Discover Connecticut’s ecosystems by kayak on guided tours through forested rivers, freshwater and saltwater marshes, and tidal rivers. All equipment included.
Choose morning, midafternoon, sunset, or moonlight paddles for an unforgettable experience.
09/07/2026
Gorgeous night on the CT River watching the swallow show. We are done with public tours for the year, but still have a few private tours for two available. We might be able to sneak in a third kayak if you have a party of 3, let us know.
https://www.wanderlustecotours.com/birding-wildlife
Photo credit to Janet Dorrance
09/06/2026
There are a few tickets left for tonight’s swallow migration and murmuration tour.
https://www.wanderlustecotours.com/event-details/tree-swallow-migration-september-6-rain-date-in-effect
09/05/2026
Join a group kayaking tour, or create a private tour for two here: https://www.wanderlustecotours.com/birding-wildlife
Happy Friday! Here is some video from Thursday evening. The birds are very active, coming in and flying off multiple times before sunset. We even saw a little bit of a funnel last night.
The last clip shows a perigrine falcon looking for a quick meal and the effectiveness of a swarm in protecting the birds from predators.
Videos don't do it justice. To see the action in person, sign up for our Saturday night tour.
All equipment provided! Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Tickets: https://www.wanderlustecotours.com/event-details/tree-swallow-migration-september-5
Monday evenings show was great! The birds seemed to come down early and fly back off a few times. Each night is a different surprise.
Did you know that tree swallows live on average 2-3 years, but can live up to 12?!
Looking forward to this weekend's trips! Come witness the amazing nature the Connecticut River Valley has to offer.
Get your tickets for this weekend’s tour here: https://www.wanderlustecotours.com/birding-wildlife
Join us on this intermediate tour to see hundreds of thousands of tree swallows on their annual migration. All equipment included.
https://www.wanderlustecotours.com/birding-wildlife
08/29/2026
Gorgeous night on the CT River watching for the tree swallow show!
8/28 Tree Swallow Report:
6% chance of rain, which we got for a few minutes, then it cleared to be one of the most beautiful nights.
Good swallow show - lots of action after they flushed in this shot the camera had a hard time showing this smaller group of birds joining the massive numbers already in the sky. We saw several murmurations, then they settled quietly into the reeds.
Looking forward to going out again. It is always a better show in real life. Next group tours are Friday and Saturday Sept 4th and 5th. https://www.wanderlustecotours.com/birding-wildlife
Or send me a message if you want a different date as a private tour.
Get an upclose view of the tree swallow migration and murmuration. Naturalist Led guided kayaking tour. All equipment included.
Learn more or register at: https://www.wanderlustecotours.com/birding-wildlife
Intermediate level due to length (over 2 miles each way, but with the tides), current (tidal with possible wakes from boats), and time of day (we will return to the launch after dark).