Private Grouse, Birding, & Wildlife Tours in Northwestern Colorado

Now booking for the 2026 lekking season!

A sharp tailed grouse spreading its wings during its annual lek in a grassy area.
Greater sage grouse inflating chest during annual lekking ritual.
A dusky grouse with a reddish bare neck displaying in the middle of a gravel road.

Join Jeremiah Psiropoulos for a sunrise sharp-tailed grouse lekking tour near Steamboat Springs and witness one of the West’s most fascinating wildlife spectacles: the Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse performing their spring lekking display dances.

You'll sit quietly in a photo blind with provided chairs, blankets, and hot coffee, just a short walk from the vehicle. A spotting scope is provided, and we recommend bringing your own binoculars for optimal viewing. This early-morning private tour (~4:00 AM start) offers intimate access to one of Colorado’s most iconic native birds during their peak lekking season in Routt County (mid-March through June 1).

After the lek ends, we travel to observe other native species including Dusky Grouse, Greater Sage-Grouse, Sandhill Cranes, and other wildlife, making this one of the best birdwatching tours in northwestern Colorado.

We specialize in grouse lek photography and offer personalized trips for photographers, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts. Our tours are limited to four guests to minimize disturbance and maximize your experience.

Pricing is

  • $600 for two people, with $100 per additional guest.

  • Optional lodging ($200) includes a continental breakfast and coffee.

Whether you're a birder wondering where to see sharp-tailed grouse displaying, a photographer chasing that once-in-a-lifetime shot, or simply looking for the best grouse watching tour in Colorado, this is the experience for you.

“If You want to see Sharptailed grouse up close, get in contact with Colorado Grouse Tours. Jeremiah has access to a number of leks on private property and oh boy, did he deliver!!! Sharpies so close, that we could have touched them. Any other needs? Dusky grouse, no problem - Antigone wildlife Tours delivers. My warmest recommendations.”
— Peter C, Copenhagen, Denmark

Additional Services

A cedar waxwing bird perched on a white branch with some small brown leaves, against a blurred wintery background.
Two sandhill cranes standing in a snow-covered field with dry grasses.
A mountain blue bird perched on a thin branch with a background of blurred tree branches.
A golden eagle, in flight with wings spread wide, showing dark brown feathers, with a grayish sky backdrop.

Custom Birding Tours in NorthWestern Colorado

Available year-round by request

Whether you're chasing spring songbirds or scanning the skies for nesting raptors, our private, customizable birding tours offer a flexible and rewarding way to explore the rich avian diversity of northwestern Colorado.

Each outing is built around your timing, interests, and target species, with seasonal highlights including:

Spring Nesting Raptors (March–April)

  • Red-tailed Hawks, Great Horned Owls, and Bald Eagles nesting along river corridors and cottonwood groves

  • Opportunities to witness courtship, nest building, and active parental behavior

Songbirds & Early Migrants (April–May)

  • Bright flashes of Mountain Bluebirds and the melodic presence of early-arriving Swainson’s Hawks

  • Warblers and other migrants moving through lowland and foothill habitats

Hummingbirds & Peak Activity (May–June)

  • Broad-tailed and Black-chinned Hummingbirds buzzing through blooming wildflowers

  • Raptors soaring over sagebrush and pinyon-juniper landscapes, plus a growing chorus of songbirds in riparian areas

With so many species moving through at different times, these tours are ideal for:

  • Photographers seeking specific bird behavior

  • Nature lovers who want to experience Colorado birdlife with expert guidance

Each trip includes:

  • A professional guide knowledgeable in bird ecology and behavior

  • Flexible routing based on current bird activity and seasonal movements

  • Optional housing, field lunch, snacks, and coffee/tea

Build Your Own Birding Tour

Our custom tours are available year-round and vary based on what’s active and visible during your visit. We’ll work with you to build an a-la-carte itinerary, from raptors and lekking grouse in early spring, to colorful migrants and hummingbirds in late May.

Operating primarily in Routt County, including habitats ranging from sagebrush flats and wetlands to mountain forests.

Private tour pricing: Pricing available upon request.

Contact us to plan your ideal birding experience by clicking the “Book Now” button below.