Client Testimonials:

This is my third field trip with Yellowbilled Tours. At the conclusion of each trip, I feel I have learned so much. Birding with YBT is good because of the small size group. You get to discuss the birds with a smaller group.

Rich, we really enjoyed the Nome and Barrow trips. The finding of the first recorded recording of a Red-tail Hawk in Nome was a bonus. Michael has great photos. Kathleen Krall, Portland and Tillamook, Oregon.

By George June 8, 2022 Boss you do a good job, you have a good eye and your flexible. You delivered on the Steller Eider, actually you got me a dozen. Check mark!!!

George of Power Springs, Georgia June 8th 2021

A Fabulous field trip. All the Eiders species plus Snowy Owls.

Claire Miller, Olympic National Park June 8th 2021

YBT – 2018 Barrow testimonial: Hi Rich, I thoroughly enjoyed the Utqiagvik (Barrow) birding. Everything was well organized.  Your knowledge of the area helped us find all but one reported bird, the elusive Bean Goose that only a few birders found.

Rory, Wisconsin

YBT – 2018 Utqiagvik Testimonials:

Dear Rich, I want to thank you for the wonderful time we had on your Utqiagvik (Barrow)Alaska Tour in June. This was an experience of a lifetime for us. I have to say how impressed I was with your expert leadership, knowledge and the trips preparations to Utqiagvik.
I look forward to birding with you (Yellowbilled Tours) in the future.
Linda Steger
Venture , Ca.

YBT – 2017 Barrow testimonial Rich,Thanks for leading such a great discovery of the birds of Barrow.  We left very few stones unturned. I know you gave it all you had, thanks again.  I hope your back survived the trip home. I got 18 life birds ! David -2017

YBT – 2016 Barrow testimonial Birding with YBT in Nome and Barrow is like taking a series of great day trips with a small group of friends.  Rich is a personable guide with a good working knowledge of the birding areas and the target species.  The small group all in one vehicle makes for a friendly trip, and sharing meals and minor excursions in the towns adds to the camaraderie.  Since these are birding trips, Rich’s guiding and organizing skills should not be discounted.  Accommodations, flights, meals, all seem to fall together with little effort on my part and that was very enjoyable.  The birding was unique in both places and I consider both trips to be great fun, successful birding and memorable experiences. J. York – 2016

Nome to Gambell and Barrow, 2015
We found the Nome and Barrow birding experiences in 2015 very satisfying! Successful birding trips to these areas certainly require a lot of attention to basic logistics as well as a very flexible mind set to capitalize on key changeable site intelligence, especially seasonal availability and the practicalities of access for good viewing. We found YBT a very reliable purveyor in these essential areas: species knowledge base, local “savvy” about variables of transportation, dining, site access, cultural sensitivity and a friendly spirit of good humor along with the shared joys of new discoveries. We highly recommend YBT for these qualities evident in their program.
Bunkie & Jeff Mangum

Field trip registration is open for Barrow June 2020. 

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YBT – Release of lability for 2020 field trip. 7.7.19 

Barrow is the most northerly village in the U.S.A. well above the Arctic Circle.  You will be birding the high Arctic seeking species in breeding plumage such as the Common, Spectacle, Steller’s and King Eiders.  Also Barrow has breeding Red Phalaropes, Baird’s and Pectoral Sandpipers which occur on the northern edge of their range.  We can hope to observe in low numbers the White-rumped, Buff-breasted, and Stilt sandpipers. During the 2014 field trip, we had a displaying male Ruff with white-phase courtship plumage – and in 2016 we had a Curlew Sandpiper.  2017 we found a female Cape May Warbler plus two Red-neck Stints and again we had White-rump Sandpipers. These species occur widely scattered across the tundra and our observations will depend on persistence and luck.  We will do a daily sea watch scoping the open water for Eiders, Loons, Gulls and Murres. Snowy Owls are present but their numbers fluctuate from year to year.  In 2014, we had 7 + separate Snowy Owl locations.  2016 and 2017 we had one each year. 2018 Was another BIG Snowy year we had 5 + separate Snowy Owl locations, allowing for many photos to be taken.

Rooms are limited in Barrow 2020 YBT rooms reserved. Up to 6 birders can be accommodated. Light breakfast is included.

You will arrive in Barrow on June 5th, 2020 on the morning flight from Anchorage.  I will be on this flight with you from Anchorage to Barrow. This field trip ends on June 8th at noon.  We will begin birding IMMEDATELY AFTER ROOM CHECK IN.  Meals will be not be scheduled, but available when everyone is ready. The first birding stop will be the fresh water lake area. 

Field Trip Group 2 field trip begins with the noon flight arrival in Barrow Thursday June 9th and ends on Saturday June 12th on the Noon flight out of Barrow for the return flight to Anchorage. You must be in Anchorage on June 8th for over night STAY hotel fee not covered.

Cost per person is $2199.00, includes lodging, light breakfast, ground transportation, fuel and guide services. There is no single supplement fee. Airfare and meals are not covered.