Yosemite is a birder's paradise. Whether you are watching a black swift jetting across vertical cliffs or tuning into the wild song of the canyon wren, birding will lead you deeper into the heart of the Park. The rich variety of Yosemite's birds is a reflection of the Park's rich ecological diversity. In addition to a large number of resident birds, each season delivers a host of surprising avian migrants. One fourth of all North American species have been seen in the park and its protected meadows and forests are refuges to rare species such as the peregrine falcon, the great gray owl, and the willow flycatcher. Each day of birding in Yosemite is an adventure into the unknown. On our guided birding tours, experienced guides will lead you to Yosemite's birding hot spots and who knows what you'll see.