Birding Northern Arizona
(928) 380-0555
Birdin the heck out of it
since 2016
Welcome to Birding Northern Arizona
As a specialized birding guide in Northern Arizona, I offer personalized tours that highlight the unique western birds species and habitats of this remarkable region. With an in-depth knowledge of vocalizations, year-round residents, nesting sites, migration patterns, and rare bird sightings, I tailor each tour to your specific interests and birding goals. Northern Arizona’s diverse ecosystems—from the high elevation mixed-conifer forests in Flagstaff to high-desert landscapes and lush riparian areas in Sedona—provide exceptional birding year-round, ensuring an unforgettable experience no matter the season.
Whether you're an avid birder looking to check off new species or a beginner eager to explore, I’ll guide you to our hotspots, sharing insights and helping you spot both common and elusive birds. You’ll receive a comprehensive checklist at the end of your tour, or we can log your sightings in real-time via eBird. Let me show you the hidden gems of Northern Arizona's birding scene, and help you discover the beauty of this captivating region.
Your satisfaction and happiness are my number one priority. That’s why I go the extra mile, providing transportation, equipment, water, snacks, and even lunch for full-day tours. This is my 20th year anniversary of living and working in Arizona, and I would be honored to make it the best day of your vacation.
Tour locations
Sedona and the Verde Valley
The high-desert habitat surrounding Sedona is home to a plethora of year-round locals, winter visitors and colorful neo-tropical migrants. Sedona is a bucket-list destination, with breathtaking views and surprisingly, numerous spring fed creeks which create lush riparian areas of old-growth cottonwoods and sycamores.
Flagstaff
Nestled among towering pines and the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff offers a stunning blend of natural beauty and small-town charm. With its picturesque landscapes made up of tall Ponderosa Pines and whispering Aspens, it's a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Whether you're birding, mountain biking or hiking in the summer or skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, Flagstaff's unique charm captivates year-round.
The Vermilion Cliffs and the California Condor
Add the California Condor to your life list on a birdwatching adventure to extreme Northern Arizona. Condors roost and breed in the vividly colored Painted Desert, where the dramatic Vermilion Cliffs provide ledges for Condor eggs and take-off points for this gigantic bird to harness the wind and become airborne.
All photos © Tim Weber
An Experience Not to be Missed- 5 stars
"We were very fortunate to find Tim - somewhat on a whim - as we drove North from Tucson one day a few weeks back. Then, as we ate lunch in downtown Sedona, Tim answered his phone right away and BOOM, we had a full-day trip planned in no time. From our Sedona Hilltop Inn lodging, Tim picked us up (pre-packed with a fantastic lunch) around 7:30 AM and we were off! Only minutes away from downtown, Tim knew a spot that was really hot - Crissal Thrasher hot. Tim was able to pick up the faintest of calls and sure enough: Thrashers, Wrens, Flickers, Towhees, Verdin, Quail - on Stop #1. Throughout the day, Tim kept us engaged and was keenly aware of our surroundings. At a cozy trail near the town library, between trails near Doe and Bear Mts, at a nearby hatchery and new a remarkable well, we spotted nearly 50 species during out day - 11 of which were Lifebirds. Thanks, Tim." Phil B
A superb Birding Guide - 5 stars
Tim is the ideal bird guide -- with a degree in wildlife management and deep ornithological knowledge, he knows where to find birds in unexpected places (well off the tourist maps), and can tell you all about their behaviors, their seasonal coloration, and their unique characteristics. He is an enthusiast, and his enthusiasm is infectious. We spent a morning in May with him, and saw 65+ species in five distinct habitats. Because he knows the distinctive calls and songs of every bird in the Sedona area, he helped us spot birds we never would have seen without his keen ear and eye. Highly recommended! James from Atlanta
A star Performance - 5 stars
"Tim Weber is exceptional and we learned a ton! Our group, all new to birding, finished our 3-hour tour deeply satisfied. Tim is unbelievably knowledgeable - able to recognize, mimic, and describe the habits of any bird in the region - and located and helped us look at so many unique birds up close through our own pair of binoculars and his high powered scope. Tim's passion for putting northern Arizona on the map for birding shined through and he's simply a super nice guy. Thanks, Tim. You're the best!" Megan M
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BIRDING NORTHERN ARIZONA, LLC, holds an OUTFITTERS AND GUIDE PERMIT with the U.S. FOREST SERVICE and is Authorized FOR OUTFITTING AND GUIDING on the COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST.
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