Brown Pelican In Belize

Bird Watching Tour

Belize Birding Tour

Discover the vibrant birdlife of Belize within a stunning UNESCO Heritage Site. In addition to being a sanctuary for marine life, Manta Island Resort is also a heaven for birdwatchers! Our island, which is nestled in a UNESCO Heritage Site, is the ideal location for an amazing bird watching tour because it is home to more than 30 different species of birds.

Birds of Belize

Discover Belize’s Birds in Paradise

Early Birds & Sunset Calls

While bird watching, take in views of the Caribbean Sea from our picturesque island. This tour offers a tranquil and restful escape into Belize’s varied wildlife, regardless of whether you’re an enthusiastic birdwatcher or just a nature lover.

Start Your Day with the “Early Bird” Tour or Unwind with the “Evening Bird” Experience.

Join our expert naturalist guide, an experienced birder, on a peaceful, immersive bird-watching walk designed for both early risers and evening explorers:

Early Bird Tour (6 AM) – Witness birds at their most active time as they begin their morning feeding routine, filling the island with lively calls and movement.

Evening Bird Tour (5 PM) – Observe birds as they prepare to roost, settling in for the night in the tranquil island setting.

Birds You May Spot on the Tour

Throughout your guided walk, you’ll have the chance to see a diverse range of migratory and resident birds, including:

  • Brown Pelican – Gracefully gliding over the ocean
  • Osprey – The master fisher of the skies
  • Lesser Nighthawk – A silent dusk flyer, sweeping through the twilight skies
  • Ruddy Turnstone – A striking shorebird with unique foraging habits
  • Tricolored Heron – Gracefully poised with a striking blend of slate blue, white, and rust
  • Green Heron – Small yet mighty hunters of the shallows
  • Great Egret – Elegant and statuesque, a vision in white gliding through wetlands
  • Yellow-rumped Warbler – A vibrant songbird with flashes of yellow
  • Spotted Sandpiper – Playful and constantly bobbing along the shore
  • Tennessee Warbler – A seasonal visitor with a melodious call
  • Magnificent Frigate Bird – The “pirate of the sky,” soaring with elegance
  • Little Blue Heron – A stunning wader with a deep blue hue
  • Belted Kingfisher – A bold, crested fisher known for its rattling call and precision dives
  • Great-tailed Grackle – Loud, flashy, and full of personality with a long, dramatic tail
  • Black-bellied Plover – A coastal traveler with sharp contrasts and keen alertness

Sign up for this tour the night before

Location: Meet at the Welcome Center

Level: Moderate

Early Birding Tour: 6 am
Evening Birding Walk: 5 pm

Duration: 1 Hr. 15 Min.

What to bring: Sunscreen, hat, camera, binoculars.

Dress: Dry Fit shirt, short pants with tennis or sandals, hat

Pricing: See à la carte tour page.

NOTE: This is an à la carte tour and is NOT included in our All Inclusive Package.

"If you are a bird lover, bird watcher, ornithologist or just like pretty birds - Manta is full of them!"