Rocky Mountain National Park

This spectacular Colorado ecosystem is a fantastic place for bird watching. RMNP boasts 282 bird species and is a Globally Important Bird Area. Many of these species are unique to the mountainous habitat found along the Rocky Mountain chain. The scenery, mammals and flowers are extraordinary as well. A full-day private tour will be created from your desired list of birds. If you have never been in the Rocky Mountains, we will create a good general tour to see as many species as possible. We can pick you up at a resort in Estes Park or meet at one of the two eastern visitor centers. Individual, small group, senior, women only, wildlife viewing and photography tours are all available from She Flew Birding Tours. We are here to make your experience in RMNP the highlight of your trip! RMNP Map and Brochure is here.

Dates	2025, June - September
Duration	8 hours
Limit	1-3 (1 guide)
Price	$400
Focus	Your Choice
Pace	Your Choice
Includes	guide, transportation from starting point, entrance fees, and 80mm Swarovski scope available for group use

Additional Information

Difficulty

Depending on our destinations, we may do some walking on moderately smooth trails with some rocky sections that generally rise in elevation. Our total hiking distance will depend on the specific birds you’d like to see and your activity level. Many birds can be found right along the paved roads or a short distance away from the car.

Considerations

Weather – Layers are the key to success in the mountains. The weather changes constantly with snow possible on any given day at these elevations. If we go up on the tundra, the temperature can be 30-40 degrees cooler than in Estes Park.

Altitude – The altitude range for most birding in the park is about 8,000-12,000 feet above sea level. For visitors living outside of Colorado, you should be aware of the potential impacts of altitude. If you have health conditions that may be affected by altitude, you should consult with your health care professional. Drinking lots of water usually helps alleviate some of the systems. Please look through these considerations about altitude sickness here.

Here are our target species for this trip. Let’s see how many we can find!

American Dipper

American Three-toed Woodpecker

Black Swift

Black-headed Grosbeak

Brown-capped Rosy-Finch

Canada Jay

Clark’s Nutcracker

Dusky Flycatcher

Fox Sparrow

Green-tailed Towhee

Hammond’s Flycatcher