Swallow Murmuration and Migration Guided Kayaking Ecotour

Naturalist led kayaking tours for people who don't own or can't transport their own equipment. 

Each year, hundreds of thousands of migrating tree swallows converge on Goose Island in Old Lyme, Connecticut, to use the island as a protected, communal roost. At dusk, the birds take to the skies, performing a mesmerizing murmuration of synchronized, swirling patterns. As daylight fades, the flock shifts into a dramatic, tornado-like funnel before rapidly plunging into the safety of the marsh grass for the night.

Read more about their migration here.

All equipment (kayak, paddle, PFD, navigation lights, dry bag, and custom field guide) included.

Intermediate trip due to length (2.5 miles with the tide, consistent slow paddling for 20-30 minute stretches), location (CT River - tidal with boat traffic), time of day (we will be paddling back to the launch after dark). Feel free to call if you have questions or concerns.

Please note that you will need to step into the river to get into your kayak. Wear shoes that can get wet.