Tree Swallow Spectacle:

Through the end of August, during the entire month of September and into October, tens of thousands of birds congregate in the lower Connecticut River Valley on their migration route south. One flock of birds, primarily comprised of tree swallows, come each evening to an island to roost. It is speculated that these birds fly in from as far as 50 miles away. As many as half a million may come in at dusk where they converge just before sunset over the island, often creating a spectacular “ballet” in the sky and eventually forming a “funnel” or "rain". Then, just after sunset, they settle down into a communal roost in the phragmites (a type of reed) for the night. We will educate you on this phenomenon, answer questions and point out other migrating birds or local wildlife we may see. Bring a picnic basket, your favorite beverage and your binoculars (we have a limited supply on board to loan for the cruise) and enjoy the evening as we wait for the Tree Swallow spectacle. Please no children under 10 years old. This cruise is approximately three hours in length. Cost: $40 each passenger. Reservations required. Please use our on-line booking for this cruise, button on upper right hand corner of this page.

2013 CRUISE DATES:

Starting August 23th thru October 02. Check our Calendar and Special Cruises Page for exact dates and starting times. 

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Private Charters:

The cost is $1400 for Friday or Saturday evening, $1200 for Monday thru Thursday based on 40 passengers. Over 40 persons would be $30 each, a maximum of 46 on a charter.

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MyTV9 Star Sees Swallows at Sunset: Angela watches an air show like no other Watch Video>>>

Sarah Cody form Fox 61 DayTripper News came on a Tree Swallow Cruise with us. See her video:  Watch Video>>>

On Monday, 09-24, there were so many Tree Swallows in the air, that Ryan of NBC weather posted the radar images on his Blog:http://ryanhanrahan.com/2012/09/24/the-mysterious-radar-echoes-are-no-longer-mysterious/.

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