Twitching Lithuania 9-Day Birding Tour

A nine-day Lithuania birding circuit targeting around 200 species across Nemunas Delta, the Curonian Spit and the country’s northern and eastern wetlands and forests.

  • Lithuania Show on map
  • 9 days
  • Group 8-12 people
  • From: €1,120
  • Public tour
  • Pace: Target-focused multi-day birding with road and boat travel
  • Language: English
  • City: Vente Cape
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About this tour

This Alcedo Wildlife itinerary is designed for birders building a Lithuanian list and looking for the country’s scarce breeding and migratory species.

The route starts in the Nemunas Delta, where wetlands, meadows and the Curonian Lagoon support Aquatic Warbler, Great Snipe, eagles, terns and many other specialities. It then crosses the Curonian Spit for seabirds, forest birds and dune species.

The second half explores central and north-eastern Lithuania, including Biržai, Gražutė Regional Park and Birvėta fish ponds, adding forest, lake, bog and open-country habitats.

Daily plans may be adjusted for weather and current bird activity to improve the chances of finding target species.

Birds you can spot

Black Grouse
Black Grouse
Lyrurus tetrix
target
Black Stork
Black Stork
Ciconia nigra
target
Bluethroat
Bluethroat
Luscinia svecica
target
Blyth's reed warbler
Blyth's reed warbler
Acrocephalus dumetorum
target
Caspian Gull
Caspian Gull
Larus cachinnans
target
Citrine Wagtail
Citrine Wagtail
Motacilla citreola
target
Clark's nutcracker
Clark's nutcracker
Nucifraga columbiana
target
Common Rosefinch
Common Rosefinch
Carpodacus erythrinus
target
European Golden Plover
European Golden Plover
Pluvialis apricaria
target
European Honey Buzzard
European Honey Buzzard
Pernis apivorus
target
European Nightjar
European Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
target
Great Snipe
Great Snipe
Gallinago media
target
Greater Spotted Eagle
Greater Spotted Eagle
Clanga clanga
target
Greenish Warbler
Greenish Warbler
Phylloscopus trochiloides
target
Grey-headed Woodpecker
Grey-headed Woodpecker
Chrysocolaptes socialis
target
Hazel Grouse
Hazel Grouse
Tetrastes bonasia
target
Lesser Spotted Eagle
Lesser Spotted Eagle
Clanga pomarina
target
Little Gull
Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
target
Long-tailed Goshawk
Long-tailed Goshawk
Henicopernis longicauda
target
Marsh Sandpiper
Marsh Sandpiper
Tringa stagnatilis
target
Meek's Pygmy Owl
Meek's Pygmy Owl
Ninox meeki
target
Montagu's harrier
Montagu's harrier
Circus pygargus
target
Ortolan Bunting
Ortolan Bunting
Emberiza hortulana
target
Red-breasted Flycatcher
Red-breasted Flycatcher
Ficedula parva
target
Tawny Pipit
Tawny Pipit
Anthus campestris
target
Western Osprey
Western Osprey
Pandion haliaetus
target
Whiskered Tern
Whiskered Tern
Chlidonias hybrida
target
White-backed Woodpecker
White-backed Woodpecker
Dendrocopos leucotos
target
White-tailed Eagle
White-tailed Eagle
Haliaeetus albicilla
target
White-winged Tern
White-winged Tern
Chlidonias leucopterus
target
Whooper Swan
Whooper Swan
Cygnus cygnus
target

Guides

Boris Belchev
Birdwatching guide and wildlife photographer
English
Itinerary ▼
Day 1
Arrival at Ventė Cape
Ventė Cape
Varied birding terrain

Meet in western Lithuania and begin the tour at Ventė Cape.

Day 2
Nemunas Delta birding
Nemunas Delta
Varied birding terrain

Explore the delta’s wetlands and meadows for breeding and migratory specialities.

Day 3
Second Nemunas Delta field day
Nemunas Delta
Varied birding terrain

Continue target-focused birding in the most productive delta habitats.

Day 4
Nemunas Delta and Curonian Lagoon to the Spit
Curonian Spit National Park
Varied birding terrain

Bird the lagoon by small ship and transfer to the Curonian Spit.

Day 5
Curonian Spit
Curonian Spit National Park
Varied birding terrain

Search coast, ancient forest and dunes for seabirds and local specialities.

Day 6
Curonian Spit to central Lithuania and Biržai
Varied birding terrain

Cross central Lithuania and continue to the Biržai region.

Day 7
Biržai and Gražutė Regional Park
Gražutė Regional Park
Varied birding terrain

Bird forests, lakes and surrounding countryside in northern and eastern Lithuania.

Day 8
Birvėta fish ponds
Birvėta Fish Ponds
Varied birding terrain

Spend the day around fish ponds and adjoining wetlands.

Day 9
Departure
Varied birding terrain

Conclude the circuit and depart.

Locations & map

  • Ventė Cape - Klaipėda County Lithuania (Starting point and migration birding site.)
  • Nemunas Delta - Klaipėda County Lithuania (Wetland and meadow birding for breeding rarities.)
  • Curonian Spit National Park - Klaipėda County Lithuania (Baltic coast, forest and dune birding.)
  • Biržai Forest - Panevėžys County Lithuania (Northern Lithuania forest and countryside birding.)
  • Gražutė Regional Park - Utena County Lithuania (North-eastern lake and forest landscapes.)
  • Birvėta Fish Ponds - Utena County Lithuania (Fish ponds and surrounding wetland birding.)
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Availability & pricing

Availability: Available on request · Season: May to June

Package Amount
Published tour price €1,120 / person

Included

  • Professional birding guide - Guided by Alcedo Wildlife according to the published program.

Policies & FAQ

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation is available within 24 hours of booking or up to 30 days before the tour start for a full refund. Unsafe weather may require a change or cancellation and a full refund.

Payment Terms

Published price: EUR 1,120 per person. Booking and payment timing are confirmed after inquiry.

Insurance & Safety

Guests should arrange suitable personal travel and activity insurance.
Routes and activities may change for weather, water, access and bird activity. Follow the guide’s instructions and bring clothing and footwear suitable for current conditions.
Can the route change?

Yes. The guide may adjust timing and route for weather, access and current bird activity.

How do I confirm current availability?

Send an inquiry through BirdWatch with your preferred dates, group size and target species.

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