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Signature Tour
Bird Watching Tour
Scriber's signature tour. Go into the forest with the Bird Whisperer to meet the Montserrat Oriole, the bird found nowhere else on earth.
4.9 on TripAdvisorKing's Honour Award (MBE) · 40+ years guiding
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Duration
About 3 hours · Early morning start
Difficulty
Easy to moderate · Gentle forest walk
Group size
1 to 30 guests
Route
Through the Centre Hills forest
The Experience
Birding with the Bird Whisperer
This is my signature tour, the one I am best known for. They call me the Bird Whisperer, and on this trip you will see why. Montserrat is home to well over a hundred bird species, and the star of them all is the Montserrat Oriole, our national bird. It lives nowhere else on earth and is one of the rarest birds in the Caribbean. On a good morning I can call to the birds, and they answer.
Beyond the Oriole, we look for regional rarities like the Forest Thrush, the Pearly-eyed and Scaly-breasted Thrashers, the Brown Trembler, and the Bridled Quail-Dove, plus all three of our hummingbirds — the Purple-throated Carib, the Green-throated Carib, and the Antillean Crested Hummingbird. Bring your camera, because few visitors leave without the photos and the memories.
5 on TripAdvisor
“He's famous for calling down the birds. Scriber explained what we could see and found things we couldn't. We ended on a local lady's balcony inside the forest, watching hummingbirds dart around. Magical.”— Fairlocks
What makes it special
Moments you'll remember
Meet the Montserrat Oriole
Our national bird, a flash of black and burnt orange found nowhere else on earth.
The Bird Whisperer's call
Watch Scriber call the birds in, and hear them answer back.
Three Caribbean hummingbirds
The purple-throated and green-throated caribs, and the Antillean crested hummingbird.
Rare forest birds
The forest thrush, pearly-eyed and scaly-breasted thrashers, the brown trembler, and the bridled quail-dove.
Itinerary
What you'll see, in order
Stop 1
Meet and set off
Meet Scriber, ideally early when the birds are most active. Transport can be arranged for an additional fee — just request a return pickup in your booking notes or message us on WhatsApp. Or you can drive yourself.
Stop 2
Into the forest
Walk gently into the Centre Hills, with Scriber listening, calling, and pointing out what he hears.
Stop 3
The Oriole's territory
Time in the heart of oriole country, calling and watching the canopy for our national bird.
Stop 4
Hummingbirds and rarities
Seek out the three hummingbirds and the regional rarities along the way.
Stop 5
Photos and finish
Time for photographs of the birds before we head back.
The fine print
What's in the price
Included
- Private guided birding with James 'Scriber' Daley, MBE
- Bird-calling and expert spotting throughout
- Identification of the Oriole, the hummingbirds, and the forest species
On you
- Transport — can be arranged on request (or follow in your own vehicle)
- Binoculars (bring your own if you can)
- Refreshments
- Gratuities (appreciated)
Before you go
Come prepared
Wear
Closed shoes and muted, neutral colours, since bright clothing can spook the birds. Long sleeves help in the forest.
Bring
Binoculars if you have them, a camera (a zoom lens is wonderful), water, insect repellent, and a hat.
Timing
We set off early, in the cool of the morning when the birds are most active — around 6am in summer and 7am in winter. Check the booking calendar for the exact start time.
Weather
A forest walk, so paths can be muddy after rain. We go in suitable conditions.
Book your spot
Ready when you are
We start early, in the cool of the morning when the birds are most active — typically 6am in summer and 7am in winter. The booking calendar shows the exact start time for each date. Transport can be purchased when you book (up to 4 persons) — contact us for larger groups or any questions.
Secure your spot online — free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Booking 5 or more? Message us for group pricing.
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