The first annual Jackson Hole Birding Festival is a three-day community celebration of the remarkable diversity of bird life in and around beautiful, wild Jackson, Wyoming.

Scheduled for May 22–25, 2025, the festival will draw on the wealth of knowledge and experience of experts in bird conservation, tours, field excursions, and educational opportunities to provide an engaging and academic immersion in the natural delights of the Tetons.

In the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, it can snow any time of year, especially at higher elevations. Here are a few suggestions for what to bring to make your birding more comfortable.

A reusable water container. It’s easy to get dehydrated at altitude.
Warm clothing and a coat, including a hat and gloves.
Sturdy shoes or boots.
Binoculars and camera gear.
Sunblock and a ball cap or other sun protection, including sunglasses.
Field guides, either books or apps, and maybe a notebook and pencil.

Experience adventure birding at its best!

With over 340 bird species found in and around the valley and millions of acres of surrounding public lands, Jackson Hole provides many opportunities to birdwatch in ecosystems containing iconic species like grizzly bears, wolves, and moose. From delicate alpine habitats to the sagebrush prairie, the region is teeming with diverse bird species, and the dense mixed forest provides a summer home for neotropical birds.