Pelee Island Overnight Private Tour

Tour Description

This tour will cover 2.5 days of birding with a small private group led by two expert birders at your pace, covering topics of your interest. Activities will include exploring the unique Alvar habitats of Pelee Island, which are perfect for looking for endemic or rare flora and fauna, such as Blue Racer, Small Mouth Salamander, Yellow-breasted Chat, and Climbing Prairie Rose. We will bird along the beaches of both Pelee Island's peninsulas in search of migratory songbirds such as Blackburnian Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler, American Redstart, Palm Warbler, and Scarlet Tanager. The peninsulas of Pelee Island are also good locations to spot southern specialties that strayed farther north such as, Summer Tanager, White-eyed Vireo, Yellow-throated warbler, and Blue Grosbeak. The chorus of numerous frogs and marsh birds will serenade us back to where we're spending the night, and along the way we will keep an eye out for one of Pelee Island's most sought after specialties: the Grey Fox. We plan to start early each morning and spend the whole day visiting peak birding and naturalist hotspots across the Island. We will also drop by the Pelee Island Bird Observatory to check out their banding station and operations. There are so many unique and exciting habitats to visit that we will have a pretty packed adventure! The tour will end at noon after two full days of adventuring. This hike is accessible for those with physical challenges; the trails are well maintained and flat. There is a few hundred meters of sand on the beaches. We will spend the day birding at a slow and relaxed pace, taking frequent stops along the way. Bathroom stops will be spaced throughout the day and easily accessible. Pricing: $1000 for up to 4 participants, +$150 for each additional person. You will be contacted after booking for details. *Notes* -the ferry ride to and from Pelee Island will not be covered by this tour, it is your responsibility to book your own transportation to and from the island. Show up at least 30 minutes before your ferry departure time to ensure a timely departure. -accommodation will not be provided by GyrKite Birding Tours, however a list of recommendations will be provided upon booking. -bring your own lunches, snacks, and water (keep hydrated!) -dinner will not be provided, however recommendations will be provided upon booking. -sunscreen, a hat, and rubber boots are mandatory for this tour. -a scope will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

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