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Avocet Tours Birdwatching tours worldwide, with trips meticulously planned and expertly led. Based in Canada's Okanagan Valley, let us help plan your next holiday.

" Leaders in the field" is our motto, and this rings true as we not only are leading the way in birdwatching and nature tours, but our leaders are also very experienced and have spent a lot of time in the field sharpening their skills. Our tours are meticulously planned, with expertise and experience, and our guides make sure you see the birds and have the best possible experience. We travel to a

number of locations across North America, with new itineraries to Florida, Arizona, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Mexico on our website. Travel with Avocet Tours and let us show you the birds - Chris Charlesworth

Spending a little time with this Northern Saw-Whet Owl was a treat. Found while scouting for upcoming tours, guide Chris...
04/10/2026

Spending a little time with this Northern Saw-Whet Owl was a treat. Found while scouting for upcoming tours, guide Chris Charlesworth photographed this bird in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. April, 2026.

Redpolls have been quite uncommon in British Columbia’s Southern Interior for the past few winters. This winter, most re...
02/26/2026

Redpolls have been quite uncommon in British Columbia’s Southern Interior for the past few winters. This winter, most reports come from the plateau, over 1200 meters in elevation, where there are also loads of White-winged Crossbills. This one, photographed by Chris Charlesworth, was east of Lake Country. Feb 2026.

This adult American Goshawk soared over me, periodically doing a display flight as it turned circles against the blue sk...
02/25/2026

This adult American Goshawk soared over me, periodically doing a display flight as it turned circles against the blue sky. Lake Country, British Columbia. Feb 2026. Photo: Chris Charlesworth

I was fortunate enough to see this American Goshawk recently. Uncommon in the forests of British Columbia’s Okanagan Val...
02/25/2026

I was fortunate enough to see this American Goshawk recently. Uncommon in the forests of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, this one was enjoying morning sun in the hills east of Lake Country.

A pair of Snow Buntings graced the shores of Okanagan Lake in Kelowna yesterday. Arctic breeders around the globe, they ...
02/17/2026

A pair of Snow Buntings graced the shores of Okanagan Lake in Kelowna yesterday. Arctic breeders around the globe, they favour grassland, beaches, and farmland in the winter months. Photo by Chris Charlesworth. February 15, 2026.

A recent day trip yielded a number of exciting species, including two male Spruce Grouse. This one was photographed by C...
02/09/2026

A recent day trip yielded a number of exciting species, including two male Spruce Grouse. This one was photographed by Chris Charlesworth east of Lake Country, British Columbia. February 2026.

While guiding a day tour today, we ran into this hyped up male Ruffed Grouse as it displayed next to the road. Lake Coun...
02/07/2026

While guiding a day tour today, we ran into this hyped up male Ruffed Grouse as it displayed next to the road. Lake Country, British Columbia. Photo by Chris Charlesworth. Feb 6, 2016.

Interested in seeing some sought-after owls this winter? Join our Alberta Winter Owls tour, Mar 3 to 5, 2026. Great chan...
12/04/2025

Interested in seeing some sought-after owls this winter? Join our Alberta Winter Owls tour, Mar 3 to 5, 2026. Great chance to see Snowy Owl, Great Gray Owl, Northern Hawk-Owl and much more! See our website. www.avocettours.ca

This male Bluethroat was a real treat to see with my Partnership for International Birding group in Alaska. This bird wa...
06/08/2025

This male Bluethroat was a real treat to see with my Partnership for International Birding group in Alaska. This bird was along the Nome/Teller Hwy. May 2025. Photo by Chris Charlesworth.

Another trip report has just gone up on our blog www.avocettours.wordpress.com This one from Melissa Hafting on our rece...
05/25/2025

Another trip report has just gone up on our blog www.avocettours.wordpress.com This one from Melissa Hafting on our recent tour to Point Pelee Ontario.

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Read trip report by Avery Bartels, from his fantastic tour to Sri Lanka in Feb / Mar.
05/25/2025

Read trip report by Avery Bartels, from his fantastic tour to Sri Lanka in Feb / Mar.

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