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Hear It Straight From the Field
Our clients’ experiences speak for themselves. Below are reviews from birders of all experience levels who have spent time in the field with American Birding Guides. These firsthand accounts reflect the variety of locations, guiding styles, and birding goals we support across the country.
Posted on Google Jörg KTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The four days I went birding with Dorian were truly fantastic! The effort he spent to show me around went above and beyond what I initially planned or expected. The whole trip was seamless and well-organized. We covered many different habitats day and night. The vast array of birds and general wildlife we encountered was amazing, as were the non-birding sites we visited. Dorian is an outstanding guide: knowledgeable, flexible, friendly, and extremely professional. I had so much fun! Thank you very much!Posted on Google Robin GowinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent birding experience from start to finish! We started planning this trip about 8 months ago and began conversations about what would be possible for our stay near Glacier National Park in Montana. We finalized the guide details a week or so before hand and finished our one day birding trip today with Jake. It was great! We had a target list but also a number of birds that we rarely see or hear. We saw a lot of birds and had great conversations along the way. Thanks for a great birding experience!Posted on Google Ronald VasaturoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. "We always enjoy time outdoors birding with Zeke. He put us on a number of species we wanted to enjoy again, plus one species notable to us as being something of a nemesis. A lifer!"Posted on Google JAMES RIVERSTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Birded with Alex Patia a couple of days and it was wonderful, Alex is a very skilled guide and can put you on the birds, everything about him was very professional and he always had good suggestions about where/how to see new birds for me, couldn’t recommend him and this business any higher.Posted on Google Jim ZookTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lucky you if Kadynn is your guide. His knowlegde of local birds and his birding skills are amazing. He obviously loves his job and and his enthusiasm is contageous. I have some mobility issues and he was quickly able to guage my limits and put together a plan for our 3 days together that resulted in an excellant haul of hard to get new species. I appreciate that he was able to put together accurate ebird lists for our outings without it being a distraction while we were in the field.Posted on Google Robert AnthonyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was on a short visit to the Phoenix area and had an open morning, just enough time squeeze in some birdwatching. I found ABT on the internet and they immediately responded with a plan that was great for my needs. Felipe picked me up at 5:00am and we had a good morning introducing me to many of the local birds and some migrants as well. Everything worked well and I would certainly recommend them.Posted on Google Dylan MontaguTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a fantastic experience with Arizona Birding Tours. We initially reached out and worked with Felipe to come up with a multi-day itinerary that would allow us to thoroughly explore SE Arizona. Felipe was incredibly helpful coming up with a game plan and very flexible around our ever changing schedule, and we ended up finalize a great 6 day itinerary that would allow us to explore the region, see a huge variety of species, and go owling. Felipe paired us with Zeke, one of the company's guides, and we had such a great time with him over our 6 days. Zeke truly knows Arizona like the back of his hand, especially when it comes to birding and where to go to see target species. I've truly never met anyone who is as passionate or skilled at birding/being a guide. Overall, strongly recommend working with Arizona Birding Tours.Posted on Google Brenda PullenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful time birding with Jake Thompson of Arizona Birding Guides on May 10, 2025. We were in the Patagonia area of Arizona. Jake is very passionate about birding. He made sure that we saw a very large number of bird species. He knows where to find the birds and can identify them based on sight and sounds. He helped us sort out the confusing species of flycatchers. And he went above and beyond, going off-roading on a very interesting route to find the elusive Mexican Jay and Arizona Woodpecker. Jake was very enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge with us. We learned a lot in our one day venture. To top it all off, Jake is a genuinely nice guy! If you have a chance to go birding with Jake, I highly recommend you do so.Posted on Google Donna DiggonsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was lucky enough to bird two half-days with Ezekiel Dobson. He's a fantastic young birder with exceptional hearing and a keen eye. He was conversant, but not overly so, and found lots of birds for us, including two lifers for me -- Bendire's Thrasher and Rosy-faced Lovebird. I highly recommend him as a guide and hope to bird with him again, next time in the Tucson area.Posted on Google Alton McCormickTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Zeke combines a great ear with fantastic local knowledge. Got us on the birds I wanted to see and we had fun doing it. Even on the way home for the day somehow coaxed a Scaled Quail out of a trailer park! Highest recommendation. This is the second time I have used AZ Birding Guides and both have been epic.Load more
Work with experienced local birding guides across Arizona who bring regional insight, care, and field expertise to every outing. Whether you’re visiting a well-known birding destination or exploring closer to home, we’ll help connect you with the right guide and plan an experience that fits your goals.