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Ecotourism - Bird Watcher's Package

Are you a serious bird watcher?  If you are looking for a birding experience that is beyond your backyard, try something different and book one of these guided tours.  Reservations are required.

Three-hour Guided Service

1-4 people: $50
5-8 people: $75
Each additional hour: $25

Birding by Canoe Option

  • Limited to 5 participants
  • Subject to water conditions
  • May require dragging canoe over obstacles

2-3 hours:  $100
Each additional hour:  $30

Areas available

  • Brown water creek/wetlands (2-3 hours)
  • Cypress Sloughs & Brown water ponds (2-3 hours)
  • Neuse River (4+ hours)

Package includes

  • Experienced and knowledgeable guide
  • Transportation on the property
  • Iced bottled water or hot shade grown organic coffee and light snacks
  • Use of Swarovski spotting scope
  • Use of limited number of Nikon binoculars
  • Canoes, paddles, and comfortable life preservers (canoe trip option)
  • Catered meals can be coordinated.  Price depends on meal selected.

Recommended Months

  • April - early June
  • mid-September - November

Recommended Time Periods

  • 30 minutes before sunrise until noon
  • 3 hours before sunset until 1 hour after sunset

For reservations and additional information, please call 919-938-0115, ext. 221.

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