Minnesota Owl Tours with ryan humphrey

Passionate Professional Tour Guide in the Twin Cities and Northern Minnesota. Join me on an Owl Tour.

 

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Ryan Humphrey

My name is Ryan Humphrey. I was born in Wisconsin, but was raised and still reside here in Minnesota, the Land of Owls.

In 2018, after buying my first ever camera, I stumbled upon my first ever Owl, a Barred Owl. That day I absolutely fell in love with owls. And after that day I started networking with other owl lovers all over the state. I learned of all of the species that reside here, and how to look for them. And year after year I started to find more owls. The more I learned, the more I found.

These days I probably spend more time looking for and photographing owls than most people spend working and sleeping. I go out during the day and during the night. I go out when other people won’t, and do it all with a passion only a few would ever understand. I am truly Owl Obsessed.
Come step into my world. Join my telegram chat and get insider info on owls around the state, or book a private tour and let me take you to them. From the tiny Saw Whet Owls that fill our coniferous groves, to the giant Great Grays that dwell in our deep Northern Forests, I love them all and will do all I can to help you see them like I do.

Owls Possible in the Twin Cities

Northern Saw Whet Owls
Short Eared Owls
Snowy Owls
Eastern Screech Owls
Barred Owls
Long Eared Owls
Great Horned Owls

Owls Possible in Northern Minnesota

Great Gray Owls
Northern Hawk Owls
Snowy Owls

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Private Tours (Non-refundable deposit of 1/2 of total tour fees due at booking) 

  • All day multi species Tour – $300 per individual (Sun up to Sun down) *Max of 6 individuals
  • Night workshop (finding owls at night) – $150 per individual (3 hours long, start time varies) *Max of 3 individuals, +not available in Sax-Zim Bog+
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Chat group with inside owl location info for Twin Cities and Northern Minnesota.

$100 fee to enter chat.

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Testimonials

What They Say

Max from Wisconsin

“My Tour with Ryan was absolutely fantastic! Ryan is so kind, thoughtful, intelligent, and extraordinarily knowledgeable about photography. He will take you to the amazing spots and get the amazing shots with amazing light! It was a wonderful experience and I have great images and memories. Definitely, I will go back for more.”

Shelly from Wisconsin

“I would highly recommend taking a tour with Ryan. He is a super nice guy. He responds to your emails/texts quickly. He works non stop to find owls even when he is not doing tours. He is incredibly skilled at finding them in the woods. He was even nice enough to share his knowledge and skills so I would be able to find owls closer to home. (and I may have gotten lucky and discovered a saw whet close to my home because of him sharing that knowledge super bonus that makes the tour invaluable!!). He even went above and beyond and tried to teach me how to edit the photos in lightroom after I got back home. Not sure he sleeps…but he always goes the extra mile for his customers and does whatever he can to help you find owls.”

Sanka from DC

“I had the best owl tour with Ryan in Minneapolis and Sax Zim Bog last week. His expertise on finding owls as well as his passion/enthusiasm is unmatched. He offered way more than a full day tour. We even went searching for Saw Whets and Long Eared Owls in the middle of the night! His tracking skills are incredible and I was fortunate to photograph LEO, Saw Whets, Great Gray and Short Eared Owls! I also got to see American Pine Marten and numerous birds that not found in DC area. Overall this is the BEST wildlife excursion done and I can’t wait to go owling with Ryan again. Thanks Ryan for being so helpful and wanting to show me the owls of MN! Highly highly recommend if you are a birder or a wildlife photographer!”

Pal from DC

“I cannot recommend MN Owl Tours highly enough! From the moment we landed, Ryan ensured our experience was nothing short of extraordinary. My friend and I arrived to be greeted warmly by Ryan and he immediately set the tone for an incredible adventure by informing us he had already found a Northern Saw-Whet Owl for us to photograph.

The excitement continued as Ryan guided us through the forest to locate 3 long-eared owls. Later, we moved to an open field where we observed many Short-Eared owls hunting—another unforgettable experience.

Ryan’s thoughtfulness extended beyond the owls. He brought us to a fantastic Mexican restaurant for a quick dinner before embarking on an enchanting night search. The clear, starry skies and the sight of the Milky Way made the experience even more magical. Ryan’s incredible skill allowed us to spot another Northern Saw-Whet Owl, observing it peacefully in its night time environment.

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