GyrKite Birding Tours

03/30/2026

Congratulations to for winning our Point Pelee tour giveaway!! We are looking forward to exploring the park with you this May!

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Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest and tagged your friends. We hope to see you out in the field sometime soon😄. For anyone who’s interested, we still have space open for a few our our tours this spring in Essex County : )

Happy Spring Birding,

- Alessandra and Kiah

03/16/2026

**Free Tour Giveaway!**

For the third spring since we got up and running, we are offering a free tour giveaway contest for two spots on a full day of adventuring around Point Pelee!

If you’re a beginner birder, our Point Pelee tours are the perfect way to dive right into learning about many species of migratory birds. If you’re a more experienced birding veteran we’ve also got you covered! Visiting Point Pelee in May is an excellent way to get ahead of the game on your year list, find rarities, and meet more people in the birding community!

To enter, all you have to do is follow our page and tag a friend in the comments. Each comment with a tag will count as an entry, and after March 22nd we will randomly select a winner from the participants!

To see our 2026 selection of Point Pelee Tours please visit our website: https://www.gyrkitetours.com/trails

Good Luck! 🦅✨

03/13/2026

There’s still time to sign up for our Algonquin Provincial Park trip next weekend! Join us for a fun day out in nature at an iconic Ontario birding destination. Early spring migrants, boreal specialties and the stunning scenery of Algonquin… what’s not to love?

Check out more info on our website 😊 Link in bio 🔗

02/18/2026

This spring, we will be guiding at Pelee Island for the entire first half of May!

The island is one of our favourite destinations in the province, and we’re excited to witness another season of thrilling migration on Lake Erie : )

Spots are booking up fast, but we still have some available dates open for private tours. With a trip list of over 130+ species possible, colourful songbirds and the relaxed pace of a small island community… what’s not to love?!

For more information, check out our website below ⬇️

https://www.gyrkitetours.com/trails

With an emphasis on education, conservation, and fun, GyrKite Birding Tours are ideal for birders of all levels. Choose from a variety of tours across Ontario, each with unique habitats and birdlife, and join us for an unforgettable birding experience. Contact us today to learn more, or to book your...

01/23/2026

How do you feel about these friends? Do they spark joy? Confusion? Perhaps the indescribable whimsy of your youth?

If any of these thoughts crossed your mind then do we have a proposition for you! Join us February 7/8 for an adventure to Niagara Falls where we will open your eyes to the world of these angelic creatures.

If you don’t already have a deep longing for understanding and appreciating gulls then you better search deeper! Or else!

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1,2. Iceland Gull (kumlieni)
3. Glaucous Gull
4. Herring Gull party + 1 (he goes to another school)

01/15/2026

Check out our newly updated Winter/Spring 2026 tours!

This year we will be travelling across the province to many of our favourite birding destinations, and there are plenty of chances for you to join us along the way : )

The schedule shown here excludes trips that have already been booked, so at the moment this is our availability for the upcoming tour season. Spots are filling up fast though, so don’t wait too long to book the tour you want😊

See our tour dates below!

More information on our website: https://www.gyrkitetours.com/trails

12/31/2025

📣New Blog Post Alert📣

Check out our new blog post about identifying Bald Eagle vs Golden Eagle. These two species are among the most frequent to come up in online identification discussions, so we thought we’d write a post to try and sort things out! 🦅

Link below⬇️
https://www.gyrkitetours.com/post/identification-series-eagles

12/20/2025

Looking for a fun Holiday gift for a friend or family member? Why not check out one of our 2026 tours☺️ From Pelee Island to Algonquin Park and Niagara Falls, we have a good selection of trips across the province during the next 6 months. Check out our tour lineup on our website (link in bio).

~ We also offer gift certificates that can be given to the recipient, contact us for more info : )

12/02/2025

Winter does not officially begin until December 21st, but here in Southern Ontario the bird life now has a definitive winter feel about it. With the last weeks temperatures dipping below the freezing mark in southern Ontario, many lingering birds have left for the year, replaced by northern breeding species that we only get a chance to see in the winter.

The next few months are an excellent time to observe species such as Snowy Owl, Redpoll, Rough-legged Hawk, Pine Grosbeak and more!

Check out the photo descriptions for more information on a few winter species!

📸 - Kiah Jasper

11/07/2025

Have a look at some of our favourite fall migrants! The end of fall migration draws near in southern Ontario as the winter migrants and nomadic finches trickle in. This transition period can be an exciting time for birders because weather systems can bring in all sorts of fantastic species that would be difficult for us to see otherwise. Sustained winds from the Hudson Bay towards the Great Lakes aid migrating pelagic species, and strong winds off the lakes can push them closer to shore. Sustained southern winds can push up vagrants from the states and even sometimes Central and South America. Don’t be afraid of harsh weather this November!

📸 by Kiah Jasper
1. Immature Sharp-shinned Hawk
2. Adult Red-shouldered Hawk
3. Cedar Waxwings
4. American Robin
5. Adult Red-tailed Hawk
6. Red-winged Blackbird and Brown-headed Cowbirds

08/01/2025

Our 2025 Hilliardton Overnight Tour date is set!
This 2.5 day adventure through boreal forest is one of our most popular tours, so make sure to book asap!

Hilliardton Marsh is a hidden gem located in the wilderness of the boreal forest in northern Ontario. September is a fantastic time to visit this area to witness the migration of hundreds of boreal breeding songbirds! We’ve also lined this trip up perfectly with the new moon of the lunar phase because we’re on the prowl for migrating owls! This tour includes a private night of owl banding with the Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Centre, with banding and handling demonstrations led by Alessandra Kite. 🦉 If you’ve never seen owls up close, this is the perfect opportunity to learn about these fascinating creatures and be a part of important conservation and population research. We will also be searching for boreal specialties such as Boreal Owl, Black-backed Woodpecker, American Goshawk, White-winged Crossbill and Boreal Chickadee!

Check out our website for more info: https://www.gyrkitetours.com/service-page/hilliardton-marsh-overnight-tour