| Colorado has 13 well sought after birds and numerous others, making our back yard in Colorado one of the most enjoyable birding trips for bird watchers. Every birder wants stunning looks at these leks in the spring, watching displaying Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Greater Prairie-Chicken, Gunnison Sage-Grouse (Colorado's endemic species) and Greater Sage-Grouse. The three Rosy-Finches are gorgeous birds, and their huge flocks can be spectacular. Also in the high mountains, we will help you find White-tailed Ptarmigan and Blue Grouse. Then to the grasslands for McCown's Longspur, Chestnut-collared Longspur, and Mountain Plover. Always remember, Colorado offers several other specialities, and Mike is sure to help you find them. Mike Flieg has been offering Colorado Grouse trips for over twenty years. This opportunity provides you four good choices every April to find these birds with one of the most experienced Colorado Grouse bird guides. Day 1-Sunday-Denver to Allenspark and then Pawnee National Grasslands. We start from Denver early to get to Allenspark for Rosy Finches in the morning. We then head to Pawnee National Grasslands where we will find Mountain Plover, McGown’s Longspur, and Chestnut-collared Longspurs. We spend the night in Fort Collins. Day 2-Monday-Ft. Collins to Walden through Poudre Canyon to Cameron Pass. We head up the Poudre Canyon today. We will take several stops to find American Dipper and a few other stops will be worthwhile for the Rosy-Finches (filling in any species we may have missed). Several other birding stops along the way. We spend the night in Walden. Day 3- Tuesday- Greater Sage Grouse and then to Steamboat Springs. In the morning, we start early for great looks at the Greater Sage-Grouse lek. After a successful morning of birding, we then head to Steamboat Springs where we will spend the night. In the afternoon, we will try one of Mike's reliable spots for Dusky Grouse. Day 4-Wednesday- Sharp-tailed Grouse, Gunnison and Loveland Pass. In the morning, we will observe a reliable Sharp-tailed Grouse lek. Afterwards, we proceed to Loveland Pass to look for White-tailed Ptarmigan. We then proceed to Gunnison for the night. Day 5-Thursday-Gunnison Sage Grouse and off to Lamar. In the morning, we will observe an active lek for Gunnison Sage-Grouse. We then will bird on our way to Lamar. This is a long drive with a few birding stops to stretch our legs. We spend the night in Lamar. Day 6-Friday-AM Lesser Prairie Chicken: Then Holly to Wray. We start our southeast Colorado birding near Holly where we will find Lesser Prairie- Chickens strutting on their lek. We will try a few local birding spots before heading to Wray for the night. Day 7-Saturday- Greater Prairie Chicken and then DIA to Points Home. In the morning, we will find Greater Prairie-Chicken on a reliable lek site. By about 9 AM, we will drive to Denver International Airport. All flights should leave after 2 PM that day. |
| Pricing Details |
| Detailed Itinerary and Pricing |
| $1,690 for the main trip, including six nights lodging, lodging tax, bird guide, access fees and required permits, driver, trip planning and other services. Single Supplement: $300 Additional Costs: $150 to $200 will likely be your cost for additional meals at restaurants and/or for picnic lunches. You will pay your own meal tab for breakfast, lunch and supper. Some lodges serve breakfast. |
| All photos (including banner) by Bill Schmoker |
| For more information or to sign up, call Charles at 888-203-7464 or Charles directly at 720-320-1974 or by email at info@PIBird.com. |
| Colorado Grouse and More Every Week in April: Every Year |
| Colorado Grouse and More with Mike Flieg |
