Discover Patagonia’s incredible biodiversity

We specialize in planning and operating customized birding and nature ecotours around Puerto Madryn and the Península Valdés region. Whether you come on a cruise ship or on your own, we will gladly organize a trip according to your travel expectations, the species you wish to see, and your preferred pace of travel. Private custom birding and wildlife tours offer the freedom to design an itinerary around your specific interests.

We will explore steppes, canyons, towering cliffs, shingle beaches, sandy shores, mudflats, lakes, and other habitats, searching for a wealth of the specialties of Eastern Patagonia.

Sandy Gallito (Teledromas fuscus) kicking up Patagonian dust as it swiftly runs across the arid steppe—an elusive species endemic to Argentina.

Endemic and Specialty Birds

Discover the Endemic and Specialty Birds of Argentine Patagonia

There are 15 endemic birds of Argentina (species exclusively found here). During our Patagonian tours, you’ll spot 6 of these rare species, including the Patagonian Canastero, White-throated Cacholote, Carbonated Sierra Finch, Steinbach’s Canastero (also known as Chestnut Canastero), the Sandy Gallito (tapaculo) and the Chubut Steamer-duck (a.k.a. White-headed Steamer-duck). Additionally, we’ll encounter near-endemics and endemic breeding species, such as the Band-tailed Earthcreeper, Rusty-backed Monjita, Bay-capped Wren-Spinetail, Hudson’s Black Tyrant, Lesser Shrike-Tyrant, Black-crowned Monjita, Burrowing Parakeet, Elegant Crested-tinamou, Straneck’s Tyrannulet, and more. We’ll also have the chance to observe other fascinating species, including the Snowy Sheathbill, White-tipped Plantcutter, and Least Seedsnipe.

Patagonian Canastero (Pseudasthenes patagonica) meticulously crafting its nest using thorny branches from the piquillin and barba de chivo plants. With unparalleled skill, it transforms nature’s prickly defenses into a safe haven for its future offspring.

ENDEMIC

Patagonian Canastero

Pseudasthenes patagonica

Carbonated Sierra Finch

Rhopospina carbonaria

ENDEMIC

White-throated Cacholote

Pseudoseisura gutturalis

ENDEMIC

Chubut Steamer-duck

Tachyeres leucocephalus

Steinbach’s Canastero

Pseudasthenes steinbachi

ENDEMIC

Elegant Crested-tinamou

Cyanoliseus patagonus

White-banded Mockingbird

Mimus triurus

Patagonian Yellow-finch

Sicalis lebruni

Black-crowned Monjita

Neoxolmis coronatus

Greater Wagtail-tyrant

Stigmatura budytoides

Bay-capped Wren-Spinetail

Spartonoica maluroides

Band-tailed Earthcreeper

Ochetorhynchus phoenicurus

Black-headed Duck

Heteronetta atricapilla

See the complete species list of Puerto Madryn & Peninsula Valdés

At the heart of our passion for birding lies a strong commitment to conservation. We actively support NGOs through donations and memberships, contributing to the preservation of bird species and their habitats.

To minimize the impact on the birds and the environment, our tours are limited to a small number of participants. Additionally, we adhere to the ethical guidelines of birding conduct and strictly follow the American Birding Association’s Principles of Birding Ethics.

Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus) perched on the cliffs of Península Valdés—an Antarctic native that breeds along the Antarctic Peninsula and surrounding islands, yet ventures north to Patagonia and the Falklands when not breeding. Its all-white plumage, pinkish face, and land-foraging habits make it a striking sight on these shores.

Birdwatching Tours

We design private bird‑watching tours tailored to your schedule and skill level, from half‑day excursions to multi‑day expeditions. Discover unique Patagonian specialties while enjoying steppe, canyon, lagoon, and coastal landscapes. All outings move at your pace.