Field Guides/ONshore Birding
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ONshore Birding.

Custom Ontario birding tours with biologist guide Josh van der Meulen, plus international Quest Nature Tours leadership

01 — About

The brief.

ONshore Birding is a southern Ontario birding-and-nature guide operation led by Josh van der Meulen, a freelance biologist and birding guide. The operation runs two main lines: customizable Ontario private tours tailored either to target specific species or to deliver a broader nature experience, and international tour-leading through Quest Nature Tours (a Worldwide Quest subsidiary), with scheduled destinations including The Gambia, Argentina, and Colombia. Tours are open to experienced birders, beginners, and casual nature enthusiasts. Pricing and duration are quoted per inquiry through the operator's contact page.

02 — Programs

2. ways in.

  1. 01

    Ontario Private Tours

    For: Experienced birders, beginners, casual nature enthusiastsWhen: By arrangement (year-round depending on species and conditions)

    Customizable Ontario birding tours led by Josh van der Meulen. Itineraries can be tuned to target specific species or deliver a broader nature experience.

    Contact for details

  2. 02

    International Tours (via Quest Nature Tours)

    For: Birders ready for guided international travelWhen: Scheduled annually

    International birding-and-nature tours where Josh serves as Tour Leader, operated through Quest Nature Tours, a Worldwide Quest subsidiary. Scheduled destinations include The Gambia, Argentina, Colombia, and others.

    Contact for details (booked through Quest Nature Tours / Worldwide Quest)

AER’s guide to ONshore Birding · Compiled from www.onshorebirding.comLast verified 2026-06-01