Make the most of your Gulfcoast Birding Adventure!

Our experienced guides are dedicated to making your birdwatching adventure unforgettable.

Rosette Spoonbill and Great Egret Florida

After years of birdwatching experience, we founded Florida Gulfcoast Birdwatching Tours to help individuals and groups make their gulf coast Florida birdwatching dreams a reality.

Customize your experience.

Identify what birds you would like to see.

Not sure what species you would like to see? We can create an experience for you whether you are new to birdwatching, new to the area or are an experienced birder.

Visit the many habitats that Gulf Coast Florida has to offer.

Our area has amazing beaches, wonderful mangroves, and a variety of bird friendly preserves to make your trip special.

Expand your knowledge.

Join our monthly membership to get additional content, access to classes, events and more.

Explore Trip Options.

*Included Beginner’s Guide to Birdwatching
Receive expert tips for getting started, a checklist of birds that are available to see in the area, and eBird/Merlin tutorial.

Guided Trips Available

1/2 Day | Full Day | 2 Day Trips

Learn more about what trips are available and how you can book a birdwatching trip with us.

Half-Day Birdwatching Tour
$85.00
One time

Per person.


Full Day Custom Gulf Coast Birdwatching Tour (Approx. 7-8 hrs
$190.00
One time

This full-day custom tour is tailored to your birding interests, target species, and preferred pace. We'll visit a variety of rich habitats—from coastal beaches and salt marshes to inland preserves, wetlands, and pine flatwoods—to maximize both species diversity and memorable sightings. We may encounter everything from colorful Painted Buntings, secretive rails to soaring Bald Eagles, charismatic shorebirds, and vibrant waders like Roseate Spoonbills. We’ll customize the day to suit your goals.


✓ Picnic Lunch
2-Day Birdwatching Tour
$600.00
One time

Join us for an unforgettable two-day birding adventure through Southwest Florida’s most iconic habitats! We'll explore the lush old-growth cypress forests of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and venture into open prairies and urban green spaces to find the charismatic Burrowing Owl. This journey offers a chance to spot a wide variety of species, from secretive woodland birds to active ground-dwellers.

Who We Are.

Tony Ford

Birdwatching Guide / Owner


Patty Ford

Operations/ Owner


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Birdwatching Experience

We’ll be with you every step of the way.