Crow Valley Birding Pawnee

Denver, Colorado

Crow Valley Birding Pawnee

Denver, Colorado

Duration: 8 hours

Package: Up to 4 People

Overview

Explore the vast Pawnee National Grassland in northeastern Colorado and discover iconic grassland bird species such as the Mountain Plover and the Colorado state bird, the Lark Bunting. Enjoy a day filled with birdwatching and learning about the rich natural and cultural history of this unique ecosystem.

🌾 Explore Colorado's largest protected grassland

🦅 Spot iconic grassland bird species

📚 Learn about the area's natural and cultural history

🔭 Enhance your birdwatching life list

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Most days

Full description

Dive into the heart of Colorado's shortgrass prairie with a journey through the expansive Pawnee National Grassland, a 193,000-acre protected area in northeastern Colorado. This tour offers a rare opportunity to explore a rapidly disappearing ecosystem and to search for some of Colorado's most iconic grassland bird species. Participants will have the chance to spot the Mountain Plover, Chestnut-collared and Thick-billed Longspur, Long-billed Curlew, Cassin's, Grasshopper, and Brewer's Sparrow, as well as the Ferruginous and Swainson's Hawk. Special highlights include visits to Crow Valley and Pawnee Buttes, where migrant passerines and raptors can be observed respectively.

This bird safari not only aims to fill gaps in participants' life lists but also provides an in-depth look into the rich natural and cultural history of the area. With warm clothing, close-toed shoes, and binoculars (provided if needed), guests will be well-prepared for a day of discovery and learning. While sightings of specific species cannot be guaranteed, every effort will be made to locate the birds on each participant's wish list, ensuring a memorable and educational experience in one of Colorado's most unique landscapes.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome.
Experience level: All levels are welcome.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included.
Individuals with disabilities: The experience is accessible for individuals with disabilities; please inform the experience provider of any specific needs.
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 8 hours.
What’s included: Water, snacks, picnic lunch (on full day tours), snow spikes or snowshoes, hiking poles. Additional binoculars available if needed.
Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times; total participants may vary.
Spectators: No spectators are allowed; everyone must have a reservation.
Photo/video: You may take your own photos; professional photography is not provided.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will run.
Arrival: Plan to arrive on time for hotel pickup if requested.
Parking: Parking is available on site.
What to bring: Bring what you need; storage available if necessary.
Restrooms/lockers/changing rooms: No changing rooms, but restroom stops will be made.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.