Greetings Birders!
October is upon us and 2026 has literally flown by! We have enjoyed traveling with many of you this year on successful trips to Brazil, Oregon, Lesvos, Cyprus, Costa Rica, Tanzania, Yellowstone, Colombia, Bulgaria, and Romania.
Photos and reports>.

As we look ahead to 2027, many of our tours are full already, but some have a few spaces left and are listed below. If you'd like to travel with us in 2027, don't delay. Contact me now to hold your place! [email protected]

2027 Sunrise Birding Tours with Availability

TANZANIA:
Birding Safari in the Serengeti
March 31 - April 11, 2027
Last spaces! Info & reservations>
Contact [email protected]

LESVOS Spring Migration,
April 18 – 25, 2027
Plus! Orchid Extension,
April 15 – 18, 2027
Last spaces! Info & reservations>
Contact [email protected]

 

CANADA: Wild Alberta
May 27 – June 5, 2027
Plus! Banff & Jasper extension
June 5 – 10, 2027
Last 3 spaces!
Info & reservations>
Contact [email protected]

 

CANADA: Nova Scotia
August 10 – 18, 2027
Info & reservations>
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PORTUGAL &
SOUTHERN SPAIN
September 10 - 22, 2027
Last 3 spaces!
Info & reservations>
Portugal and southern Spain offer an exceptional combination of landscapes and birdlife, with an extraordinary diversity of habitats packed into a relatively compact region. From the vast tidal estuaries of the Tagus and Sado to the open plains of the Alentejo, the wetlands and coastal lagoons of the Algarve, the marshes of Doñana, and finally the dramatic Strait of Gibraltar, each area supports a distinctive community of birds. MORE> Contact [email protected] to hold your space!

 

COLOMBIA: Choco Specialties at Araucana Lodge
December 11 - 18, 2027 Info & reservations>
Our February 2027 tour to Araucana Lodge is full so we've added another departure! This popular one-center tour stays at one of Colombia’s most luxurious birding lodges, offering very comfortable accommodations near some of the best birding sites in western Colombia. Araucana Lodge is designed specifically for birders and nature lovers, with spacious rooms and all the comforts that ensure a good night’s rest. For those who enjoy bird photography, Araucana Lodge and the reserves nearby have excellent feeder set-ups that provide some of the best photographic opportunities in Colombia. MORE>
Contact [email protected] to hold your space!

 

Looking for another destination?
Check with our friends at Bird's Wildlife & Nature>

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IT'S RAPTOR MIGRATION SEASON!
Come see us at the Greenwich HawkWatch Festival!
Saturday, October 3, 2026 (RESCHEDULED DATE), 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Audubon Center in Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT, 06831

Sunrise Birding LLC is thrilled to sponsor this annual celebration of the importance of birds of prey and their incredible migratory journeys. The day features hawks and owls up close during live raptor presentations, hawk identification workshops, live music, and pizza. Stop by and say hi to Gina & Steve at the Sunrise Birding stand. More info at
https://www.audubon.org/greenwich/explore/hawk-watch-fest-greenwich-audubon-center

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LATEST TRIP REPORTS>

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Click here for the recording of>
Connecting Flyways, Protecting Forests
With Jose Pablo Castillo
Monday, June 22, 2026, 7:00 – 8:00 pm (EDT)

Please consider supporting the important work
of the Cerúlea Environmental Association>

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IN CONSERVATION WITH...
See the recording of Gina's conversation with David Lindo, the Urban Birder about Birding Tours in the USA. Recording on YouTube>
More about the Urban Birder>

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BIRDING ON THE EDGE
Check out Julian Hough's new web siteBirding on the Edge where he shares his expertise on the joys, problems and pitfalls of birding gained over 50 years in the field and guiding across six continents. The site promises essays and stories, travel tips, field identification and other Pro-ID tips and resource guides. Check it out!

 

 

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