Experience the Wonders of Rare Birds for Avid Enthusiasts
Experience the unique sightings of rare birds as we guide you through the beautiful surroundings of san francisco. Our dedicated team at Birders on the Road specializes in uncovering the secrets of avian diversity, ensuring you witness some of nature's most exceptional feathered friends. With our expert knowledge and passion for birdwatching, we offer personalized tours tailored to all skill levels. Let us take you on an unforgettable journey, where every moment brings a chance to spot elusive species and engage with a remarkable ecosystem. Join us to explore the world of rare birds today!
Here are trailers for some of our video series (not all-inclusive); click on the title to be taken to that trailer's Series Page, or click on the Table of Contents (above) to see all we have to offer!
Upcoming, Next Four Weeks:
1/19/26 - Butterflies of the LRGV Part 9 - Hairstreaks 2
1/26/26 - Ecuador: Cloud Forest Birding
3/2/26 - Butterflies of the LRGV Part 10 - Hairstreaks 3
3/9/26 - Birds of Northern Peru
Newly Added :
1/12/26 - Ecuador: Birding in Zamora
1/6/26 - Rare Butterflies (and bugs) filmed at the National Butterfly Center on 12/23/25
1/6/26 - Butterflies of the LRGV Part 8 - Hairstreaks 1
12/22/25 - Peru: Natural Wonders
12/15/25 - Butterflies of the LRGV Part 7 - Small Yellows 2
12/8/25 - Colombia - Birding in Villavicencio by William Orellana
12/6/25 - Rarities of 2025: One-spotted Prepona & Brown Jay
Our Story.
We are birders too, and like many of our friends we cannot travel to see all the birds on earth. So we bring the images of those birds home to enjoy here.
We founded the world famous Alamo Inn B&B, Gear and Tours in 1999 to serve traveling birders in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. But not everyone travels, and those who travel have down time, so Birders on the Road brings the birds for us to enjoy where we spend most of our time, at home.
We have correspondents around the world recording their local birds to share with us. We seek out local guides, and pay them to shoot and edit videos in their slow times. As new videos arrive every week, we add them to this site.
Where Can I Find Rare Birds in San Francisco?
Exploring the beauty of nature around San Francisco, CA opens doors to a world filled with fascinating encounters, especially with rare birds. At our company, we are dedicated to connecting enthusiasts with the wonder of birdwatching, particularly the elusive and captivating rare birds that grace the region. Our tours are designed to maximize opportunities for spotting these stunning creatures while providing insights into their habitats and behaviors. Whether you're an experienced birder or a novice, we cherish the thrill of discovering rare birds in their natural surroundings, ensuring a memorable experience for all. Join us as we embark on adventures that celebrate the abundant diversity of wildlife, with a special focus on the breathtaking rare birds that inhabit our beautiful trails. Discover the vibrant ecosystems and the incredible sightings that await you on your journey with us. For more information and to plan your visit, explore our resources on rare birds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this website?
Site Goal – entertain and inform viewers through regional birding on video, and showing birds and other creatures in their habitats around the world. Birders who enjoy improving identification skills will find the site very helpful.
How do I navigate though this website?
Site Structure – The Home Page introduces the website and provides previews of subscriber videos. Subscribers can enjoy the excitement of birds and birding on video with music, narration, and text, plus blogs about behind the scenes shooting of these videos, and information on birding destinations and services.
How often is new content available?
New videos - added weekly, as fast as they arrive; more subscriptions means more new videos.
Who provides this content?
Our Organization’s Objective – provide local patch birding guides with an additional source of income so they can share their passion, support their families, and continue to advocate for birdlife conservation in their region.
I’m a videographer; how can I submit my work?
Criteria for Videographers – knowledgeable and skilled guides from across the globe, from whom we purchase videos shot by them, where they share their regional birdlife through the art of video. There is a portal for videographers to contact us on the Home page to have their work considered for inclusion here.
I would like to support your cause. How can I have access and begin to enjoy your original bird videos?
Subscribe – it's a simple menu driven process.
1. Click subscribe
2. Complete brief form with profile and password
3. Choose a single or family plan ($20 and $25 respectively). All plans give you 12 months of accessibility.
4. Provide credit card
5. Receipt is sent to subscriber’s email
6. Subscribers can access their account at any time after login, to update or change the plan, or renew or cancel
Looking for a guide, a tour, binoculars, bird seed, a camera... ? Here, you can find anything and everything you may need on your birding and wildlife explorations!
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Your community.
Subscribers to our Birders on the Road community, have access on this web site to all our splendid videos and photos as they are released, to explore the world of birds from home. Watch and read travelogue videos and trip reports. Find useful services relevant to birders in our Services section.
If you are interested in sharing your own work or experience, do let us know through our contact form. We are looking forward to making this community as interactive, diverse and inclusive as possible.
Subscribe now to the worldwide Birders on the Road community! Only $20 for a single subscription, and $25 for a family, both for one year.
Blooper Reel
Original Birders on the Road Intro