Pawnee National Grassland

Birding and Wildlife Tours

Birding Tours in Pawnee National Grassland

Our tour will visit the Pawnee National Grassland, one of the largest remaining tracts of shortgrass prairie in America.

Experience the Pawnee National Grassland with us any time of year with a customized birding or wildlife tour.

Pawnee National Grassland Tours

Dates: The Pawnee National Grasslands are open to visitors throughout the year. Observing certain breeding species, like the Mountain Plover, longspurs, and Lark Bunting, is best from April to August.

Cost: The total is $525 for up to three birders.

Duration: Tours are customized to your needs.

Guide: Peter Burke

Highlights:

  • The Colorado plains are home to short grass prairie with blue grama, buffalo grass, and less prevalent galleta grass interspersed with prickly pear cactus and soap weed yucca

  • Here you can also find Mountain Plover, Chestnut-collared, Thick-billed Longspurs, and Colorado’s state bird, the Lark Bunting

  • Burrowing Owls make their homes in Prairie Dog towns

  • Pronghorn Antelope (the fastest mammals in America) still roam the landscape

Rocky Mountain Birding tours are small and fill quickly!

Book today! Please click on the button below and complete the simple form based on your birding interests. We will be in touch to walk you through your birding or wildlife adventure of your choosing!

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  • Included:

    • Full day of birding using our vehicle

    • Lunch, snacks, and drinks

    • All park entry fees

    • We carry a high-quality scope and a cooler you are welcome to share

  • Each trip is customized to your needs!

    We will arrange to pick you up from your lodging according to your schedule, often very early to arrive on the grasslands first thing in the morning. We’ll spend the day visiting locations based on your bird list, our knowledge of the location, seasonal considerations and local weather conditions. We often pack a picnic lunch or stop at a favorite local restaurant for lunch. We’ll finish up in the evening according to your schedule.

  • Please read through Rocky Mountain Birding terms and conditions here.

Reviews
Sindhoo N. - Denver, CO
Sindhoo N. - Denver, CO

I booked a tour for my parents as a gift, and we all loved our experience. Peter was thoughtful and thorough in crafting the tour, which was enjoyable, engaging, and educational. Peter has an impressive wealth of knowledge of Colorado birds, and the delicious egg salad sandwiches were a delight! 

Todd B. - Tampa, FL
Todd B. - Tampa, FL

My experience with Rocky Mountain Birding was fantastic. I contacted Peter to set everything up and the communication was excellent. He put us in such incredible spots to see moose, elk, coyote and a vast array of amazing birds. His wildlife knowledge and the love for what he does resonates. The memories of driving through Rocky Mountain National Park with the top down in Peter’s jeep will last a lifetime. Thanks so much Peter, until next time!

Sonja S. - New York, NY
Sonja S. - New York, NY

I had a fantastic time birding with Peter in Colorado. We saw 75 species in two days. My personal highlights were Mountain Plover, both Chestnut-collared and Thick-billed Longspurs, Brown-capped Rosy-Finch and Mountain Bluebirds. Peter was great and we made additional stops in two other locations to see Band-tailed Pigeons, Rock Wrens and more.

Beth Simkins
Beth Simkins

I highly recommend Peter as a guide, he went out of his way to make our trip a beautiful, memorable one! Peter is friendly, easy going and very informative about Colorado. My husband has some physical disabilities and he took that into consideration. I gave him a birding “needs” list and he researched weeks before our tour so we would have the most success. Highlights from the day were many, and we even spotted my nemesis bird, MacGillivray’s Warbler!

Jay and Ellen Vancura
Jay and Ellen Vancura

My wife is an avid birder and I like bird photography and Peter agreed to guide us in the three biospheres around Boulder. He helped us find hotel accommodations and selected excellent restaurants for evening dinner. Peter is a naturalist besides being a birding guide, and is well versed in the geography, history, and events in Boulder and the surrounding area. He is good company! We would strongly recommend Peter Burke for your birding adventures.

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