Yellowstone National Park

Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park offers exceptional birding opportunities across its diverse ecosystems spanning Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. With nearly 300 documented bird species, the park features spectacular raptors, rare owls, and abundant waterfowl. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem provides pristine wilderness habitat for both resident and migratory birds, from Trumpeter Swans to Peregrine Falcons.

Best Months to Visit

May to October

Birding Season

Spring to Fall

Notable Species

Trumpeter Swan Bald Eagle Peregrine Falcon Great Gray Owl White Pelican

Top Birding Guides in Yellowstone National Park

Browse our selection of expert birding guides serving the Yellowstone National Park area.

Cara McGary - In Our Nature

5.0

Biologist and naturalist offering expert-led wildlife and birding tours throughout Yellowstone National Park. With a B.S. in Aquatic Biology and M.S. in Biology, and field experience from Redwood National Park to Papua New Guinea, Cara founded In Our Nature Guiding Services in 2015. Specializes in birding tours featuring Yellowstone's 300+ species with expert local knowledge and high-quality optics provided.

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10 years of experience

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Yellowstone Guidelines - Phil Knight

4.9

Bozeman-based author and outdoor enthusiast offering personalized Yellowstone wildlife and birding tours. Phil Knight is known for his deep knowledge of Greater Yellowstone ecology, having authored 'Into Deepest Yellowstone' and leading popular wildlife-watching tours for many years. Provides highly-rated custom tours focusing on birding, wildlife ecology, and natural history with passionate, educational guiding experiences.

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15 years of experience

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Yellowstone Safari Company

4.8

Family-owned and operated safari company offering premier wildlife experiences in Yellowstone since 1991. Their team of expert naturalist guides includes wildlife biologists, animal behaviorists, former park rangers, and environmental educators with advanced degrees in wildlife biology and ecology. Specializes in wildlife safaris featuring birds of prey, waterfowl, and the hundreds of bird species thriving in Yellowstone's protected ecosystem.

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34 years of experience

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Yellowstone Wild Tours

4.8

Team of highly-trained naturalist guides with over 80 years of collective guiding, teaching, and research experience in Yellowstone National Park. Based in Gardiner, Montana at the North Entrance, this local family business specializes in custom wildlife tours, birding, geology, and natural history adventures. Their guides hold advanced degrees in environmental studies, wildlife biology, and natural resource management, providing the highest quality wildlife viewing and educational experiences year-round.

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