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At FlyAway Birding, we believe birding travel should be more than a checklist. Our trips connect curious naturalists with extraordinary birds, brilliant ecosystems, and the people working to protect them.

Led by expert guides (and father-son duo) Chip and Sam, each journey is designed to help you expand your life list, deepen your knowledge, and build lasting connections with nature and each other.

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Meet Your Guides

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Chip Darmstadt
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Sam Darmstadt
Co-Founder

Custom Trips

Custom Trips

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Looking for something a little more personal? Our custom birding trips are designed for private groups. Perfect for you and your friends, birding clubs, or bucket list destinations. With expert guidance from your guides, Chip and Sam, we’ll help you create an unforgettable birding adventure tailored just for you.

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Deena

“I just returned from a birding trip to Cuba with Chip Darmstadt and I cannot say enough about how well-organized and fun the experience was. Chip is incredibly knowledgeable and great at ensuring everyone is able to see all the species the group encounters, including the least experienced birders in the group.”

Four black oystercatchers with orange beaks and pink legs standing on rocks by the ocean shoreline, with waves in the background.

Betsy

“Do you want knowledgeable, fun, resourceful bird guides? This is the place. These are the guys. They are very versatile and can design a trip that will meet your needs. I have been on many US and international trips with Chip and more recently Sam as his new partner. They are phenomenal birders and exemplary humans.”

A bird walking on the grass, facing the camera with intense yellow eyes and a black face with a yellow beak, surrounded by green plants and trees in the background.
A bird with blue, tan, and grey feathers perched on a diagonal wire against a plain, dark background.
A yellow and black bird perched on tree branches among green leaves.
A mother bird with spotted brown and white feathers stands among green plants with two chicks, one on each side, near a white and yellow plastic pipe in a natural setting.
Birds flying above an old brick fort with a grassy foreground and a partly cloudy blue sky.
A bird perched on a tree branch amidst green leaves and a clear blue sky.
Close-up of a Muscovy duck with red facial skin, black spots, and white and black speckled feathers on its neck, with a blurred natural background.
A flock of birds flying in a V formation against a clear blue sky.
Colorful bird with blue head, green wings, and red body perched on a green bird feeder in a lush garden
Seagulls and black skimmers are gathered on a sandy beach, with a clear blue sky in the background.
A brightly colored yellow and black bird perched on a branch within green foliage.
A small chick under green shrubbery, with part of a larger bird visible in the background.
Close-up of a black bird with white markings on its wings and a long, orange beak, standing on a grassy field.
Nighttime image of an owl perched on a tree branch surrounded by plants, dark background, owl's face with yellow beak and large dark eyes visible.
A bird perched on a tree branch amid green leaves, with its beak open.
A beige bird with black markings on its face, perched on a branch against a blurred natural background.
A green parrot with blue tail feathers perched on a tree branch among pine tree branches and needles.
A bird of prey soaring in a clear blue sky with wings spread wide.
A bird with a long beak, black and white patterned head, and brown and beige feathers perched on a white surface with a blurred neutral background.
A speckled bird with bold black and white markings on its head and neck, and brown feathers with white spots on its body, perched near a small water body in a forested area.
A small bird with a yellow head, gray and white body, perched on a branch among pine needles and branches.
An owl with glowing yellow eyes perched on a branch at night, with a dark background.
Close-up of a snowy owl perched on a tree branch inside a hollow.
A small bird standing on rocky ground with pebbles and twigs.
A small hummingbird perched on a thin branch amidst green foliage, with iridescent green feathers on its head and darker feathers on its body, facing to the right.
A bird with black and red plumage standing on a wooden branch against a blurred green background.
A flock of birds flying in a clear blue sky.
A hummingbird with iridescent green and blue feathers perched on a branch, with a black head and long beak, against a blurred background of foliage.
A bird with a gray head, red eye, yellow beak, gray and brown body, and orange chest, standing among green leaves and pink flowers.
Colorful bird with bright turquoise body, black head, and yellow beak, perched on a branch.
A toucan with a colorful beak, black body, and yellow and red markings on its neck, perched on a branch against a background of green foliage.
A colorful bird perched on a tree branch among green leaves.
A colorful bird with black, brown, yellow, and white feathers perched on a tree branch in a lush green forest.
A colorful bird with green, blue, black, and yellow plumage perched on a tree branch with a blurred green background.
Colorful parrot perched on green leafy tree in a natural environment.
Colorful bird with a black beak, blue and white feathers on its neck, and green wings and back, perched on a branch with green foliage in the background.
A colorful bird with iridescent blue and green feathers perched on a branch against a blurred green background.
A toucan with a large yellow bill, black body, and yellow face perched on a tree branch in a lush, green forest
A adult waterbird, possibly a snakebird, standing in a swampy area with water and water plants, and a fallen branch in the background.
Close-up of a black bird with red eyes and blue markings on its face, set against a blurred background of green and white foliage.
A bird perched on a tree branch, with black, yellow, and white feathers, and a black head with a yellow eye.
A dark blue or black bird perched on a leafy branch.
A small hummingbird perched on a green branch among leaves, with iridescent green and purple feathers, and a slender beak.
A close-up of a hummingbird perched on a leaf, showing its iridescent green and purple feathers and long beak, surrounded by green foliage.
A dark-colored bird of prey, perched on a tree branch with a blurred green background.
Two owls perched on tree branches surrounded by green leaves in a dense forest.
A small bird on a rocky surface holding an insect in its beak.
A camouflaged owl with mottled brown, gray, and black feathers resting on a rocky surface against a textured stone background.
A bird perched on a bush during daylight with a cloudy sky in the background.
A small brown bird with distinctive black and white markings on its wings and a dark beak, perched on a branch among green leaves.
A spotted adult owl perched on a tree branch in a forest setting.
Colorful bird with a red head, yellow body, and black wings perched on a branch.
A small bird with grayish-brown feathers perched on a thin branch amidst green and reddish leaves.
A close-up of a rock pigeon standing on a rocky surface, with a blurred background.
A brown pelican perched on a rocky outcrop near the ocean, with blurred waves in the background.
A small owl with brown and white speckled feathers is nestled among rocks, looking directly at the camera.
A bird perched on bare tree branches with a few red berries, against a cloudy sky.
A small brown and white bird on the ground, with patches of snow and dried grass around it.
A snowy owl perched on a thin, dark tree branch against a clear light blue sky.
A woodpecker perched on a tree trunk, pecking at the bark.
A small bird perched on green, spiky shrubbery in a desert landscape.
Small bird with open beak standing in dry grass.
Osprey flying in a clear blue sky.
A Eurasian collared dove with gray-brown feathers, pinkish legs, perched on a tree branch in a natural setting with green foliage in the background.
A large black bird of prey with spread wings flying in a clear sky.
Bright orange bird with black markings on its face and wings perched on a tree branch next to a half orange fruit.
A white pelican standing in shallow water with a dark blue background.
A seagull flying in the sky with a fish in its orange beak.
A close-up of a camouflaged owl blending into the ground among sticks and rocks.
A yellow and gray bird perched on a twisted, weathered branch against a clear blue sky.
A black bird with a long tail perched on a green branch among dense green foliage and other branches.
A large bird, likely a Limpkin, perched on a twisted branch in a wetland with leafless trees and water in the background.
A small bird perched on a barbed wire fence among grass and reeds.
A small bird perching on a tree branch surrounded by green leaves.
A bird with brown and black feathers standing on the ground, with a small piece of food nearby.
Two ducks swimming in a marsh with tall brown grass and water.
A group of ducks swimming and standing in a wet marshland with brown grass and patches of water.
A game hen standing on mossy ground near a stream with rocks, with red and green foliage in the background.
A bird of prey, possibly an osprey, soaring in a clear blue sky with its wings spread wide.
A seagull flying near a rocky beach with moss-covered stones and sand.
A bird perched on a tree branch among leafless twigs, with a cloudy sky in the background.
A wild turkey standing on snow with a blurred forest background.
Two small shorebirds with speckled brown and white plumage perched on a rocky, seaweed-covered surface, with a pale sky background.
A puffin with black and white feathers and a large orange beak swimming in calm water.
Two shorebirds standing on rocks near the ocean with waves in the background.
Seagulls and ducks roosting on a rocky cliff face with some nests and vegetation.
A small bird perched on a fallen branch in a shallow creek, surrounded by flowing water and mossy vegetation.
A hawk flying in a clear blue sky.
A woodpecker perched on a snow-covered pine tree branch amidst frosty branches and pine needles in a winter scene.
A seabird flying in front of a snow-covered mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.
A bald eagle soaring in a clear blue sky with wings spread wide.
Four black oystercatchers with orange beaks and pink legs standing on a rocky shoreline near the ocean, with waves in the background.
A small bird, likely a chickadee, perched on a thin branch among a tangle of bare, leafless twigs and branches, with some snow visible in the background.
A small bird with gray and white feathers standing on snow next to a rock.
A seagull floating on calm water.
A seagull flying over calm water with its wings spread out.
A large bird of prey soaring in a clear blue sky with its wings spread wide.
A gray owl perched on a branch of a coniferous tree outdoors
A hawk in flight against a blue sky.
Two seals swimming in the ocean near icebergs and snow-covered land in the background.
A sandpiper walking through shallow water with its beak open.
A bird of prey, possibly a hawk or falcon, flying against a clear blue sky with its wings spread open.
A group of seabirds, likely puffins or similar, swimming in the ocean near rocky cliffs with small waterfalls.
A black and white duck swimming in a body of water with ripples.
A bird in flight against a cloudy sky, with black and white plumage and a pointed beak.
A bird wading in shallow water near dried grass and rocks, with orange and brown plumage and a yellow beak.
A white bird with black-tipped wings and a red patch on its head perched on rocks against a clear blue sky.
A sea otter lying on a wooden dock beside a body of water, looking up.
A pink and white bird standing in shallow water with ripples, facing right.
A piping plover standing on sandy ground with sparse green plants.
Two birds wading in a muddy wetland area with shallow water, mud, and small plant stems.
A bird flying low over the water with a cloudy sky in the background.
Three puffins perched on moss-covered rocks near the water.
Three white swans flying in a clear sky.
A shorebird with speckled brown and white plumage standing among marsh grass and reeds in shallow water.
A small brown and cream bird with streaked plumage standing among green grass and dried plants.
Three birds standing among rocks on a terrain with sparse vegetation.
A bird in flight against a pale sky, with a long, curved beak and distinctive patterned feathers on its wings and body.
A lone hummingbird flying in the sky with a small insect in its beak.
Two rockhopper penguins standing on rocky terrain near a cave wall.
A group of islet crossbill birds perched on rock ledges, with brown and black plumage, orange beaks, and some with white cheeks, on a rocky cliffside with yellow lichen and small patches of green plants.
A small brown bird with a white breast and speckled markings perched on a moss-covered tree branch surrounded by green leaves in a forest setting.
A small brown bird with a black and white face, lying on the ground among grass and rocks.
A small brown bird with a light-colored head perched on a metal railing with a fishing net attached, against a cloudy sky.
A puffin bird standing on a rocky ledge with a blurred background of rocks and possibly water.
A puffin bird standing on a rocky ledge with a dark, blurred natural background.
A parent bird, likely a puffin, sitting on a rocky ledge with two young chicks nestled closely against it. The adult bird has a white face and body with gray wings, and the surroundings are composed of dark, moss-covered rocks.
Several dark-colored waterfowl with orange legs splashing in the water, some with wings extended.
A group of dark-colored birds with white markings on their wings and bright orange beaks flying over water.
Deer with antlers covered in grass sitting in a grassy field near water.
A solitary seagull standing in shallow water along a sandy, gray beach.
Two birds, possibly killdeer, in a marshy area surrounded by dried grasses and reeds.
A seagull flying in an overcast sky with its wings spread wide.
A small bird with brown and white plumage standing on sandy ground.
A bird flying in a light blue sky with no clouds.
A bird with speckled brown and beige plumage standing on a rocky and leaf-covered shoreline.
A shorebird standing at the water's edge on a sandy beach, with water and gentle waves in the background.
A bird perched on a moss-covered branch in a natural setting, with white and black plumage and striking white eyes.
A bird flying over a grassy field with a blue sky in the background.
A small bird standing on the ground among dry grass and moss, with brown and white plumage and a dark beak.
A bird of prey flying in a clear, light gray sky with wings spread wide.
A parent bird, likely a puffin, with white and grayish feathers, is sitting in a rocky nest with two smaller chicks. The parent appears to be tending to one of the chicks, which is nestled close to it. The nest is made of rocks with some moss, and th
A small bird standing on rocky ground amid green grass and plants.
A small brown bird perched on a twisted rope, with detailed feathers and a sharp beak.
A puffin bird with black and white feathers, red beak, and white eye, perched on a rock against a dark background.
A male finch with a pinkish-brown breast, black and white head, and black and beige wings standing among dry grass and twigs.
Close-up of a black bird with orange facial markings and a long, pointed beak, likely a black crowned crane.
Close-up of a black bird with orange facial markings and a long, pointed beak, against a gray background.
A seabird with white body, black wings, yellow beak, and red feet standing on a rock.
A small sandpiper bird standing on the ground in a grassy field.
A small bird with a curved beak perched on a branch with green leaves and small berries.
A bright orange and black bird perched on a red flowering bush with green leaves.
A white snow petrel bird standing on a flat surface against a cloudy sky.
A colorful bird perched on a branch among green leaves, with a black head, blue upper body, red lower body, and a long tail.
A small woodpecker perched on the side of a tree trunk with textured bark, facing upward.
A toucan perched on a branch among green leaves, showcasing its large, colorful beak and black and white plumage.
A colorful bird with a yellow breast, blue head, and black and white wings perched on a tree branch among green leaves.
Close-up of an owl peeking out from a hole in a tree trunk surrounded by green leaves.
Colorful hummingbird perched on a thin branch with pink and green blurred background.
A black and white woodpecker perched on a tree branch with a blue sky and blurry leaves in the background.
Two owls perched on a tree branch, facing each other, with a blurred natural background.
A yellow and black bird standing on sandy ground with green plants and rocks in the background.
Two seagulls standing on a rocky shore near water, with puddles on the surface.
A bird with a black head, white body, and long tail perched on a wire.
Two Adele penguins standing on a rocky beach with small pebbles, with the larger one in the background and the smaller one in the foreground.
Three ostriches in a grassy field with trees in the background.
A bird with a crest on its head, perched on a weathered wooden post, with a blurred green background.
A group of seabirds, including a large black and white seabird with a pointed beak and a smaller gray and white bird with red legs and beak, are perched on rocks near a muddy shoreline.
Close-up of a penguin's head showing black and white feathers, pink skin around the eye, and a sharp black beak.
A brown and white woodpecker with a long beak perched on a tree trunk with brown, green, and gray bark.
A young bird of prey, possibly a hawk or eagle, peeking through green foliage.
A bird, likely a duck or a similar waterfowl, floating in a body of water with a dark head, black neck, and brown body, with some water droplets on its head.
A woodpecker with a bright red head, black body, and white markings on wings, perched on a tree trunk covered with moss, in a forest setting.
A bird with beige and black markings perched on a branch with thorns.
A bird with a long neck and legs, and a pinkish beak, standing on green grass in front of leafy bushes.
A black duck with a red face and pink bill swimming among green water plants on a pond.
A green heron standing on water plants in a wetland with dense foliage and tree branches in the background.
A small owl perched among leafless tree branches against a blue sky.
A bird with a black crest and greenish wings perched among rocks covered in seaweed near the water.
Two black and white seabirds flying over ocean water with small waves.
A colorful bird, likely a male pheasant, standing in green grass near some bushes with brown branches and leaves in the background.
A bird standing on sandy ground with small rocks, with a patterned brown, black, and white plumage, and a crest on its head.
A bird soaring in a clear sky.
A white stork stands amidst green leaves and twigs, feeding a chick in its nest.
Snow sculptures resembling birds with black eyes and beaks, set against a snowy landscape with warm sunlight.
A small green and yellow bird with black markings on the wing, perched upside down on a thin branch among green leaves and tree trunk.
A bird among cattails in a marsh, with a slender, elongated beak and brown and white striped plumage.
A small bird with a light-colored face, white underbelly, brown wings, and a slight crest on its head, perched on a lichen-covered branch with a cloudy or gray background.
A small bird with brown and yellow feathers perched in tall grass.
A small brown bird with streaked chest and yellow beak sitting on mossy ground among green leaves and twigs.
A small gray and white bird with a black eye stripe perches on a thin branch with curly tendrils.
A seagull swimming in the ocean with gentle waves.
A colorful bird with orange, black, and yellow feathers perched on a thin branch.
A small yellow and black bird perched on a green leafy branch, surrounded by white flowers.
Two quail walking in snow between a small branch and open snow.
Two white birds with black heads and black legs standing on grass near a body of water. One bird has a fish in its beak.
A bird catching a fish in its beak while other birds are in the water, with a sandy background.

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