A July birding trip to Newfoundland is the prime time to see large numbers of nesting seabirds, such as Northern Gannet, Black-legged Kittiwake, Common Murre, and, a favorite of most birders, Atlantic Puffin. Nesting along with these birds we will see Razorbill, Thick-billed Murre and Black Guillemot. Other birds likely to be seen on the ocean include Sooty Shearwater, Great Shearwater, Manx Shearwater and usually a jaeger or two.

There are plenty of wonderful land birds to be seen as well, most of them actively nesting at this time. We will enjoy hearing the songs and calls of Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Boreal Chickadee, Gray-cheeked Thrush, Fox Sparrow, Swamp Sparrow and Lincoln’s Sparrow. At least ten species of warblers can be expected, including Blackpoll Warbler, Palm Warbler, Magnolia Warbler and Northern Waterthrush. We’ll make a special effort to look for Mourning Warbler as well.