Extremely Knowledgeable, Prepared, and Friendly Tour Guide - Ryan is the best! I was so lucky to get connected with him when the group hike I originally booked got canceled. He went above and beyond and I got really lucky to get such a good deal for the price he asked for for a private tour, booked at the last minute. He picked me up from my hotel in downtown Denver, which was pretty out of the way for him coming from Arvada. He drove us the ~2 hours to the park entrance, where we saw the first wild Caribou I’ve ever seen. They were enormous, and he explained how their antlers grow back each year, adding a new tine with every year and grow up to an inch a day! He got us into the park using his America the Beautiful pass, and checked with the ranger which trails were safe and which were avalanche-prone, a dedication to safety and preparedness that I really appreciated. He was very prepared through the whole experience, asking me during both our initial call and on the ride over about my hiking experience/level of comfort, how far I wanted to go, the views I liked to see, and how much nature education I was interested in. He also taught me so much just on the car ride over about the history and geography of the area, and the wildlife native to the Park. He made sure to check in with me about my equipment that I had ahead of time, and was so kind to bring lunch, snacks, and hot drinks for both of us! We parked at the Bear Lake parking lot and hiked up through Nymph, Dream, and Emerald Lakes. I highly recommend bringing microspikes if you have them. Going in February, we definitely needed them, but Ryan told me the trails have snow through much of the year; if you aren’t sure, he’ll remind you/ask you, he is super prepared. Along the trail, he continuously kept an ear and eye out for interesting species - seeing the Clark’s Nutcracker, and learning the difference between spruces, pines, and firs were some of my personal favorites, but he is so crammed full of knowledge and is so observant to the birdlife around him that you’ll definitely see species you won’t have seen before. He brought extra binoculars for me to use on the hike, which really came in handy checking out a distant American Dipper we saw near a deep pool along the Alluvial Fan at our second stop. He also was very conscious of great views, and was a great photographer/director, always angling the camera and having me stand in the right position to get the best shot. Ryan is awesome - extremely laid back while simultaneously very dedicated to his job and providing you with a great experience and wonderful memories. The fact that he brought binoculars, a vegetarian lunch for me, a camping stove to make hot water, and extra hats/coats/equipment/water for me shows how prepared he is to go above and beyond. He knows the trails well, including the traffic levels at different times of year, and has such an incredible amount of natural knowledge (tip: ask him about his PhD project in Panama). He’s such a friendly and personable guy, and was very flexible and willing to change up the plan based on my hiking preferences. I can’t recommend his tour enough - if I come back to Denver, I will definitely be hitting him up again. Thank you Ryan!

Birding hike in Rocky Mountain National Park and surrounds - I took the full day tour of the Rocky Mountain National Park with Ryan. Ryan is a terrific guide and he is very known about birds. I had a fantastic day and spotted a lot of birds, wildlife and Ryan knew that I was a skater so told me to bring my skates and found a nice frozen lake that I could skate on. We had some great conversations and I would love to do another birding tour with Ryan during another season in Colorado or somewhere else. I loved that he was flexible and matched his enthusiasm of birds with my knowledge. I’m more a beginner birder and come more from a photography interest than science. But he was very accommodating. I’ve shared some photos that was taken on my iPhone but Ryan took some shots with his great camera and if you don’t have a telephoto camera yourself you will get some great photos from Ryan. Thank you Ryan. See you birding next time!

BEST EXPERIENCE - I booked the birdingman adventures after reading so many amazing reviews and it was totally worth it. I wanted my first National Park experience to be a memorable one and it totally was. Not only did I enjoy the hike by itself, I acquired a new fascination with birds in general. Ryan was patient and extremely knowledgable. He pointed out all the birds, animals while on the hike, provided interesting titbits about colorado and Rocky Mountains, answered all my questions and was fun to hangout with. I am glad I did not book one of those big group adventure packages because I wouldn’t have had as much fun and learning through that. The most memorable part was definitely when the little mountain chickadee landed on my foot. Icing on the cake was definitely the detour we took to find a quiet place to enjoy the silence.

Expert knowledge of birds and focus on conservation - We highly recommend Ryan Dibala’s Birding Man Adventures to anyone interested in seeing birds in Colorado. We had two days to spend in Rocky Mountain National Park, and wanted to hire a guide, to maximize what we could see in the time that we had. With his expert knowledge of local birds & other wildlife, local knowledge & connections, and focus on conservation, Ryan was just who we were looking for. Ryan researched where birds were being seen to plan a good route, picked us up at our hotel, took us to hotspots where we had some great opportunities to view and photograph birds (7 lifer species for us!), kept checklists of all the birds we saw at each location, took photos, and packed a delicious, healthy lunch that we enjoyed midday. With Ryan doing the driving, and keeping the checklists, we were free to focus completely on the birds. Ryan shared eBird checklists and photos with us before we had even arrived back home. It was a great pleasure to spend two days of amazing birding with Ryan. We would definitely go birding with Ryan again, and would be interested in joining one of his upcoming birding trips, such as his Colorado Grouse Tour or Ecuador Tour.

Memorable hike - Ryan is very knowledgeable about birds and wildlife. In addition, he is also a fantastic guide. He knows the trek routes in Rocky Mountain National Park really well and helped us throughout the trek. It was my first hike in snowy/icy conditions and Ryan ensured that I was comfortable and safe throughout the trek. Our group saw Canada Jay, Mountain Chickadee, Pygmy Nuthatch, and many other birds - all of which Ryan pointed out to us with explanation. Ryan was very helpful and went over and above to ensure the entire experience was pleasant and memorable. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my trek in RMNP Park, all thanks to Ryan. I highly recommend Ryan!

Rocky Mountain/Garden of the Gods - Ryan of Birding Man Adventures is an awesome tour guide. I would recommend his tours to anyone. He's very knowledgeable, entertaining and patient. My mom is handicapped . Ryan tailored all excursions to ensure she was able to participate and enjoy them. I highly recommend Ryan to anyone who wants to get the most of their visit to the Colorado/Rocky Mountain area.

An Amazing Adventure - Ryan was awesome, and I can't recommend him highly enough. We weren't sure what to expect because this was our first birding tour, but we had an outstanding time. Spending the day with Ryan was like spending the day with an old friend. We had great conversations, explored beautiful secluded areas, and learned a ton about Colorado wildlife, local vegetation, and the history of the area. Ryan also showed us several apps to help identify species and to keep track of the birds we've seen. Now we're excited to start going on birding adventures in our own region. Next time we make a trip to CO, we'll most definitely book another tour with Ryan. It was the highlight of our vacation!

An unforgettable day birding in the Rocky Mountains - I wish I could submit more than 5 stars for this review! Ryan was an amazing guide. This was my first trip to the Rocky Mountains, and I can’t imagine a better person to have spent the day with. From experience, he knew which areas would be best for what we were searching for - and our photos are the proof he is an experienced and knowledgeable guide! Ryan’s knowledge about the animals and birds we found, their migration patterns, who they were just by sound, the flora and fauna as well as the history of the region; made for an exciting and informative day. I will also be forever thankful for his help with birding apps that were new to us. Lastly I will say, it was a bit of a ride from our hotel to our destination, but our conversation and discussions about the area were effortless and made the day fly by!

Memorable experience - Ryan is super friendly and very knowledgeable on the eco systems, the birds and trees and wild life. Picked us up on time and provided homemade sandwiches he’s for lunch. Very patient and passionate.

An unforgettable day - Ryan was exceptional. From start to finish we had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. He is clearly an expert in the field, we learned a lot about not only birds but local flora, fauna, and the terrain of RMNP. He was a pleasant guide to spend the day with, accommodating, and adaptable. We saw a ton of birds, took in beautiful views of the park, and he packed a tasty lunch! We couldn't be happier that we booked the hike with Ryan and Birding Man Adventures, it was an unforgettable day.