Services
Make the most of your
California Birding trip!
Whether you are a hardcore lister, bird photographer, or beginning birder, our expert guides will work with you one-on-one to create a totally custom birding experience designed to meet your goals.
Birding
Perfect for experiencing California's unique avifauna, growing your life list, or targeting rare and/or local specialty birds.
$350/ full day (8-10 hrs) or $250/ half day (4-6 hrs).
Bird Photography
Ideal for photographers wanting to get the best possible shots of birds. Special focus on locations, timing, and strategy for bird photography.
$400/ full day (8-10 hrs) or $300/ half day (4-6 hrs).
Owling
The only way to get up close and personal with several of California's specialty owl and nightjar species - night birding under the stars.
$200/ night (1-3 hrs).
Private Tour
The all-inclusive California birding experience. Custom itineraries planned around your birding goals - we handle transportation, lodging, and meals.
Custom Pricing depends on number of participants, length of tour, and other specifics of the itinerary.
What's included?
This is what you’re getting when you book us as your guide:
- CUSTOM CONSULTATION - We communicate with you extensively prior to our date(s) and we work together to create a custom birding experience designed to meet your specific goals. We talk about the type of birding you want to do (e.g. target birding vs. casual, photography, etc.), what birds are possible and our chances of seeing them, locations and strategies for maximizing our sightings, physical constraints we may need to factor in, and logistics (lodging, meeting, traveling, etc.).
- PROFESSIONAL GUIDE - Our full range of services while on tour, including guiding you to our destinations, getting you on the birds, and instruction on identification and photography.
- EBIRD CHECKLISTS - We keep track of all birds observed during our time together per location and will share checklists via eBird or email at the end of the day or shortly thereafter.
- OPTICS - We always carry a spotting scope with us and we have an extra pair of binoculars available for use upon request.
any other fees?
There are a few scenarios to consider that can involve additional fees:
- ADDING PEOPLE - Our base rates include one person. Extra people are welcome for an additional $50/person per day.
- TRAVEL TO MEET - The flat rate fee is variable depending on where we are coming from. This does not apply if we're already in the area. This fee goes to cover gas and wear and tear on our vehicles.
- EXTENDING THE DAY - Adding time to the day is possible is an additional $50 per hour beyond our standard ranges.
What are our Policies?
We strive to be adaptable to varying circumstances but there are some simple guidelines we follow:
- RESERVATIONS: We will hold your requested date(s) for up to 2 weeks without a deposit. We understand that making plans can take time!
- DEPOSITS: A deposit of 50% is required to book your date(s). The remainder of the balance is due 1 month prior to the start of your tour.
- PAYMENT: We happily accept credit cards, checks, transfers from Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal, and cash.
- CANCELLATION: If cancellation is at least 1 month prior to your date(s) your deposit is 50% refundable. Within a month of your date(s) your deposit is non-refundable. Balances that have been paid on deposits are fully refundable. If you must cancel 100% of your total payment (deposit & balance) is transferable to future bookings!
