Virginia birdwatching is at its best here! Excitement is in the air when you join one of Assateague Explorer's Bird Watching Cruises in this special region of Virginia. See a rich variety of bird species along Assateague Island National Seashore. Bald eagles are spotted almost every day. Our bird watching cruises offer you the best way to experience many of the shore birds along the Refuge.

Surround yourself with a mixture of species in this sanctuary. The extensive mudflats here are the perfect place to see oystercatchers, plovers and more on your birding voyage along Assateague's calm waterway. It is a thrilling experience and the most efficient way to to see shore birds and other species of birds here. Our Chincoteague Island native captain knows where to take you birding in this part of Virginia. Many birds you will encounter with us are in secluded parts of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Refuge. We have binoculars and a bird book for you to use while on the tour but feel free to bring yours also.

We take you to parts of Chincoteague NWR that provide an awe-inspiring experience. This area is exceptionally important for migrating birds. We see different species of migratory shore birds most every day on our tours (May - October). You will go to areas where we encounter bald eagles on a daily basis.

Our birding trips travel the protected inner coastal waters along Assateague Island, Chincoteague and Wallops Island in Virginia. You'll experience the best scenery that Assateague and Chincoteague Island offer. Magnificent coves, creeks and salt marshes await you. We search for osprey, black skimmers, oyster catchers, peregrine falcons, terns, pelicans, godwits, curlews, plovers, dunlins and more. The birding cruises take you to see the most beautiful and wildlife abundant areas of the refuge. You will treasure the wildlife and scenic wetlands you discover near the Assateague Lighthouse and many seldom visited pristine areas here. Migrating species stop here during the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons.

Birding cruises depart from Chincoteague Island, Virginia (Be sure to call ahead for reservations). Driving Directions