Premium small-group birding · Since 2014

Chase the world's rarest birds, in groups of eight.

Four 21-day expeditions a year, each led by expert ornithologists. From Anatolian endemics to Amazonian jewels — fully guided, fully catered, never crowded.

8–12Travelers per trip
21Days, full board
4Continents a year
1,400+Species logged
Why birders choose us

Serious birding, quietly luxurious

We keep groups tiny, guides world-class, and logistics invisible — so you can focus on the canopy.

Tiny groups

Never more than 12 guests, so every scope view and every call is shared without a scrum.

Expert leaders

Resident ornithologists and local trackers who know the territory call-by-call, season-by-season.

Full coverage

21 days, all lodging, internal transfers, permits and meals handled. You bring binoculars; we bring everything else.

The 2026–27 calendar

Four expeditions. Four ecosystems.

A new corner of the world every quarter — book one, or follow the whole circuit.

From the field

What our travelers say

★★★★★

"We saw the Resplendent Quetzal on day three. I've waited forty years for that bird."

Margaret H.Portland, OR
★★★★★

"Eight guests, two guides, zero chaos. The most relaxed serious birding I've ever done."

David & Susan R.Austin, TX
★★★★★

"The Gambia trip added 190 lifers to my list. Logistics were absolutely flawless."

Robert C.Asheville, NC

Seats fill a year ahead.

Reserve with a deposit and lock 2026–27 pricing today.

The 2026–27 calendar

Four expeditions. Four ecosystems.

One small-group departure each quarter, every itinerary 21 days and capped at twelve guests. Built around real sites and seasons, led by us. Click any trip for the full day-by-day.

Bird photography & archaeology

Cultural tours of Türkiye

Small-group journeys pairing world-class archaeology with a feature bird every day — from Göbekli Tepe and the Hittites to the wetlands, lakes and mountains of Anatolia.

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Expedition overview

Trip highlights

Route at a glance

Day-by-day itinerary

Signature target species

Who we are

A small team, a shared obsession

BirdTwitcher was built by two field naturalists who were tired of crowded, rushed tours. We run a handful of trips a year, lead them ourselves, and treat every guest like a fellow birder.

We started BirdTwitcher in 2014 with one rule: keep groups small enough that everyone gets the bird. A decade later that hasn't changed. We cap every expedition at twelve, travel slowly, and spend our days where the birds are — not in transit.

Between us we've guided across the Western Palearctic, West Africa, Southeast Asia and the Neotropics. We handle every detail ourselves, from the lodges to the local trackers we've worked with for years, so you can keep your eyes on the canopy.

2014Founded
11Years guiding
1,400+Species logged
4.9★Average trip rating
Your guides

The people in the field with you

Ali Hakan Özel

Ali Hakan Özel

Founder & Lead Ornithologist

Ali Hakan has spent over twenty years in the field, from the raptor cliffs of the Bosphorus to the cloud forests of the Andes. A Turkish ornithologist and former bird-ringing instructor, he knows the calls of the Western Palearctic by heart and leads our Türkiye & Cyprus and Gambia expeditions. His patience at a stakeout is legendary.

Erica Suppa

Erica Suppa

Co-Founder & Expedition Leader

Erica is a naturalist and wildlife photographer who fell for the tropics on her first trip to Costa Rica and never looked back. She leads our Malaysia & Borneo and Costa Rica & South America expeditions, with a gift for finding skulking pittas and a deep knowledge of Neotropical hummingbirds. She also runs our conservation partnerships.

From the field

Photography by Erica Suppa

A few favourites shot on our expeditions. See more on @erica.suppa.

Galleries

From the field

Photographs from our expeditions, curated by the BirdTwitcher team.

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Target list

Birds & the birds you'll see

The headline species we chase on each expedition. Filter by destination.

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Your trip

Expedition
Dates
Duration21 days, full board
Travelers2
Price / person
Deposit due today
A 20% refundable deposit secures your seat. Balance due 120 days before departure. Group capped at 12 — typically 8.
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Contact us

Questions about a destination, fitness level, or custom dates? Our birding specialists are based in the US.

Email

hello@birdtwitcher.com

Phone

+1 (888) 555-BIRD · Mon–Fri, 9–6 ET

Office

118 Heron Walk, Asheville, NC 28801

Common questions

How fit do I need to be?

Most days are gentle walks on trails and boardwalks. Each expedition page lists its activity level; our guides set an unhurried pace.

What's included in the price?

All lodging, all meals, internal transfers, park permits, guiding and gratuities for local staff. International airfare is separate.

Do I need my own scope?

No — guides carry premium scopes for the group. Bring your own binoculars and camera.

What is the deposit policy?

A 20% refundable deposit holds your seat. Full refund up to 120 days before departure.