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TOPFLIGHT BIRDS Tours • Louisiana
Licensed and Insured Louisiana Tour Outfitter
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"Experience the wild birds of Southern Louisiana from a safe and respectful distance guided by an experienced bird photographer."

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
  • Official License #26LTG-21646
  • 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 drive the batture and track native and migratory species in their natural environments.

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

Raptors of the Batture

As we take in the shorebirds, your eagle-eyed guide will point out some of the many raptors that call the Southern Louisiana marsh home.

• Bald Eagle
• Northern Harrier
• American Kestrel
• Red-tailed Hawk
• Red-shouldered Hawk
• Merlin Hawk
Equipped for the Field

Rugged 4x4 & Big Glass Accommodation

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Rugged 4x4 Transport

Rest easy (right along with your expensive gear) in a Toyota Land Cruiser, the legendary top-of-the-line 4x4 that serves as a comfortable rolling blind on all Topflight Tours.

02

Big Glass Friendly

Ample interior space for every client to deploy and stow gear. We'll provide small rests and bean bags to securely support heavy lenses and camera bodies as we go.

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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

All of our tours are on land. If you can get into a passenger seat of an SUV, you can enjoy this experience.

Direct Inquiries

Get in Touch

I'm a little internet shy and a digital privacy advocate. I have great real-life soft skills though! If you call or text the number below or email me, I will get back ASAP and we can go over any questions etc.

Phone

504.224.6282

Headquarters

1139 Jackson Ave 4th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70130

Secure Your Spot

Book Your Half-Day Tour

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

Required Deposit $150 Deposit
Total Investment $375

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

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