Bird Watching Tour with Local Ecologist

$300
per person.
6
10+
Bus and Walk

Discover the incredible birdlife of the Byron Bay region with Caitlin “Skye” Weatherstone, a local ecologist and experienced bird researcher. This 6 hour birdwatching tour takes you through three stunning habitats—wetland, woodland, and rainforest—to spot a wide range of native and migratory birds while learning about their unique behaviours and environments.

Tour Highlights

  • Expert Guide: Skye is a trained ecologist with extensive fieldwork experience in Northern NSW and Far North Queensland.
  • Three Unique Habitats: Explore wetland, woodland, and rainforest ecosystems in one morning.
  • Picnic Brunch in the Rainforest: Enjoy a locally sourced picnic surrounded by nature.
  • Small-Group Experience: Personalised attention to help you find and identify more birds.
  • Convenient Pickups: Pickup from your Byron Bay accommodation at 7:00 am and return by 1:00 pm.

Birds You May See

Wetland Birds:
Australasian Grebe, Comb-crested Jacana, Australian Pelican, Little Pied Cormorant, Great Cormorant, Black-winged Stilt, Black-fronted Dotterel, Red-kneed Dotterel, Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Hardhead Duck, Baillon’s Crake, Royal Spoonbill, Black-necked Stork, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Brahminy Kite,  Azure Kingfisher, Leaden Flycatcher.

Woodland Birds:
Rainbow Bee eater, Superb Fairy-wren, Red-backed Fairy-wren, Variegated Fairy-wren, Brown Quail, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo, Rainbow Lorikeet, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Eastern Rosella, Pheasant Coucal,  Channel-billed Cuckoo, Forest Kingfisher, Eastern Spinebill, Noisy Friarbird, Red-browed Finch, Eastern Yellow Robin, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike.

Rainforest Birds:
Noisy Pitta (cooler months), Emerald Dove, Brown Cuckoo Dove, Large Billed Scrub Wren, Pale Yellow Robin, Rufous Shrike Thrush, Rufous Fantail, Grey Fantail, Lewins Honey eater, Eastern Whipbird, Wonga Pigeon, Spectacled Monarch, Green Catbird, Brown Thornbill, Wompoo Pidgeon.

Tour Details

  • Schedule: Tuesdays (private tours available on request)
  • Duration: 6 hours (7:00 am – 1:00 pm)
  • Pickup: Byron Bay accommodation
  • Includes: Transport, expert guide, all birdwatching equipment, and picnic brunch
  • Perfect For: Birdwatchers, nature photographers, and anyone passionate about Australian wildlife

Book your Byron Bay Bird Watching Tour today for an unforgettable morning exploring the best bird habitats of the Northern Rivers region with a local expert!

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