Birding Retreats

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Texas Spring Migration
Apr 23
Texas Spring Migration

Spring in the Texas Hill Country delivers peak color and birdsong, with a luxury-paced escape into the Edwards Plateau featuring Painted Bunting, Golden-cheeked Warbler, and Black-capped Vireo.

Point Pelee Spring Migration
May 7
Point Pelee Spring Migration

Explore Canada’s top Spring Hotspot at Peak Migration. Over 30 Warbler species are seen in May at Point Pelee National Park.

Point Pelee Spring Migration
May 14
Point Pelee Spring Migration

Explore Canada’s top Spring Hotspot at Peak Migration. Over 30 Warbler species are seen in May at Point Pelee National Park.

California Mountain & Sea
Aug 19
California Mountain & Sea

The best of California birding—start to finish.
From high-elevation birding in the High Sierra Mountains to rare Central California specialties like California Condors, and a Monterey pelagic teeming with Albatross and seabirds, this tour delivers the full spectrum.

California Mountain & Sea
Aug 26
California Mountain & Sea

The best of California birding—start to finish.
From high-elevation birding in Yosemite to rare Central California specialties like California Condors, and a Monterey pelagic teeming with Albatross and seabirds, this tour delivers the full spectrum.

Saskatchewan Whooping Cranes
Oct 1
Saskatchewan Whooping Cranes

Witness the raw, wild spectacle of prairie migration—tens of thousands of geese, rare Whooping Cranes, and owls in hand under the stars.

Saskatchewan Whooping Cranes
Oct 8
Saskatchewan Whooping Cranes

Witness the raw, wild spectacle of prairie migration—tens of thousands of geese, rare Whooping Cranes, and owls in hand under the stars.

Prince Edward County Wine & Owls
Oct 15
Prince Edward County Wine & Owls

Late Fall Migration in Canada’s top tourist destination surrounded by wineries & breweries. Your chance to enjoy Migrants by day, Wine by afternoon and Owls by night.

Prince Edward County Wine & Owls
Oct 22
Prince Edward County Wine & Owls

Late Fall Migration in Canada’s top tourist destination surrounded by wineries & breweries. Your chance to enjoy Migrants by day, Wine by afternoon and Owls by night

Costa Rica Cloud Forest Retreat
Nov 14
Costa Rica Cloud Forest Retreat

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Costa Rica Cloud Forest Retreat
Nov 21
Costa Rica Cloud Forest Retreat

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Meet Rick szabo

- Rick Szabo, founder

“ Birding Retreats exist to bring people together through the simple joy of paying attention.

We’re a community built on curiosity, not competition—a space where birders of all levels can slow down, look up, and experience nature side by side. Leave your life admin, stress, and life lists at the door. Bring binoculars, wonder, and a sense of humor.

Our trips are about connection—to the land, to the birds, to each other. They’re a chance to unplug from the noise and return to what’s real: good people, shared stories, migration magic, and the thrill of spotting something wild.

Led with care, heart, and a little mischief, these retreats are a reminder that joy isn’t found in checking off boxes—it’s found in the in-between moments.

This is birding for the soul. “

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This Isn't Your Typical Bird Tour

Reviews from Fellow Birders

  • M. G.

    "Rick is a huge, brilliant, happy personality and his BOUNDING enthusiasm is only matched by his depth of knowledge on the birds which he clearly adores sharing.

    Has a very good way of teaching birding by ear too which s a very, very difficult skill to teach. Very fun, cheeky, and hilarious. But also very keenly aware of everyones welfare and always checking to make sure we'd all seen the birdsetc.

    Good bloke.

    Point Pelee

  • K.M.

    Can't say enough. Gifted, skilled, incredible birder with encyclopedic knowledge.

    Went above and beyond to make the trip fulfilling and memorable and to find us as many birds as possibly!

    Also accommodated every need of every person on the trip - I do not know how he did it but he did.

    Point Pelee

  • S.G.

    The guides were excellent, very good knowledge of birds and bird calls.

    Very easy to get on with. Good fun. They made us all feel at ease from day one

    Point Pelee
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