A+. Very knowledgeable about the local hotspots. I had a very limited time available to bird but picked up dozens of Utah birds and several US and lifers including owls and other raptors. Would definitely use again!
Doug F. Custom Private Tour, 2025
2025 Association of Field Ornithologists’ Annual Meeting Up to +150 bird species possible this time of year!
After hosting successful meetings in the eastern US and in South America, the AFO is thrilled to bring their meeting back to the western US for the first time in 15 years. They are planning an exciting and diverse scientific program, highlighting research from professional and avocational ornithologists from across the Americas. This year the Western Bird Banding Society will join our meeting to highlight the importance of bird banding across broader ornithological research. Now in our 103rd year as a society, we hope you will join us in celebrating the valuable natural history and conservation work of our attendees.
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Looking for something else? Want to go somewhere not listed? Besides our set tours, we have experience birding all over the world and know numerous talented and local guides. We can help put you in touch with the right guides in the right places. Just Ask!
100 5-Star Reviews
2020, '22, & '23 Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice Award Consistently earning great reviews from birders!
Top Rated Wildlife Tour
in Salt Lake City
Himalayan Snowcock and Cassia Crossbill! Another trip with Tim, another success! These were the “big two” for this trip and Tim delivered in spades.
Paul K Most Wanted , 2018
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August 24-26, 2024
2024 Himalayan Snowcock Expedition
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July 25-30, 2024
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June 20-22, 2024
2024 Cassia Crossbills & More
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May 19, 2024
2024 Marathon Birding
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May 13-16, 2024
2024 Utah Highlights
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August 27-29, 2023
2023 Himalayan Snowcock Expedition
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July 27-31, 2023
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July 25-30, 2023
2023 Georgia Audubon Custom
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June 15-17, 2023
2023 Cassia Crossbills & More
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April 18-24, 2023
2023 Texas - LRGV, Aransas, & Hill Country Custom
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January 12-23, 2023
2023 Chiapas
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August 28-30, 2022
2022 Himalayan Snowcock Expedition
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July 19-23, 2022
2022 Most Wanted #2
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2022 Most Wanted #1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain West Birding Company?
When we started guiding in 2007, we never imagined taking our tours beyond the confines of Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and Nevada—thus Mountain West Birding Company was born. Mountain West specialized in Flammulated Owl, Himalayan Snowcock, and Cassia Crossbill Tours.
Why did you change your name to Pitta?
After a decade leading tours in the western United States we expanded our offering with new tours in Southeast Asia and Central America. As we work on expanding further and offering more International options,, we decided we needed a name that reflected that change!