Announcement: Due to the current lockdown in Ontario, I have suspended all tour services until the lockdown measures are lifted. This will ensure compliance with Province of Ontario regulations. At this point in time, I have tours scheduled for February; however, these tours may be postponed if the lockdown is extended. Please check back regularly for updates.
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Welcome to ONshore Birding!
My name is Josh Vandermeulen and I am a freelance biologist and birding guide based in southern Ontario. I provide half-day or full-day nature and birding tours for small groups within Ontario, as well as fully customizable private tours. With a broad knowledge of local birds, wildlife and ecology, I am able to provide clients with a diversity of experiences. Whether you are a "hardcore" birder aiming to target a particular species, a relatively new birder hoping to gain some ID tips and local knowledge, or someone looking for a well-rounded nature experience, I will be able to cater to your needs. Ontario has a impressive wealth of natural areas and the species that call them home, and I am excited to share these places with you! |
Yellow-throated Warbler - Point Pelee National Park, Ontario
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Note: Due to the COVID-19 situation, I am taking precautions during all tours.
Upcoming tours
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Click on the photos below for the full details of my upcoming tours.
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Day ToursI run half-day and full-day small group trips throughout southern Ontario. I keep the group sizes at six or fewer participants to allow a more intimate experience and to maximize our wildlife sightings!
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Private ToursIn addition to small group tours I am also available for private day tours across Ontario. These can be based on a set itinerary, or can be completely customized, depending on what species you wish to search for, avian or otherwise.
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International ToursI work as a Tour Leader for Quest Nature Tours, a subsidary of Worldwide Quest. I have upcoming tours scheduled for Colombia, Spain, Borneo, Ethiopia, Jamaica and Mexico. Come travel abroad with me!
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About MEHi everyone! My name is Josh Vandermeulen, and I am a freelance guide and biologist based in southern Ontario. I have a passion for the natural world and for exploring it with like-minded individuals. Over the years my main interests have shifted, from reptiles and amphibians in my teenage years, to birds as a university student, and to moths, tiger beetles, mammals, and everything in between in recent years. I have been guiding internationally for Quest Nature Tours since 2014 and in 2020 I created ONshore Birding so that I could share with others the beauty of Ontario's wild spaces and the species that call this province home.
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