Public Multi-Day Tour in Colorado
Mountain Chicken Chase
Witness the unforgettable spectacle of displaying grouse backed by gorgeous mountain vistas
Price Per Person:
$2,000 double occupancy
$2,400 single occupancy
Tour Features
Availability:
Group Size:
Highlights:
April 4 – 10, 2026
5 – 8 participants
Rare Birds ● Birdwatching ● Photography ● Conservation ● Grassland Birding
Availability: April 4 – 10, 2026
Group Size: 5 – 8 participants
Highlights: Rare Birds ● Birdwatching ● Photography ● Conservation ● Mountain Landscapes
About Mountain Chicken Chase
Experience Colorado’s diverse landscapes searching for all five of Colorado’s mountain grouse species. This tour will take you from the great plains to intermountain valleys and high alpine tundra looking for White-tailed Ptarmigan, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Greater Sage-Grouse, Gunnison Sage-Grouse, and Dusky Grouse. Many mornings we will rise before dawn to settle down near breeding leks where we can observe the bizarre, yet magnificent courtship displays of these wonderful birds.
Price
$2,000 double occupancy
$2,400 single occupancy
Availability
April 4 to 10, 2026
Meeting Point
Denver International Airport
Participation Requirements
This tour is designed for intermediate birders and photographers. We consider the difficulty level to be moderate, with most of the birding being close to roadsides and trails with slight uphill’s and downhills. Expect early morning starts and long drives, but we will make sure the trip is broken up with plenty of out-of-vehicle time. Rest and relaxation time will be built in throughout the tour, including free time in Steamboat Springs and Crested Butte.
What’s Included
- 6 nights accommodation at 2- and 3-star hotels
- Transportation
- Professional guide
- Meals (with the exception of one lunch in Steamboat Springs)
- Snacks
- Non-alcoholic beverages
What’s NOT Included
- Flights
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
- Souvenirs
- Personal services (laundry, massages, minibar expenses, phone calls, etc.)
What To Bring
A packing list will be provided for all trip participants.
Altitude
Denver is located at 5,280 ft. above sea level. Highest elevations will be reached at Loveland Pass (11,991 ft above sea level) on Day 2. Please consult with your doctor if you have medical conditions that may be exacerbated at high elevations. You may experience some minor irritations such as a slight headache and mild dizziness, but symptoms should disappear as we descend to lower elevations. You may consider taking Diamox (Acetazolamide) and/or Acetaminophen before traveling to higher elevations, but please consult your doctor. Eat a lighter meal before heading to higher altitude, stay well-hydrated, and try to avoid caffeine and alcohol.
Nature & Wildlife On This Tour
Some of the wildlife living in the areas explored during this tour:
Birds: White-tailed Ptarmigan, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Greater Sage-Grouse, Gunnison Sage-Grouse, Dusky Grouse, Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, Black Rosy-Finch, Pine Grosbeak, American Three-toed Woodpecker, Lewis’s Woodpecker, Williamson’s Sapsucker, Red-naped Sapsucker, Red Crossbill, Mountain Bluebird, Pinyon Jay, Juniper Titmouse, Canyon Wren, Rock Wren, Sandhill Crane, Golden Eagle, Bald Eagle, Ferruginous Hawk, Prairie Falcon, Western Grebe, Clark’s Grebe
Mammals: Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Elk, Red Squirrel, Beaver, Long-tailed Weasel, Coyote, Red Fox
Mountain Chicken Chase Tour Reviews
This tour is a MUST DO! Ryan is such an accommodating and salt of the earth kind of human. He did not disappoint! We hiked out to an amazing vista with breathtaking views all around for a wonderful picnic, stopping to appreciate the abundance of wildlife the Rocky Mountains has to offer along the way.
This is hands down the best guided tour our family has ever been on. Ryan’s personality, charisma and abundant kindness made it feel as though we were all family.
Best bird tour we ever took. Ryan’s knowledge is unsurpassed. We saw Golden eagles, Swainson’s, Red tail, Burrowing Owls, waterfowl, and loads of songbirds…52 species in one day. Thanks!
My wife and I had an absolutely fantastic experience on the Beak and Talon tour! Ryan helped us learn SO much in just the one adventure. Aside from getting us so close to six species of mesmerizing raptors, Ryan is such an experienced, fun, informative, and hospitable guide. Usually the thought of spending the entire day in the car with a complete stranger would make us shy away from an experience like this, but Ryan was so genuine and interesting to speak with the time truly flew by.
Any adventure with Birding Man I would confidently say is an experience you wouldn’t want to miss!
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