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See Rules & RegulationsCOVID-19We offer the best tours possible, all while respecting the province's health protocols and safety requirements.
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View DetailsCome Birding With Us!Birding by Season offers year-round, immersive and authentic birding experiences that benefit conservation, within the unique setting and culture of Southwestern Newfoundland.
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See the tour!The French Ancestors RouteJoin us on our 2-day birding tour of the Port au Port Peninsula, including an overnight stay in Cape St. George.
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See the tour!Indigenous ToursExplore a migratory bird sanctuary and connect with nature on your Mi'kmaq medicine walk.
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View DetailsNature Conservancy of Canada Nature ReservesThis 1-day birding tour guides us through Codroy Valley and stunning scenery as we explore one of the richest birding areas on the Island.
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View Bird GuideExplore the Birds of Southwestern NewfoundlandCatch a glimpse of some of the birds unique to our corner of the province!
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Visit BlogWhat's New?Keep up with the latest news from Birding by Season on our blog page. Updated regularly with sightings, pictures and information!
Newfoundland Birding Tours that Benefit Conservation
Unique Guided Birding Tours
Birding by Season’s tours are relaxed and personal. Your host, Janice, brings her First Nations heritage and passion for birds and protecting natures’ gifts to every tour. Together you will explore beautiful beaches with sculpted sand dunes. Boreal forests. Salt marshes. A unique estuary. One of the oldest tree fossil beds in the world. A rare limestone barrens. It’s all waiting for you in Southwestern Newfoundland!
We offer guided single and multi-day birding tours for individuals and small groups:
- Intimate tours, with group sizes of up to 8 people (plus your guide)
- Tours can be customized at a pace set by you
- Offered year round
- We focus on the protection of birds and their habitats
- A picnic-style lunch is included
All tours begin and end in Stephenville – 2 hours from the Port aux Basques Ferry, 1.5 hours from Deer Lake Airport or fly into Stephenville Airport.
For now, all guided tours at Birding by Season are private, self-drive tours (your guide will be in a separate car). You can customize a guided tour or if you are looking for a bit more freedom, we can prepare a flexible, Do-it-Yourself tour for you or your bubble. If you are planning to stay in the area and would like to combine tours, we would be happy to assist you with overnight accommodations and your vehicle rental, if you require one.
Why Choose Birding by Season?

Ecotours
Our interpretative tours are educational and contribute to the conservation of local bird habitat.

Experienced Guide
Your local birding guide is well versed in behaviour patterns and prime sighting locations.

All Inclusive
Lunch and transportation included during your tour. Multi-day tours include accommodations.