Experience Point Pelee Like an Expert Birder and Finally See the Warblers Everyone Comes Here For
Instead of wandering crowded trails hoping to find the migration, you'll spend the day with a professional guide who knows exactly where the birds are moving so you can see more birds, learn faster, and actually enjoy the experience from sunrise to afternoon.
Reserve Your SpotSmall group experience • Beginner friendly • Peak migration dates • Guided by Rick
Tour Starts In:
"Spring migration at Point Pelee only happens once a year."
This May 15-17, thousands of warblers cross Lake Erie and descend on Point Pelee National Park. Most people will never see this spectacle. You can.
"Birding Retreats exist to bring people together through the simple joy of paying attention.
We're a community built on curiosity, not competition. A space where birders of all levels can slow down, look up, and experience nature side by side. Leave your stress and life lists at the door. Bring binoculars, wonder, and a sense of humor.
Our trips are about connection: to the land, to the birds, to each other. They're a chance to unplug from the noise and return to what's real: good people, shared stories, migration magic, and the thrill of spotting something wild.
Led with care, heart, and a little mischief, these retreats are a reminder that joy isn't found in checking off boxes. It's found in the in-between moments.
This is birding for the soul."
- Rick Szabo, founder
NBC Destination X Winner | 14 Years Birding Experience | 186K Instagram Followers
Rick Knows Point Pelee the Way Most People Know Their Own Backyard
Expert Point Pelee Guide
Rick has guided dozens of birders through Point Pelee each spring. He knows which trail holds birds, hears calls in the shrubs before others, and ensures no one misses top sightings. Whether you're new to warblers or an experienced birder, Rick meets you where you are and tailors each weekend. No fixed itinerary — he reads the park in real time and adjusts the schedule so every hour counts.
Reviews from Fellow Birders
What's Included
Everything You Need for an Amazing Day at Point Pelee
✓ 8-9 Hours Guided Tour at Point Pelee
Expert birding at Canada's #1 spring migration hotspot
✓ Access to Peak Migration (May 15-17)
Rick's tours only happens 3 days per year when 100,000 birds cross Lake Erie
✓ Birding With Rick Gear Kit
Exclusive Point Pelee retreat pin + hat
✓ Small Group Experience (Max 10 People)
Personal attention from Rick
✓ Complete Day Itinerary Planned
Rick plans the perfect itinerary
Your Day at Point Pelee
Meet at Visitor Center
Quick intro, overview of the day, then board the tram to The Tip
THE TIP (Peak Magic Hour)
Warblers feeding at arm's reach. If conditions are right, we may witness "fallout" mornings where birds are everywhere. This is the kind of birding people remember for a lifetime.
Woodland Trails
ID coaching through diverse habitats at Point Pelee. Rick guides you through woodlands, marsh edges, and lakeside scrub.
Lunch Break
Bring your own picnic or grab food at the Visitor Centre (hot dogs, burgers, the famous "birdseed" cookie)
Hillman Marsh
Shorebirds + rare sightings. We adapt based on what's best: marsh birds on the boardwalk or pivot to any rare species reported in the region.
Tour Ends
Full eBird checklist sent to you. Walk away with 60-80 species and unforgettable memories.
Is This Tour For You?
This Tour Is Perfect If You:
- Are a beginner or enthusiast (all ages welcome!)
- Have never been birding (most haven't!)
- Can't tell a warbler from a sparrow yet
- Want to escape screens for 8 hours
- Love nature but need a guide
- Are curious about the migration spectacle at Point Pelee
Not a Fit If You:
- Prefer solo birding (this is small group)
- Expect guaranteed species lists (nature varies!)
All ages welcome | Small groups of 10 | Moderate walking
See What You'll Experience
Quick Answers
Past Trips
Real moments from Birding Tours with Rick
🔴 Only 25 Spots Left
May 15, 16 & 17 are the ONLY dates this year at Point Pelee.
Once migration peaks, it's over.