Lekking Grouse, Birding, & Wildlife Tours in Northwestern Colorado
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Join Jeremiah Psiropoulos for a sunrise Sharp-Tailed Grouse or Greater Sage-Grouse lek tour near Steamboat Springs and witness one of the West’s most fascinating wildlife spectacles: 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. This early-morning tour (~4:30 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 mid-May).
After the lekking ends, we travel to observe other native species including Dusky 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
$375 per person includes pickup/drop-off, lunch, snacks, hot and cold beverages.
Optional lodging ($250) includes a continental breakfast and coffee (airbnb link to view lodging, please don’t book through website)
Whether you're a birder wondering where to see displaying grouse, 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 - Colorado Grouse Tours delivers. My warmest recommendations.”
Additional Services
Custom Birding Tours in Northwestern Colorado
Available year-round by request
Whether you're chasing spring songbirds or scanning the skies for soaring 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 & Golden Eagles nesting along river corridors and cottonwood groves
Opportunities to witness courtship, nest building, and active parental behavior
Songbirds & Early Migrants (March–June)
Bright flashes of Mountain Bluebirds and the melodic presence of early-arriving Western Tanagers.
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
spotting scope
Optional lodging, 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 & Moffat Counties, including habitats ranging from sagebrush steppe and wetlands to mountain forests.
Private tour pricing: Pricing available upon request.
Guides & Tour Operators: Contact us for lek-only rates for you and your clients.
Contact us to plan your ideal birding experience by clicking the “Book Now” button below.