Pitta Nature Tours

Flammulated Owling

What to Expect on Your Tour

We'll arrange a pickup for you in our spacious Transit Van, which can accommodate up to 12 people. Our van, affectionately named Otus, will collect you from one of several meeting locations based on our destination for the night. If you're staying at select hotels, we can also arrange to pick you up from there (please inquire for more information). The duration of our journey will vary between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the specific location.

For our standard tours, we'll head straight to one of our field sites to begin our owling activities. If you opt for our Owling + Tours package, we'll design an exciting birding experience for a couple of hours before sunset, en route to our owling sites. If you have specific target birds in mind, please let us know during the booking process, and we'll do our best to accommodate your preferences.

Once darkness falls (typically 30 minutes after sunset), we will utilize our proven techniques to elicit a response from owls. Once we locate a responsive individual, we'll work on tracking down the bird. Briefly, we'll shine our low-temperature LED spotlight near the owl and provide directions using a laser pointer, enabling you to spot the tiny creature.

We aim to keep our owl viewing moments under 30 seconds, with the utmost consideration for the well-being of the owls. However, there are occasions when we are fortunate enough to enjoy extended views of cooperative owls, utilizing bounce light from the nearest branch.

After a successful encounter, we'll return to Otus and make our way back to SLC. We'll celebrate with a few high-fives and ensure you safely continue your birding adventure.

What's Included

• Professional Guide Service
• Transportation from SLC
• Spotlight and Playback Equipment
• Water for Refreshment
• Birds—we’ll find some birds
• Some Flammtastic Tour Swag
• Delightful Conversation about Birds
• A Thoroughly Enjoyable Time!

We also include SFW dad jokes, witty bird puns, and the occasional commentary on things non-bird related!

What's Not Included

• Binoculars
• Cameras and Lenses
• Personal Flashlights/Headlamps
• Bug Spray
• Jackets or Sweaters
• Shoes and Socks
• Flights or Transportation to Utah

We highly recommend all of the above ;)