Love birds? Me too! Having explored the region extensively, I’ve searched for the ideal places to find birds during each season. During our time together, I’ll offer as much photography instruction as you’d like to help you improve your shots through technical aspects, composition, and how to make your subjects pop. This trip isn’t so much about seeing different species (although we’ll definitely be counting!), it’s more about elevating your bird photography and learning to capture stunning images of them.
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One of the Top 3 eBirders of 2024 for Teton County, Wyoming!
Rates (Private Tours Only)
Grand Teton Half-Day (sunrise or sunset)
$250/person :: 5-6 hours
Grand Teton Full Day
$300/person :: 6-8 hours
Yellowstone Full Day (May-October only)
$350/person :: 10-12 hours
All tours max out at 3 guests. Please email me for larger groups or any other requests.
What’s Included
- Award-winning nature photographer as your guide
- Experienced birder (also your guide)
- Snacks and water
- eBird list of species seen
- Picnic lunch (full day tours only)
What’s Not Included
- Park entrance fees
- Gratuity
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do we start?
All tours will start a bit before sunrise to catch the early birds (pun intended!), regardless of season.
Do you use audio playbacks to attract birds?
I rarely, if ever, use audio playback. For birds that require audio to identify (Empidonax flycatchers, for example), I take it on a case by case basis to see if it’s absolutely required to make a positive identification. Otherwise, I prefer not to.
How close can we get to the birds to get good shots?
Birds, like all wildlife, like their space and I make every effort to respect that. I prefer to get my shots without altering their natural behavior, which is especially true for any owls we might encounter. (That’s why a good telephoto lens is highly recommended.)
What kind of clothes should I bring?
This varies wildly with the season. In spring and fall, you can expect the temperatures to range from below-freezing and snowy to pleasant with sunshine. Appropriate layers are not just strongly recommended, but required for comfort should the weather turn. Mornings will consistently be chillier than midday. In summer, expect chilly nights with warm, clear days. In winter, bundle up with adequate layers for exposure to below freezing temperatures that will persist all day.
How many birds will we see?
This depends heavily on the season. Catching spring migration will, of course, yield plenty of great surprises and common migratory residents, many of which stay through the summer. In fall, the number drops off as they begin to head out, while winter birds will be more scarce. We do still have some winter residents, however, that make it worth the outing.
About Your Guide
I’m an avid birder and have been based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming since 2008, enamored with the natural beauty and abundant wildlife. With such remarkable species in the area as Clark’s Nutcracker, Western Tanager, Greater-Sage Grouse, Harlequin Duck, and much, much more, Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone birding the area.
As your guide and photography instructor, my main focus is to get you stunning and wall-worthy photos of any birds we encounter, while also creating a fun and light-hearted atmosphere as we seek out the incredibly diversity of birds in the region. With years of experience birding the area, I’ve learned key locations for specific species as well as which birds we can expect depending on the season. In any case, it’s always a fun day out!