Where the plains meet the Rocky Mountains forms a unique ecosystem and a nice variety of birds. We can design the perfect tour from your list of targets or a great general tour to see as many species as possible. Individual, small group, senior, women only, wildlife viewing and photography tours are all available from She Flew Birding Tours. We want to make your day in the foothills the highlight of your trip!
Foothills Tour
| 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 that could be flat or slightly uphill. 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 roads or a short distance away from the car. Expect to walk a mile or two.
Considerations
At 4,900-8,400 feet above sea level, the temperature can swing between 50-90 depending on elevation and time of day. Layers are the key for comfort. Also recommended is a hat and plenty of water as the east side of the mountains is much drier. We average only five rainy days each month so lots of sun is expected. Light hikers or sneakers are fine for jaunts along the roads and short trails.
Map of the Foothills
Here are our target species for this trip. Let’s see how many we can find!
Wild Turkey
Common Poorwill (evening only)
White-throated Swift
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Calliope Hummingbird (July – August)
Rufous Hummingbird (July – mid September)
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Western Grebe
Clark’s Grebe
Golden Eagle
Downy Woodpecker (Int Mtn)
Hairy Woodpecker (Int Mtn)
Bald Eagle
Swainson’s Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Western Wood-Pewee
Western Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Say’s Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Eastern Kingbird
Plumbeous Vireo
Warbling Vireo
Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay
Mountain Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Pygmy nuthatch
Rock Wren
Canyon Wren
Marsh Wren
American Dipper
Cedar Waxwing
Townsend’s Solitaire
Lesser Goldfinch
Lark Sparrow
Green-tailed Towhee
Spotted Towhee
Yellow-breasted Chat
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Bobolink
Bullock’s Oriole
Virginia’s Warbler
MacGillivray’s Warbler
Black-headed Grosbeak
Blue Grosbeak
Lazuli Bunting
