TOPFLIGHT BIRDS Tours • Louisiana
Private Small-Batch Expeditions (1–3 Clients)

Currently Available Tours:

The Raptors & Battures Tour

"Experience the wild birds of Southern Louisiana from a safe and respectful distance guided by an experienced bird photographer."

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Built By Photographers, For Photographers

Why Topflight? One Simple Reason: Passion.

I have been traversing Southern Louisiana for years, turning down every dirt road that seemed legal. All in the never-ending quest for birds. What started as a fun hobby has become an obsession. Let my field experience guide you.

This is a specialized bird photography tour tailored for bird photographers of all levels. Whether you shoot with an all-in-one or an 800mm prime, we'll get you to the birds.

"Just like a tuna trip, no one can guarantee a good bird day in the wild, but we can guarantee that we’ll give it our all on every tour."

Tour Specifications

  • Duration 1/2 Day (~3 Hours in the field)
  • Start Time 7:30 AM
  • Meeting Location ~35 Mins from New Orleans by car
  • Group Size 1 to 3 Clients Max
  • Price per Client $375 / person
The Terrain & Wildlife

Navigating the Lowlands

A Batture is the dynamic area between the levee and the river—a rich natural floodplain offering exceptional encounters with coastal wildlife.

Shorebirds & Wading Birds

We traverse the batture to track native and migratory species in their undisturbed natural environments:

• Great Blue Heron
• Snowy Egret
• Little Blue Heron
• Anhinga
• Tricolored Heron
• Black-Necked Stilt
• Night Heron
• Rail & Clapper
• White Egret
• White & Dark Ibis
• Cattle Egret
• Roseate Spoonbill

Raptors of the Basin

As we scout the levees and marsh corridors, we keep constant watch for active apex aerial hunters:

Bald Eagle Apex Resident
Northern Harrier & Kestrel Open Country
Red-tailed & Red-shouldered Hawk Canopy & Edge
Equipped for the Field

Rugged 4x4 & Big Glass Accommodation

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Rugged 4x4 Transport

Navigating rutted levee roads and gravel tracks requires a capable 4x4 vehicle that doubles as a comfortable rolling blind.

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Big Glass Friendly

Ample interior space and heavy-duty window bean bags are ready to support your heavy lenses and calibrated camera bodies securely.

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Convenient Timing

We start early so that you can be back in metro New Orleans in time for lunch!

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Accessible to Most

If you can get into a passenger seat of an SUV, you can enjoy this experience.

Direct Inquiries

Get in Touch

Have questions about equipment, custom dates, or field logistics? Reach out directly.

Phone

917.684.6631

Email

topflightbirdtour@gmail.com

Headquarters

1139 Jackson Ave 4th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70130

Secure Your Spot

Book Your Half-Day Tour

A $150 deposit is required to reserve your seat; the remaining balance is due the morning of the tour before departure.

Required Deposit $150 Deposit
Total Price per Client $375

To lock in your date, tap the button below to send your $150 deposit via Venmo (please include your selected date in the payment note). Remainder balance due the morning of the tour.

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