Local Guides. Top Destinations. Custom Birding.
American Birding Guides
It’s not a tour — it’s expert-led birding tailored to you.
Red-faced Warbler © Robert Royse
Go Birding with a Local Guide
Our guides live where they bird — bringing local expertise to every outing.
Private birding and bird photography services across the U.S., led by experienced local guides. From short morning outings to multi-day itineraries, every trip is customized to your interests, schedule, and experience level.
Cameron Johnson | Texas Birding Guides
Black-footed Albatross © Liam Hutcheson
Great Gray Owl © Felipe Guerrero
Nell Smith | Arizona Birding Guides
Top Birding Destinations Across the Country
Our guides know their regions inside and out — because they bird there every day.
ABG now includes 80+ expert local guides nationwide. Start with our established state teams below — and if you don’t see your location, we likely have a guide nearby. Get in touch and we’ll connect you.
Meet our Guides
The best guides are the ones who call these places home. Here’s a small selection of the local experts who lead trips with American Birding Guides.
These are local guides who know the birds, seasons, and rhythms of their regions — bird-savvy companions who notice the details others might miss. They bring a genuine love of sharing the outdoors — and they’re wonderful company along the way. Wherever you go, chances are we’ve got a guide near you.
Birding Guide Services
Custom outings built around your birding goals, tailored to your style and pace.
Across the U.S., we offer guided birding, photography, and private tours — all led by expert local guides. Whether you’re chasing lifers, capturing images, or looking for a fully planned trip, your time in the field is shaped around you.
Green Jay (c) Robert Royse
Birding
From chasing lifers to relaxed strolls through local hotspots, our guides match the pace and style to your interests. Beginner or seasoned, you’ll see more when you bird with a local.
White-headed Woodpecker (c) Robert Royse
Bird Photography
Designed for photographers seeking the best possible shots. Our guides know the locations, behaviors, and strategies — from close encounters to flight shots — to set you up for success.
Greater Prairie-Chicken (c) Seth Owens
Private Tours
Custom itineraries planned around your birding goals — with all the details handled for you. We take care of transportation, lodging, and meals so you can focus on the birding.
What birders are saying
Authentic reviews from birders who’ve been in the field with ABG guides.
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