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Not only did Tim deliver the birds, but he kept us in good spirits, even when hiking up a mountain at 3am.
Daniel T. Snowcock via Most Wanted, 2017
Featured Tour
Himalayan Snowcock Expedition August 23-25, 2026
Introduced in the Ruby Mountains in Nevada in the 1960s, a wild population of Himalayan Snowcock established to become a destination species for American Birding Association listers. This quick tour will focus on this species and a few other local specialties.
Tours Offerings
May 11-14, 2026
Utah Highlights: Zion to the Great Salt Lake
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July 12-17 and July 26-31, 2026
Mountain West Most Wanted
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June 25-27, 2026
Cassia Crossbills & More
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August 23-25, 2026
Himalayan Snowcock Expedition
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2 Tours - Sep 28-Oct 2 and Oct 5-9, 2025
Boreal Owling Adventure
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May thru August
Flammulated Owling
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Year Round Tour Dates
Utah Day Trips
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Dates Year Round
Utah Birding Tours
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Looking for something else? Want to go somewhere not listed? Besides our set tours, we have experience birding all over the world and know numerous talented and local guides. We can help put you in touch with the right guides in the right places. Just Ask!
100 5-Star Reviews
2020, '22, & '23 Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice Award Consistently earning great reviews from birders!
Top Rated Wildlife Tour
in Salt Lake City
Himalayan Snowcock and Cassia Crossbill! Another trip with Tim, another success! These were the “big two” for this trip and Tim delivered in spades.
Paul K Most Wanted , 2018
Recent Tours & Updates
August 24-26, 2024
2024 Himalayan Snowcock Expedition
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July 25-30, 2024
2024 Most Wanted
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June 20-22, 2024
2024 Cassia Crossbills & More
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May 19, 2024
2024 Marathon Birding
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May 13-16, 2024
2024 Utah Highlights
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August 27-29, 2023
2023 Himalayan Snowcock Expedition
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July 27-31, 2023
2023 Most Wanted
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July 25-30, 2023
2023 Georgia Audubon Custom
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June 15-17, 2023
2023 Cassia Crossbills & More
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April 18-24, 2023
2023 Texas - LRGV, Aransas, & Hill Country Custom
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January 12-23, 2023
2023 Chiapas
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August 28-30, 2022
2022 Himalayan Snowcock Expedition
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July 19-23, 2022
2022 Most Wanted #2
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July 15-19, 2022
2022 Most Wanted #1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain West Birding Company?
When we started guiding in 2007, we never imagined taking our tours beyond the confines of Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and Nevada—thus Mountain West Birding Company was born. Mountain West specialized in Flammulated Owl, Himalayan Snowcock, and Cassia Crossbill Tours.
Why did you change your name to Pitta?
After a decade leading tours in the western United States we expanded our offering with new tours in Southeast Asia and Central America. As we work on expanding further and offering more International options,, we decided we needed a name that reflected that change!