Join us every fall to witness the greatest raptor migration spectacle in the world, the “river of raptor migration” tours organized by Pronatura Veracruz. Over 25 species of migrating raptors made a count over 4.5 million every year. Good day’s counts can reach over 100,000 migrant raptors and vultures.

Passerine and water birds migration cam reach 10 million daytime migrants. Over 700 bird species are known to Veracruz including 25 endemic species - Blue Mockingbird, Red Warbler, Brown-backed Solitaire, Grey Silky, Cinnamon-bellied Flower piercer, and Rufouscapped Brush finch.

Local guides with years of experience birding and guiding in the region will host our groups. Groups are limited to 12 persons maximum. Tour season is from September 25^th. – October 25^th every year. Advance booking is recommended. (See Registration Policies ).

This tour is set to coincide with the peak of fall migration in Veracruz, while visits to tropical rainforest, pine-oak woodlands, fog-shrouded humid forest, coastal mangroves and other habitats will provide us with an excellent introduction to the birds of Mexico.

Our raptor monitoring, environmental education and conservation program has 15 years working towards a better understanding of key issues regarding raptor migration. Your opportunity to witness the raptor migration will be enriched by visiting our monitoring stations and bird observatory with all the counting activity and tourism orientation provided by our trained education internships. 

Tour costs: $2,300.00/person - $250.00 / single occupancy. (See VRR Tour  itineraries and Reservations)