The Early Birds
Overview
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3 hours
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ONE DAY BIRDING TOUR
The morning hours are the ideal time for bird and wildlife activity. Come find exciting species with Drake Bay Birdwatching.
The early bird walk starts 5:30 AM in and around the Drake Bay area, and extends for about 3 hours. The tour is a walking easy hiking routes around private gardens, forest edges, and riversides. We will go through new and old growth forest, open areas and shorelines. Your expert birding guides are well familiarized with the local birdlife and beyond. Each is equipped with HD spotting scope, field guides, good bird songs knowledge and a sharp-eye so you don’t miss any specie on your list.
You also can send a list of specific local bird species you want to find in the Osa Peninsula area so we can plan the best route to find them. While there are never any guarantees in nature, we strive to keep up to date on which locations are more active than others during certain times and seasons.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Drake Bay
Birders here will have the opportunity to start their birding adventure at sea level, surrounded by a river mouth very near, gardens, forest and rural trails, the Agujitas beach is frequented by terns, kingfishers, tanagers, flycatchers and many more.
What‘s Included
Use of HD spotting scope
Pro local birding guide
Options
The Early Birds
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Birds and more birds
rodneyt624,,Aug 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Birds and more birds, love CR and how easy it is to find birds. our guide was very good and patient, happy to show us every single bird along the way
A absolute delight to see so many birds on just one morning!
D9841COkarenk,,Nov 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An early start but well worth it. A beautiful trip which goes onto private land. It was so peaceful. Do bring water with you and wear good walking shoes. A trip with a lovely Guide that is very passionate about their work.
An incredible 53 species in one tour!
MiljaCanada,,Nov 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We met Elia at 6am for a bird watching tour around Drake Bay. I was blown away that we saw a whopping 53 species in 3 hours! The tour was an enjoyable and educational time. Elia knew a lot about the species and her passion was very clear. She taught us the kinds of trees that birds are often found in which we can use in the future. Overall thrilled with the experience!
Terrific birding in Drake!
Pete B,,Mar 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Walter met us at the specified time and place and we set out by foot. Almost immediately, we identified shore birds, soaring birds, and birds in the trees and brush. We walked to a special meadow where 3 species of humming birds were seen. Totaled too many birds to name here, but highlights were a pair of scarlet macaws, a pair of fiery billed aracaris, and the aforementioned hummers. Walter is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and he has excellent equipment. Unless you have terrific equipment of your own, he’ll have you covered.
Birding with Walter in Drake Bay
LucasW598,,Feb 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend Walter - he was a fantastic guide with a wealth of knowledge! Walter knows of all the birding hotspots and is very familiar with the area, so he knows when and where to be, making the most of your time out there. Walter went above and beyond to try to hit the birds on my “want” list and then even provided me with a list of locations to check out after the tour, in hopes of seeing some birds we didn’t see during the tour (and he was right about where to find them afterwards!). I can’t say enough about Walter, if you’re interested in birding- you won’t be disappointed here!
Stop looking for the perfect guide, he's here!
Db120291,,Jan 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Where to start with Walter?! Truly a great man, who is really passionate about wildlife. He is an excellent guide. We spent a few hours with him in Drake Bay, and would have loved to have spent many more with him. His knowledge of wildlife is excellent, and he was one of the best guides we had in Costa Rica. He helped us spot so many birds, and could instantly recognise birds from their calls. It was truly a pleasure to meet Walter, and I hope our paths cross again one day. All the best Walter, and thanks for an amazing experience. Good luck with your future endeavours.
Awesome birding tour
Sherry D,,Dec 31, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I loved our birding tour in Drake Bay with Walter this morning. His passion for birding is infectious, and he was equally passionate re providing helpful info on birds we saw, getting his spotting scope positioned just right, and taking great photos. I would highly recommend!
Walter - world-class guide!
953orenc,,Dec 25, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Walter is the actual embodiment of pura vida! If you are looking for someone passionate about nature and birding, with incredible spotting abilities, an incredible fund of knowledge, and an infectious enthusiasm… look no further. Wonderful, wonderful experience. When we come back to Costa Rica, we will find Walter first and then plan our activities around his availability.
Discover the birds of Drake Bay
V8439KQbrigitte,,Sep 11, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable experience! Walter is a very good guide who knows the birds of the area perfectly and knows where to find the most shy. It will meet your expectations, whether you are amateur or experienced.
Amazing Birding in Drake Bay
Rob wsmith,,Sep 2, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was lucky enough to do a private birding tour with Walter. He is an amazingly passionate and knowledgeable birder who is bursting with information on all birds of the osa peninsula. We were fortunate to see a perched king vulture, a white-crested coquette, a garden emerald and several other endemic species. I highly recommend going on this tour, it was definitely one of my highlights of my trip to Costa Rica.
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