Spectacular concentrations of nesting Brown Noddies and Sooty Terns are a main draw,but there are many other attractions in the Gulf Stream waters en route or at the Dry Tortugas themselves: Audubon's Shearwaters, Magnificent Frigate birds, Bridled and Roseate terns, and Brown and Masked boobies. Even Black Noddy, White-tailed Tropicbird,and Red-footed Booby (considered rare possibilities) were all seen in the 2007 season .

But seabirds aren’t the only draw. The isolated Tortugas offer a resting place for tired northbound migrants crossing the Gulf in April and early May, and consequently there is often a good (and sometimes spectacular, depending on weather) variety and number of land birds on the islands. And there is always the possibility of a West Indian vagrant, which adds the spice of discovery to every outing in the Tortugas. Join us for an exciting return to the Tortugas!

Join a Birding Expedition follow the links below 2008/2009 dates now available for reservations!