, Wrens |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State or Province | California |
| Duration | Full Day |
| Included | Binoculars, Entry fees |
| Tour Types | Private tour |
Rachel Clark – Central California Birding Tours
Central California Birding Tours is owned and operated by Rachel Clark, who was born and raised in the central San Joaquin Valley. Rachel began birding at the age of nine when a Western Tanager landed in a mulberry tree in her parents’ backyard. From then on, she was completely obsessed, and all time spent out in nature took on a new meaning as she sought to see as many species as she could. Rachel has a degree in Animal Ecology from Iowa State University, and has worked as a Wildlife Biologist for over 10 years. After co-leading birding tours in various locations across the U.S., Rachel decided that guiding was what she really wanted to do. She founded Central California Birding Tours in June 2023, and has since guided people from across the U.S. and many places across the globe.
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