For information on our popular Dawn Tours up Whiteface Mountain for Bicknell’s Thrush and other high elevation species, see our Bicknell’s Thrush Tours page for details.
Our services include guided birding for full days, half days, nocturnal outings, and multiple-day packages.
We also offer presentations and workshops on various Northern NY avian topics. Please let us know if you are interested in a presentation as part of your birding day or as an independent event.
Fees
AAEW prefers to use its high clearance SUV, which seats eight. So leave the driving and maneuvering to us – mileage will be charged at the current IRS standard mileage rate at the time of your tour.
| Guiding Fee (Plus mileage) | |
| Full Day (Up to 10 hours) – First Birder | $300 |
| Full Day – Each Additional birder | $50 |
| Half Day (Up to 5 hours) – First Birder | $240 |
| Half Day – Each Additional Birder | $40 |
| Per Hour (Over 10 hours) | $50 |
| Group Tour Fee (Flat rate includes mileage*) | |
| Full Day (Up to 10 hours) | $600 |
| Half Day (Up to 5 hours) | $400 |
| Per Hour (Over 10 hours) | $50 |
| *Additional mileage fee for St. Lawrence Valley Trips | $100 |
Wheelchair Accessibility
Many wonderful birding locations in Northern NY are wheelchair accessible and AAEW organizes trips to visit these areas.
Children
Children are always welcome on AAEW outings! Parents best know the attention span of their children, and AAEW can plan a trip with both the parents’ and children’s interests in mind.
Food & Lodging
Depending on where your trip is scheduled, AAEW can send a list of nearby hotels. There are lots of options for meals. A sit down meal can be incorporated into the trip schedule, or meals can be packed and taken on the trip. The cost of food and lodging is not included in our fees.
Payment
The total fee is due at the end of the trip. Clients are responsible for any third party fees incurred during the trip (there are no fees to hike in the Adirondack Park, but there is a charge to drive up Whiteface Mountain). Payment options include: Cash, Check, Credit Card, Venmo, and Zelle.