Telluride Live

About

The Birding Co. leads guided birdwatching tours in and around Telluride. The 2-hour River Trail Walk starts right downtown, on mostly flat ground with a mix of species and habitats, and the distance can be shortened or stretched to suit you. It's meant for families and birders of every ability, and the starting point is easy to reach from lodging in Telluride and Mountain Village.

If you want to find more species, half-day (5 hours) and full-day (8 hours) custom tours usually start downtown and travel to other habitats. The full day moves through different elevation zones. List any birds or habitats you're hoping for when you book, and the route is planned around them.

History

Katie Triest founded The Birding Co. in 2023. Before that she was a licensed wild bird rehabilitator and Director of Education at the Wild Bird Fund in New York City.

When to go

The website doesn't list a season or set start times. You fill out a booking form, and someone contacts you to schedule your tour.

Good to know

A 50% deposit is due when your tour is scheduled, paid by cash, Venmo or PayPal only. You get it back if you cancel more than 72 hours before the tour.

On half-day and full-day tours, groups over 4 need their own transportation, and park fees aren't included.

Guests sign a trip waiver form, which you can find on the website.

Price

• River Trail Walk (2 hours), 1 to 4 people$250
• Half-day custom tour (5 hours), 1 to 4 people$500
• Full-day custom tour (8 hours), 1 to 4 people$700
• Each additional person$50

Park fees aren't included on half-day and full-day tours.

Prices checked November 2026 on the website of The Birding Co.. They can change, so check before you go.

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