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We\u2019ve received some fantastic testimonials from our clients. Click the plus signs on the testimonials below to read more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sheryl & Ron – On Fraser and Scotland – May 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Due to our guide, Fraser Bell, we consider our birding tour of Scotland one of our best birding experiences. Fraser had all aspects of the tour well planned including interesting lodging, meal reservations, ferry schedules, and optional sightseeing. Most importantly, Fraser is an exceptionally talented birder. His ability to identify bird calls, find the bird’s location, and help others quickly focus on the target is amazing. He had obviously scouted areas before the tour, so our time was used efficiently. However, he did not hesitate to alter plans when weather or birding conditions made changes advantageous. Besides Fraser’s skill as a birding guide, he is an interesting conversationalist, and we enjoyed our time with him. We would highly recommend Fraser as a guide and wish him well in his birding career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Richard and Sheryl – On Fraser – May 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Fraser is an excellent guide. His hearing, spotting, and identifying were really amazing. He was kind, thoughtful, and did a great job making sure everyone was included in everything we did.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Richard and Sheryl on Scotland and Fraser – May 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This was our first trip with Birding Ecotours and we definitely plan to take more in the future. The arrangements were well planned out and the itinerary clearly communicated. It was a good mix of different areas and activities to maximize the number of birds we could see. Our guide, Fraser, took extra care to try and get everyone the kind of sightings they preferred in order to add new life birds to their lists. The accommodations were very comfortable and the food was good. We definitely didn\u2019t go hungry!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Julie – On Scotland – May 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Highlands and Islands is a deep dive into the amazing birds and wildlife of Scotland’s most pristine areas. It is a must for birders as well as non-birders who would also enjoy seeing this beautiful, serene landscape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Julie – On Fraser and Scotland – May 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Fraser is amazing at navigating and juggling trip points for best locations, weather, species identification and photo opportunities. His knowledge of the area is invaluable to getting the most out of a short visit. I didn’t want the trip to end. I look forward to joining other Birding Ecotours tours led by Fraser, knowing that my birding experience will be just as amazing as our Scottish adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Bob – On Cape Town day tours \u2013 June 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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If you have a few days to spend in the Cape Town area, I can wholeheartedly recommend enlisting Dominic Rollinson of Birding Ecotours as your guide. You will see much more than if you bird without a guide, will avoid sketchy areas, and will have a great companion with whom to share the experience. We really appreciated the fast and complete communications we had with Birding Ecotours when we arranged for Dominic to guide us, and could not be happier with the entire experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ellen – On Texas and Jacob – March 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Our small group arranged a private bird photo tour in South Texas. Our bird guide, Jacob, was extremely good at not only identifying birds, but locating them and making sure we had chances to photograph them. He knew where to take us to find the birds we were interested in. Jacob was considerate of our needs as older birders and paced the tour for our group. His arrangements for hotels and meals were great. The trip was a real success and we’d travel with Birding Ecotours again!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Helen and Ken – on Andy and Japan – March 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A great opportunity to experience the wildlife, food and Japanese culture on all three of the islands of Japan. Andy used his birding knowledge and skills to ensure we were able to see the main species of birds in Japan.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Helen and Ken – on Andy and Japan – March 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Seeing the three different Albatrosses was the highlight. A very comfortable cabin with fridge, kettle and shower. The cabins sleep four but we were fortunate to have the cabin to ourselves -two people. Andy was very knowledgeable on the birds and he took the time to direct people onto the birds as they appeared. He was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful in locating and naming species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lukasz – On Cape Town Budget Tour and Zach – February 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The tour met all my expectations. We were provided with an expert bird guide who did his utmost to find all likely bird species for us. It was organised and run to perfection. I also liked the fact that equal weight was given to LBJs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zach did his utmost to find all likely species. He was knowledgeable about the best places to look for the target species. I would recommend him to other birders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Jesse – On Cape Town Budget Tour and Zach – February 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This was a fantastic\u00a0tour\u00a0and I finished it up seeing almost 145 lifers in three days, including perfect views of the Cape Rockjumper and Cape Sugarbird. Guide Zach Simpson was fantastic. He has an amazing ability to hear the birds and to help everyone on the\u00a0tour\u00a0spot them. I hope to go on another African\u00a0tour\u00a0with him again in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incredible maturity from a young man. He was absolutely fantastic in his ability to hear and identify birds. Zach was patient with everyone and enthusiastic. A couple of the members of the\u00a0tour\u00a0were not birders and were difficult to deal with at times, but Zach did a nice job with them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Hilary – On Limpopo (South Africa) and Zach – February 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The Limpopo birding tour was a wonderful experience. Over 9 days we experienced several different habitats and microclimates, grasslands, forests, nature reserves , mountains and saw over 300 different species. Much of the birding was on foot and a reasonable level of fitness and stamina was required, although no extreme walking. The accommodations and food were simple but sufficient.
Tour leader Zach was exceptional, both in his guiding and his handling of all the other components of the trip. He was really fun, pleasant and interacted well with the diverse group. This was also enhanced by two local guides in the different areas, who added their intimate knowledge to find specific species in their areas. The distances travelled were not excessive and the whole trip was well organised and planned. Thank you for a memorable time. Would highly recommend .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I cannot rate Zach highly enough. For someone so young, firstly his bird knowledge , ability to recognise and locate birds was incredible. He was patient with all of us, and always took account of people’s wishes and needs. He also handled everything else (driving, adapting itineraries as necessary, liaison with accommodations, dealing with the clients (one was very challenging)) incredibly well. Zach was great fun, courteous, had exceptional people skills and I would love to travel with him again. Highly recommend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Lois – On Jacob and Minnesota – January 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I saw the Great Grey, Snowy, Short-eared and Northern Hawk-owls. Loved the Boreal Chickadee and birds at feeders. Jacob was a great guide he knows the area and found the birds we wanted to see. He is very calm and professional I had a great deal of confidence for my safety. The accommodations were very nice the food excellent. Jacob gave us good views of birds and just enough time to capture a quick pic. He kept the tour moving, of course the cold motivated moving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sheryl – on Costa Rica Escape and Jacob – January 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I have been birding a long time and had always wanted to visit Costa Rica. I\u2018m so glad I waited and did it with Birding Eco Tours. The tour leader and local guides were fabulous, the accommodation was excellent, the pacing and variety of the trip were perfect. We had a great group, any of whom I would happily bird and travel with again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is my second time traveling with Jacob and I would happily go on any tour he leads. He is patient and attentive and works extremely hard to get everyone on all the birds. He is flexible and always has Plan B in reserve in case of weather or other unexpected developments. His rapport with the local guides is obvious and really injects a feeling of camaraderie into the entire trip. Herman was wonderful to bird with and always made time to share local cultural and historic insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Judy – On Jacob and Minnesota – January 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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My February 2026 trip to Minnesota was my first with Birding Ecotours as they partnered with my local birding society. Communication from start to finish was friendly and clear, the accommodations were comfortable, the itinerary covered a range of habitats, the small group size was ideal, the birds were fascinating, and our guide Jacob was wonderful. I had such a good experience, I signed up for another tour when I got home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jacob is awesome. I’ve been on a few other birding tours, and while all the guides were effective at finding birds, Jacob’s people skills and the genuine joy he gets from making sure we all have a good experience stand out. It was like going birding with a group of friends, as compared to going birding with a fast-paced professor, which some of the other tours felt like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Karen – On Jacob and Minnesota – January 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Our tour guide Jacob was phenomenal! Seriously \u2013 the man knows his birds and how to get timely bird intel to find us those sought after species. Well done, also our accommodations and food were just great. So important since you’re on the go from dawn to dusk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights were all the species we saw in daily sub zero temperatures \u2013 specials were a pair of Pileated Woodpeckers working their way through a burned area; the Boreal Chickadee at Polly’s Pies (wow); chasing bohemian waxwings all over Gran Marais; and surprises like both Short-eared and Long-eared Owls and that cute little Northern Hawk-owl. Highly recommend this tour to others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Marsha – On Costa Rica Escape and Jacob – January 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Birding Ecotours achieved an excellent balance among serious birding, very comfortable accommodations, and enjoyable meals at appropriate times. The pacing felt carefully designed; early starts were rewarded with productive field time, yet there was enough flexibility to prevent fatigue from overshadowing the experience.\u00a0 Lodgings were well chosen for both location and comfort, and meals were consistently satisfying. Having adequate meals available at properly paced times to fuel the birding activity is an important but often overlooked element on multi-day birding activities.

Birding Ecotours\u2019\u00a0Jacob\u00a0Roalef\u00a0with the local guides, deserve special recognition.\u00a0 They were unfailingly courteous, attentive to participants\u2019 needs, and genuinely invested in helping everyone see and appreciate the birds.\u00a0Their communication was clear, their field skills strong, and their willingness to assist less experienced participants (me) never slowed the group\u2019s overall momentum. I appreciated how they balanced expert-level spotting and identification with a supportive, good-humored group atmosphere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Becky – On Jacob and Minnesota – January 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Jacob was very knowledgeable and knew secret spots where to look for birds in the most unexpected places. He was also very accommodating for our needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Dave – On Costa Rica Escape and Jacob – January 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The whole trip was a highlight! \ud83d\ude42 We saw so many spectacular birds and I was able to tally 202 life birds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jacob and the local Costa Rica birding guide did a fantastic job on this tour. They ensured that everyone in the group saw all the new birds. The local Costa Rican’ bird guide’s depth of knowledge on where to find specific bird species during the course of the tour was amazing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Richard – On Central Thailand and Andy – February 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Fantastic trip. Andy is a gem of a guide – knowledgeable, fun, flexible, and seems to have eyes in the back of his head! Great birding with a small group made the experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Birding Ecotours is a great company to work with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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George – On Anton and South Africa – February 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This custom tour found all 11 of my target bird species, including the relatively difficult ones like Sclater’s Lark, Burchell’s Courser, and Burchell’s Sandgrouse. The tour went very smoothly; I cannot recall any negative events!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anton was an excellent guide: Good at finding and identifying the birds, attentive to logistical details, and a safe driver. He had a friendly and engaging personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joe – On Andy and Northern Thailand – February 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Good birding overall with a couple mega birds thrown in! I did not expect to see the Blue-naped Pitta or the Baikal Teal and had fantastic looks at both. Andy was a great guide. Having both vision and hearing issues I was very pleased at how he made sure I saw everything!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Joe – On Andy and Central Thailand – February 2026<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Want to see the Spoon-billed Sandpiper (along with some other birds)? This tour is the way to do it! Andy did a great job and was persistent enough to find some great birds like the Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Everything was well organized and ran smoothly. He pointed out many great birds. Since I have both hearing and vision issues, I truly appreciated his checking to make sure I was seeing everything. I have traveled with many great guides and Andy is up there with the best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Urban – On Jacob and Panama Escape – December 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I can’t say enough good things about this tour. It seemed like every time we turned around the guides had us onto another great bird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I like about Birding Ecotours guide’s is their determination to get everyone on the bird and their willingness to enjoy letting us just look at birds; it’s never about ticking them off the list and moving on. Jacob is very much in this mould.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Andrew – On Pantanal and Iguazu Falls tour and Eduardo – September 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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My wife and I recently returned from the Brazil and Argentina Pantanal and Iguazu Falls tour offered by Birding Ecotours. This was my second tour with Birding Ecotours. As with our first, we enjoyed our time greatly. I think we saw almost all of our target species and many more as well, including the iconic birds and mammals species, such as Jaguar, Otter, Anteater, Capybara, Tapir, Hyacinth Macaw, and too many other fabulous bird sightings (especially water birds) to list. The scope of our tour was perfect, especially if you have never visited the region before, and very productive in terms of diversity of sightings. Our tour guide, Eduardo, was fantastic, very knowledgeable and such a decent man to travel with. And, a big highlight was to travel in the company of such knowledgeable and interesting lovers of zoology (guests and guides alike).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ed on Dylan – October 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I would go anywhere looking at birds with Dylan. He is knowledgeable, has ‘road sense’ and is capable. He is both a leader and trip manager. If you are looking at a broader experience than just the birds, Dylan is unbeatable. Go!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ed on Eastern Australia – October 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This was a well-guided and excellent tour. Both the BE guide (Dylan Vasapolli) and the local guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. If your goal is to see a large number of bird species; this is unquestionably the trip for you. The guides find ’em and insure that everyone sees ’em!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Claudia and Richard – On Argentina (Northeast) and Andy – November 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Andy\u2019s knowledge, organizational skills, patience and thoroughness are impressive. He can find the most obscured birds and engender an appreciation of their unique qualities, environment and challenges. Andy is an excellent guide and fun while he\u2019s at it. He makes sure to keep the group connected and informed. His birding skills are beyond question. Andy Walker, thank you for a truly memorable experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tim and Kay – On Argentina (Southern Patagonia) and Andy – November 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Wonderful tour. Enjoyed El Calafate and El Chalt\u00e9n. The best of the best guides. What else can I say.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Donna and Ted – On Argentina (Southern Patagonia) and Andy – November 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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It was a very well-planned tour. Accommodation was booked close to the birding locations. We saw some very special birds. The tour group was a lot of fun. Meals and travel were excellent. Andy is considerate and professional. He has many years of experience and knows how to find the birds. We had a wonderful time on this trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ira – On Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls and Dom – November 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A very interesting and fun tour. Diversified habitat with over 400 bird species to be seen as well as lots of mammals (we saw 4 of the big 5 on ours). Lodging and food were well above expectation. 2 of the accommodations were 4 1\/2 and 5 star. Our travel van was very comfortable. Exceptional guide. Victoria Falls is amazing. Dominic Rollinson is an exceptional guide. His ability to hear and find the birds is outstanding. His knowledge base is remarkable. His demeanor, patience and desire to make sure everyone has a chance to see the target bird is second to none. He is well-organized and handles all situations with a calm demeanor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Frank – On Namibia and Dom – November 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The birds and mammals were awesome. Our guide, Dominic Rollinson, was extraordinary and stunningly amazing at finding birds. Food and lodging were exceptional. The variety of habitats, from ocean to desert to scrubland to rainforest to Victoria Falls, was fantastic. Truly the trip of a lifetime. Dom was outstanding, extraordinary! The best guide you’ll ever find. Truly amazing how he could hear birds a mile away and locate them for us. He has supernatural powers, and I’m not kidding. The food was so good and plentiful, that I gained 8 pounds ! If you’re looking to lose weight, don’t take this trip \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Stephanie – On Brazil and Argentina and Eduardo – October 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Brilliant and thoroughly enjoyable tour, great views of stunning birds and amazing mammals. Eduardo is an absolutely top-notch guide in every aspect. Eduardo is a consummate professional and instills a great deal of confidence in his composure, competence and abilities. I definitely want to travel with him again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kay – On Brazil and Argentina and Eduardo – October 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We had high expectations for Brazil and Argentina due to trip\u00a0report\u00a0and we were more than thrilled with this tour. Every day was filled with so many discoveries. Our fellow travelers and guides were exceptional \u2013 brought such amazing knowledge. We saw Jaguars mating, a mother Jaguar with two cubs, multiple observations of Hyacinth Macaws, so many colorful butterflies, huge False Water Cobra, Giant River Otters feeding on fish, Giant Anteaters, Jabirus, lots of birds gathering nesting material, a standoff between caciques and a Toco Toucan. We have traveled extensively all over the world and this trip ranks among our top trips. Eduardo was the lead guide throughout the trip and his years of experience made for a smooth secure feeling with tons of adventure, laughter and discovery. Eduardo is an excellent experienced guide. He is an exceptional birder yet patient with those of us less skilled. We felt safe and well taken care of. His enthusiasm was contagious and made for a wonderful adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Katherine – On Oman and Fraser – November 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Great tour with very knowledgeable guides and a lot more bird diversity than I was expecting! Habitats are very diverse ranging from high mountains, wadis, deserts with occasional oases and vast shores with stands of mangroves, and extensive tidal mudflats and islands (including Al Fahal a trip highlight for the Sooty Falcon).\u00a0Fraser is world-class in terms of his bird knowledge, managing groups and making sure everyone is taken care of. Fraser’s love of birds and enthusiasm for the process of birding was infectious to be around.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Jim – On Eduardo and the Pantanal – October 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Highlights of this trip included experiencing the Pantanal, seeing the birds, driving the Transpantaneira, the river cruise to see the jaguars and river otters, Piuval Lodge and ranch, walking out to see Iguazu Falls, and the amazing group of people we were with. The two guides were the greatest. Eduardo knows his stuff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Donald – On Dylan and Eastern Australia – October 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This was my first professional guided bird tour and Birding Ecotours came highly recommended by several of my birding friends. I was not disappointed. Dylan Vasapolli has all the attributes of a perfect bird guide. He can be having a conversation while a helicopter is flying over and still hear a bird and get you on it in lightning fast time. I have never seen anyone get a scope on a bird faster that Dylan. His attention to detail, and his ability to be aware of the special needs of each participant contributes to a very enjoyable experience. The local guides that accompanied us were outstanding, with decades of birding experience in Australia, were able to find us many birds that most folks never see. All three guides have great sense of humor and are very personable making the trip an absolute delight. This was trip of a lifetime made perfect by these gentlemen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Charlotte – On Eduardo and southern Peru – July 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This note is to\u00a0say that our just-finished “Inca Trail” tour with Eduardo Ormaeche was outstanding, and far exceeded my expectations and went beyond even my best-case scenario hopes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Jeffrey – On Brazil and Eduardo – October 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This tour was personalized by our guide to the birds we wanted to see and needed to add to our world birding list. The itinerary was altered with our permission as local bird sightings happened. The culture, wine, dining and local experiences was top notch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo \u2013 considered family or close friend to us more than a guide. He is so easy to be around, and knows birds. He always makes sure everyone sees the species and has time for photography. He explains the area, bird life, and everything valuable to the experience. He makes sure things move seamlessly and we never see the behind the scenes. We love to travel with him. He is humorous, kind, generous and always open!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Steven – On Southeast Peru and Eduardo – September 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Birding Ecotours in Southeast Brazil was wonderful. The trip was very well-organized and we saw lots of great birds. Eduardo is an excellent guide. His bird skills are terrific and he can find and spot birds very quickly. He is kind and patient. He makes sure everyone has a good chance to see the bird, and always asked each person by name if we saw the bird. He really made the trip easy, fun and rewarding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Bob – on Andy and Australia – October 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I did two of the sections of Birding Ecotours’ program of Australian tours \u2013 NT\/Alice Springs and Western Australia. Everything about my two sections was excellent; the guiding, the accommodation, the transport, and the food were all good. The birding was exceptional, \u2013 seeing birds that I had hoped to see one day \u2013 so many species, from Bustards to Fairywrens. The widespread knowledge of Andy (and the local guides), was remarkable and added greatly to my enjoyment of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Steve and Anne – On Dom – September 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Another well-planned and executed private tour, Dominic is first class in every aspect, brilliant birder, great travelling companion and sensitive to individual needs. We have been fortunate to have experienced a wide variety of birding tours with exceptional guides. Dominic is up there with the very best.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Margaret – On Dom – August 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dom was an amazing package of knowledge plus kind, considerate and helpful. He went above and beyond to ensure a wonderful adventure for us. Dom was well aware of individuals’ birding experience or inexperience. We would go on another adventure with Dom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Dominic was our guide, and we could not have had a better person as he fitted right in. Because several of us had been on other tours with him, we knew from the beginning that he would be knowledgeable, patient, helpful, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dom is very patient, efficient, calm, professional and extremely knowledgeable. He took great care to ensure all 8 in our party were experiencing every opportunity available for this trip. This is my second trip with Dom, and I look forward to future trips with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christiane – On Iceland – June 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I would recommend this tour to birders who are interested in waterbirds. The tour was highlighted by looking for rare birds found by the guide and his scope at each place he brought me. The accommodation was good, with the small rooms still being spacious enough. The roads are very good in Iceland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Melanie – On Dom and South Africa – June 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This 15-day birding trip was the best I have ever done. My guide, Dom, was more than excellent \u2013 his planning and organization faultless, and he was unfailing in making sure I was happy and could see the birds. His birding skills in finding and identifying birds are unbelievable, and his enthusiasm and friendly nature made him the best guide, and traveling companion, possible. We birded in winter, and saw 400 species, as well as a lot of big (and small) game; as many as I could have expected on a non-birding safari. Our itinerary ranged from Johannesburg, Kruger, Lesotho and Durban, and covered a great variety of habitats \u2013 it was extremely well-planned. I would highly recommend Dom, and Birding Ecotours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Garret – On Dylan – June 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dylan is one of the best birding guides I’ve ever met. His birding skills are exceptional, and he is pleasant, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. He is highly motivated to find as many lifers for each of his clients as possible, and very determined to track down all of the localised birds and endemics which make this Angola tour so special.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Garret – On Angola – June 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This is a fantastic and very enjoyable tour which I can highly recommend. Beautiful scenery, friendly people, diverse habitats and landscapes make it a pleasure to explore this country which is rich in endemics, local species and near-endemic targets. The organisation by Birding Ecotours and the local ground agents was exceptional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Mary – On Japan and Dom – February 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The winter birds of Japan were incredible, especially the big ones. They gave great looks and since the seas were pretty calm the boat captains were able to edge in for perfect photos and observations without disturbing the wildlife. Dom our trip leader was very kind, personable, willing and accommodating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eliza – On Vietnam and Andy – March 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I cannot recommend the Vietnam tour and Andy Walker more highly. It was an incredible experience to visit the country as a birder. The tour took us through a variety of habitats including mountains, lowlands, and coast. The birding, especially in the blinds, was outstanding. We got close views of dozens of target species, including the highly pleasing pittas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Chris – On Peru: Cusco and Apur\u00edmac Jewels – June 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A wonderful introduction to the birds of Peru, led by incredibly hard-working and knowledgeable guides.\u00a0Birding\u00a0Ecotours\u00a0took care of everything. Brilliant trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Mark – On Jacob and Alaska – June 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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What a great way to see Alaska, up close and personal!\u00a0Birding\u00a0was phenomenal, scenery was breathtaking and there was wildlife everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I just wish I could hear and see as well as Jacob. He was phenomenal at hearing and spotting birds, long before the rest of the group. It also didn\u2019t hurt that he had a good sense of humor, was easy to talk to and was organized. The entire trip went smoothly accordingly. Jacob is the best birding guide I have encountered during my short birding hobby.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tom – On Jacob and Alaska – June 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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It was a fantastic tour. Some of the birds were not easy to find and Jacob put great effort in doing his best to locate them. Jacob is an exceptional guide and passionate advocate for the birds and wildlife of Alaska.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Kaitlin – On Jacob – March 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Jacob is an excellent guide and I couldn’t have asked for someone better for my first birding tour. I would certainly take another trip with him. He is a super strong birder with great people skills as well. He was able to effectively guide and create an enjoyable experience for all 3 of our group at once, with our varying interests, abilities, dietary restrictions, ages, and so on. He adapted the trip well as the days went on to try to find birds we still needed or wanted to see, to accommodate non-birding attractions in the itinerary, to work around weather, etc. He generously shared knowledge with us throughout the trip. I learned a lot from him and I think I came out of the trip a much stronger birder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Kaitlin – On Texas in Spring – March 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We saw a huge number and variety of birds, many of which were lifers or only seen once or twice before for me. I think I got over 100 lifers (I have only been birding a few years and never in Texas\/surrounding areas) and we saw over 220 species. I enjoyed that we visited a number of different habitats and got to see what variety there is within Texas. Even with the unexpected and unprecedented rainstorm during our visit, the trip went smoothly. We had a fun group that all got along very well and I enjoyed spending time with. Jacob did a great job guiding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Michael – On Jacob – January 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Jacob is an extremely competent birder who is very accommodating to the needs\/wishes of the participants no matter what their experience level is.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Michael – On Colorado birding tours – April 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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As someone with 650 birds seen in the US, these western specials were a gap in my birding experience. This tour was a great opportunity to see, hear, and photograph these specialty birds, and their awesome courtship displays. It is also good to have the complicated logistical arrangements of these sites taken care of so we can focus on enjoying the birds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Mary and Royce – On Jacob and Ohio day tours – March 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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One of the best days birding in our lives! Jacob’s knowledge was amazing and his ability to spot birds was impressive. We enjoyed every part of the day and meeting Jacob was a highlight. His enthusiasm and love for birds was wonderful and we enjoyed learning about birds and the area. He took us to birding spots that we can revisit next time we are in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A great investment for a fun day that included 5 new birds on our life list! We highly recommend this outfit and hope to join them for a trip to other countries. Thanks to Jacob and Birding Ecotours for a great experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Barry – On Jacob – April 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Jacob, our tour leader is exceptional. Not only does he deliver on the target birds but he is great at handling all the logistics of the trip including meals and accommodations. This is the second trip I’ve been on with him as the leader and I highly recommend him and Birding Ecotours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ira – On Jacob – April 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Jacob is well-organized, knowledgeable, and very personable. He worked very hard to make sure we got to see the target birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chuck – On Dom and Andaman Islands – February 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The tour went exactly as promised. Dominic Rollinson was outstanding and our local guide and drivers were great as well. I heartily recommend this tour to other birders, particularly to listers like myself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Aimee Maree – On Fraser and Jamaica – March 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Our guide, Fraser, was so knowledgeable and personable on our Jamaica tour; we\u2019d like to go with him again. He gave recommendations to help choose the best guidebook for me. He made sure to get everyone on each bird, using the laser pointer when needed. We got every island endemic! In addition to the endemics, I added many more birds to my life list. We celebrated when I reached 1,000 birds! Fraser also spotted two rarities that were not target birds, but he knew they were rarely found on Jamaica \u2013 further demonstrating his expertise. Furthermore, Fraser shared daily eBird lists with me, which was very helpful. He said that\u2019s the standard for Birding Ecotours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also liked our local driver. He was a very careful driver is also the 2nd top eBirder in Jamaica. He knew the bird calls and often located the target birds for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trip was very well-organized, and the accommodations were just what we needed. The food was top quality, and when Fraser found out we enjoyed Jamaican cuisine, he went out of his way to let us try local specialties. We wouldn\u2019t hesitate to go with Birding Ecotours again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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David and Sue – On\u00a0Sri\u00a0Lanka\u00a0and Fraser – January 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We had a wonderful time in\u00a0Sri\u00a0Lanka. A beautiful, clean and hygienic country with some of the friendliest people on the planet. Great vistas at every turn and fabulous wildlife. With a focus on the endemics of the country this tour provided us with the opportunities to see them all. Can highly recommend. Fraser was a huge asset on our tour. Attentive to everyone’s needs with a great skill set, he ensured the tour was as successful as it was. Would recommend Fraser to anyone considering joining a tour he leads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yvelisse – On\u00a0Sri\u00a0Lanka\u00a0and Fraser – January 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This was a very enjoyable trip, and Fraser was one of my favorite guides ever! Not only is Fraser an excellent birder but he has the perfect personality to lead groups. He is personable, witty, considerate and handled the logistics with a deft hand. He\u2019s a star!\u00a0We had a very cohesive group of excellent birders and guides. We swept all of the endemics and were able to put together a pretty substantial list. I would highly recommend this trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Caroline – On Vietnam and Andy – March 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We have just returned from an excellent tour led by Andy Walker and local guide. The quality of birds we saw was excellent, there were great photo opportunities from the hides\/blinds. We also enjoyed the walks where we were lucky enough to have wonderful views of gibbons and langurs, as well as other wildlife. The attention to detail regarding all aspects of the tour were excellent, the food was good and plentiful. Andy has great people skills and made sure everyone saw everything and ensured that everything went extremely smoothly. As you can tell, I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Vietnam, the sightings were excellent, the guides were fantastic and the group was great company. Both guides were excellent, great people skills, good sense of humour and excellent birders. Attention to detail was second to none, everyone in the group was treated equally and great effort made to ensure we all saw the same things and no one missed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ken – On Vietnam and Andy – March 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Tours with Andy Walker are exceptional. Best bird guide I\u2019ve ever birded with. The local guide was also an excellent birder and worked extremely hard to get the birds and then make sure everyone saw them, they also bucked luggage, did the shopping for lunches, and cut up the fruit! Accommodations were fine and Andy\u2019s scheduling was smooth and everyone got where they needed to be (planes). I\u2019m trying to figure out what my next Birding Ecotours trip will be!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Bob – On Bhutan and Dylan – February 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The Bhutan tour, with extension of India and Kaziranga National Park, was an excellent tour combining amazing birds, breathtaking scenery, and wonderful mammals – all with delightful local color and flavor! Thanks Dylan for a never-to-be-forgotten trip!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Richard and Kathy – On Vietnam and Andy – March 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We were able to tick several difficult birds we missed on (another company’s)\u00a0tour\u00a0in Thailand. Guides and drivers were attentive to each individual’s needs and capabilities. Andy Walker is extremely good at getting the entire group on to birds. He has a talent for describing exactly where the bird was and how to locate it. Very knowledgeable about Southeast Asian birds and their vocalizations. He is also extremely attentive to the physical well-being and capabilities of his clients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Richard and Kathy – on Vietnam and Andy – March 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We were able to tick several difficult birds we missed on (another company’s)\u00a0tour\u00a0in Thailand. Guides and drivers were attentive to each individual’s needs and capabilities. Andy Walker is extremely good at getting the entire group onto birds. He has a talent for describing exactly where the bird was and how to locate it. He is also very knowledgeable about Southeast Asian birds and their vocalizations. He is also extremely attentive to the physical well-being and capabilities of his clients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Vicky – On Japan – February 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The\u00a0tour\u00a0to Japan was brilliant. We traveled all the way from the far south in Kagoshima to the far north in Hokkaido with great birds along the way from woodpeckers to seabirds to the magnificent Blakiston’s Fish Owl. Close-up views of Steller’s Sea Eagles made the photographers in the group very happy and the experience of going to see the snow monkeys exceeded all our expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kelly – On Jacob – January 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Jacob is a knowledgeable and interesting birder. We enjoyed his company and felt very comfortable with his driving in sometimes challenging conditions. His\u00a0tour\u00a0plan was appropriately flexible to increase our odds of finding target species. He was diligent in trying to find specific birds in the wide area that we covered. As photographers, we also appreciated his thoughtfulness in helping us improve our photos through placement and spotting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Kelly – On Minnesota – January 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We took this\u00a0tour\u00a0specifically to have help locating and seeing 3 new owls, Long- eared, Snowy, and Boreal. We were successful in seeing these as well as having several great views of the Great Grey Owl. Other highlights included the large flock of Bohemian Waxwings in fruiting ash trees and the displaying Sharp-tailed Grouse. It was worth driving the distance to see both. We specifically wanted to start the\u00a0tour\u00a0in Minneapolis to allow us the possibility of seeing birds more likely found in this area and were happy with that choice. Along with Jacob, we had great companions and spotters in our\u00a0tour\u00a0group making this an interesting trip, despite the wind and cold. These fellow birders allowed us to spend a bit more time trying to \u201cget on\u201d and photograph birds to take some great images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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John – On Jacob – January 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Jacob was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to bird with. His familiarity with the area and his ability to put us on the wished-for birds was uncanny.
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Zane – On Jacob and Costa Rica Escape Birding Tour – January 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The mixed environments produced a large variety of birds. I had 64 life sightings and we have been to Costa Rica many times before. The local guide, Herman, was very expert. Jacob was less experienced in Costa Rica. They seemed to make a good team. Jacob is a considerate people person.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Wendy – On Jacob – January 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Jacob worked hard on the\u00a0tour\u00a0to get everyone the target birds. I appreciated seeing him networking with other birders at the bog to both help find target birds and contact other guides when Jacob had located target birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peter – On Costa Rica Escape Birding Tour – February 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The highlights for me were all the wonderful birds we saw throughout the\u00a0tour. There were an amazing number of birds we saw, I added up to 275 species to my life list. We also saw some animals such as the sloths, coati, bats, caimans, and iguanas. All very interesting to see. We had a good group of people on the\u00a0tour\u00a0who were all enjoyable to be around. Our two guides were excellent and really knew their stuff. I also liked the end of the day going through our bird checklist as a group and marking down what birds and animals we saw that day. It was also special to be able to sit out in the early mornings sipping excellent Costa Rican coffee and look at the birds at the feeders that some of the hotel\/lodges put out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Susana – On Jacob and Minnesota – January 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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It was a trip that I liked very much and highly recommended. Jacob’s experience in birds and in the organization of everything made the trip run smoothly. The birds, many of them were new to me which was a delight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sherry – On Minnesota – January 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I had even more fun than I expected on this wonderful winter tour. The bird highlights were varied from chickadees to grouse to owls and the winter scenery along the lake was breathtaking. Jacob is an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about both the area in general and the birds. We had birders of various levels of experience in the group and everyone enjoyed the experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Miya – On Minnesota – February 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Northern Minnesota is a beautiful place to visit in the winter. The winter landscape, the lakes, and the boreal forest; we had many breathtaking views. The birding was unique. We saw many different owls and variety of other bird species. I liked the small group, we had six in the large SUV. Jacob was kind, pleasant, and professional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Andrea on Costa Rica Escape Birding Tour – February 2025<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We had never been on a birding tour before, and found this to be a wonderful introduction. Jacob was excellent, accommodating and knowledgeable, and we saw an unbelievable number of new birds. There was a nice mix of trail-walking, roadside birding, and boat rides, with a few more relaxed feeder-watching sessions thrown in. The accommodations and food were both good, and we were pleased with the way our guides always made a special effort to take the varying needs of group members into consideration. They always worked very hard to be sure every person saw every bird. I would highly recommend this tour!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marcel – South Africa \u2013 Private Birding Tour & Dylan – November 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A completely superb, comprehensive tour with the excellent Dylan Vasapolli. Comfortable vehicle and accommodations. Stunning scenery and plenty of birds and mammals. Over 540 bird species and a total clean-up of all the possible targets \u2013 even some flufftails! Highly recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Marcel – On Dylan – November 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dylan is a world-class bird guide, is excellent company, and is hardworking and diligent with very good communication skills. He is particularly good at switching things around and thinking on his feet when birds are misbehaving and his thorough knowledge of the places and people across the whole country gave us access to private sites few birders would be aware of. He made the whole trip thoroughly enjoyable and very successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Simon – On Dylan & Comprehensive South Africa – November 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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An incredibly successful and enjoyable one month private comprehensive bird tour of South Africa, led by the excellent Dylan Vasapolli, with 100% success in seeing all possible targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dylan was perfect in every way possible. A great bird guide with superb birding knowledge, energy and fieldcraft. He also looked after us very well and was great company on our one month tour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Steven and Jacqueline – On Subtropical South Africa – October 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Highlights: The number of species seen (455) and the variety of habitats visited. The sugarbird and rockjumper, being representatives of families new to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chris – On Australia – November 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Excellent\u00a0birding\u00a0\u2013 we got good looks at virtually everything on the list…On the whole, I would absolutely recommend this\u00a0tour\u00a0to anyone who wanted to go\u00a0birding\u00a0in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Todd – On Dom – November 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dom was the hardest working guide I’ve ever had and I’ve had multiple international trips. He is birding every waking hour of the day regardless of where we are and what we’re doing. Multiple times during the trip he would interrupt a conversation or a meal and identify the call we’re hearing as we all jump for our optics and run out the door or to an open window. He recognizes bird calls instantly and uses recorded calls to attract many species so that we can see them.\u00a0On a scale of 1-10, Dom is a 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Todd – On Namibia – November 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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There were way too many highlights to identify them all. We saw an elephant shrew being eaten by a horned adder, an adult cheetah lying in full view of a busy road, hundreds of Carmine Bee-eaters at a colony, used sound recordings to call in many, many different types of birds, saw multiple owls including the Pel’s Fishing Owl, and saw ALMOST 400 species of birds during the trip. It was fabulous!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ken – On Eduardo and Southeast Brazil – September 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Wow \u2013 lots of highlights! Eduardo \u2013 personable, organized, great with the birds. So good that my wife and I have invited him to visit us in Oregon and let us show him around! Tomas \u2013 also very good with the birds, frequently hearing stuff that was inaudible to me. Many second efforts that resulted in birds or thoughtful conveniences for the participants. The bus driver, Renato, was excellent \u2013 very competent over all the speed bumps and even a good bird spotter. Food was great throughout and the selection of restaurants very good.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sue – On Dylan – August 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dylan is an excellent leader with whom we love to travel, as not only is he a knowledgeable guide but has the kind, courteous personality with a sense of humour that we enjoy. He is completely unflappable and deals with any problems that arise in a mature way that is far beyond his years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sue – On Gabon – August 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Do you want to see hundreds of Rosy Bee-eaters lighting up a tree as if it was an illuminated Christmas Tree? Then this is the tour for you! Gabon offers a wonderful spectacle of a murmuration of hundreds of Rosy Bee-eaters going to roost at dusk, whilst you sit back in the warmth of an African evening in a boat slowly cruising down the river before drawing into your riverside lodge where you will overlook the Gabon forest as it goes to sleep for the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maureen – On Jacob and Florida – April 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Jacob really knows the habitats and has a lot of experience finding the sought-after birds. Combined with his excellent awareness and listening skills, and his ability to give good directions, with judicious use of laser pointer, his knowledge led to stellar looks at Florida\u2019s birds. He made sure everyone got good looks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Charles – On Eduardo – May 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Eduardo was excellent; extremely knowledgeable about Peru and the birds and sites we visited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Melanie – On Dom and Bulgaria\/Romania – May 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I travelled with Dancho and Dom. The two guides were real birding experts, and couldn’t do enough to find birds for us, including my target species. I particularly enjoyed the variety of habitats, foods, and accommodation. Extremely well-planned and organised. Fascinating places to travel through \u2013 beautiful cities and countryside. Highly recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Holly – On Eduardo – January 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Our guides, Eduardo (Birding Ecotours) and Garry (local guide), were truly excellent in all respects. They worked well together. They both were very attentive to making sure each client saw every bird. They supplied snacks! They seemed to genuinely enjoy the trip, which set a very positive tone each day. I would travel with these guides anytime, anywhere!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Holly – On Guyana – January 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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My trip to Guyana with Birding Ecotours was only my second pure birding trip, and I could not have been more pleased. The company and our guide, Eduardo, handled all the details very professionally. We had no mishaps (which is just good luck!). I was very pleased with the variety of birds we saw, and, in particular, to our guides’ focus on ensuring that each of us saw each bird. No easy task, since we had differing proficiencies. Not only was I pleased to support Birding Ecotours’ mission, but I was also pleased to support the development of ecotourism in an “off the beaten path” destination, such as Guyana. I would definitely travel with Birding Ecotours, and in particular, Eduardo, again! Thanks to all for a great experience!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Katherine – On Jacob – April 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Jacob is one of the best birding guides I have met, marvellous temperament for dealing with people and truly fabulous at getting you onto the bird!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Bob – On Ghana – March 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The entire trip was wonderful! Certainly the White-necked Rockfowl was one of the most amazing birds along with the standard-winged Nightjar! The search and viewing of the Nkulengu Rail was very much a highlight! Our visits to the Kakum National Park and the Ankasa Reserve were rich and exciting!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Bob – On Dylan – March 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Having been on a tour with Dylan previously, we knew were in for a treat with his knowledge of the bird species, landscape and eagerness to see the birds, and we were not disappointed. EXCELLENT scope work as well made for a most memorable experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Marsha – On Vietnam – March 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Go on this Vietnam tour sooner, rather than later. Climate change, deforestation, and illegal trapping are making these special birds disappear very rapidly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sara – On Dylan – March 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dylan is the best guide I’ve ever traveled with \u2013 knowledgeable, personable, professional and patient when the sightings got tough. Dylan was a superlative leader \u2013 tuned to the dynamics of the group and the challenges we had.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Su – On Vietnam – March 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Lovely intimate tour with excellent photography opportunities. Good variety of birds and scenery. Beautiful, interesting birds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Peter – On Andy – March 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Andrew Walker is an outstanding birder with superb ability to assist clients in “getting on” species.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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I was very impressed with the quality of birds seen on this trip as well as other wildlife.
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Hanno – On Vietnam and Andy – March 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The entire tour was very well run. Accommodation was generally more than adequate and I think we generally had the best accommodation available in the more remote places. Food too was generally very good, again given the fact that we were often far away from larger towns. The birding, the most important part, was fabulous!!! We saw almost all the target species, and both guides were very good on getting us on the birds. Overall, a tour I would rate very highly and would have no hesitation whatsoever to recommend. Andy is an all around nice guy who really took care of the entire group. Always willing to help, not just with getting onto the birds, but also with all the other requests our small group had. I like his style and I would certainly book another tour if he was the tour leader.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Laurie & Steve – On Eduardo – February 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Eduardo is clearly an excellent birder. He is super friendly, well-organized and made sure we all had good views of the birds.
Brayan was our local guide for several days. He is an enthusiastic, talented birder. He was excellent in finding the target birds. He also knew about great places to eat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Laurie & Steve – On Eduardo & Colombia – February 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We have done several trips with Birding Ecotours. As always, the tour did not disappoint, in fact, exceeded our expectations. We had previously done a tour out of Santa Marta, Colombia, so this time we wanted to see the Cali region. We did 8 days of birding, and managed to see all our target birds. Eduardo is an expert birder. He was also very organized and went out of his way to make our trip safe and fun. The local bird guides were all great additions to our trip. The accommodations were very nice and we had great meals. We loved the enthusiasm and personal attention of all the Birding Ecotours team. Birding Ecotours is a top notch birding company. We are already planning our next birding trip with Birding Ecotours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Jeff – On Eduardo – February 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Eduardo is such a professional. Always working tirelessly to find and identify the birds. Has great rapport with his clients. Constantly making sure everyone is comfortable and having a good time. If you have a trip planned and you can get Eduardo to be your primary guide you are going to enjoy every minute!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Jeff – On Eduardo and Colombia – February 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This tour was a blast. The guiding was exceptional. Whether it was our primary guide Eduardo, our drivers, or all the local guides that were helping along the way, they all had one thing in mind, pleasing the customers. Accommodations were very nice and the food was fantastic. We saw over 430 species of birds. We also saw Pink River Dolphins and Andean Bear. Such a great trip!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Charles – On Eduardo – February 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Eduardo Ormaeche impressed me in a way few guides ever have. He leads tours in the most densely concentrated birding countries in the world. His encyclopedic knowledge of literally thousands of birds was really something to marvel at. Add to that his ability to find birds and his overall endearing personality and it all adds up to one of the best guides we’ve ever had. He made our trip very special.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Charles – on Eduardo and Colombia – February 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Birding Ecotours took us on a whirlwind tour of southern Colombia that we will not soon forget. We asked for and immediately received modifications to the standard tour that met the needs of our group. The staff at Birding Ecotours quickly and happily adjusted the tour to allow one couple to exit early and allowed for an extension for the rest of us. Our guide, Eduardo Ormaeche, and his assistants made us feel comfortable and safe while finding an amazing variety of birds. Away from the incredible birding, the food, lodging, transportation, and general service was outstanding. We have done a fair amount of world traveling and we all agreed this trip ranks in the top four of any we have taken. Well done Birding Ecotours and we will use you again without reservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Urban and Nancy – On Andy and Japan – February 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Where else but Japan in winter can you see six species of cranes? The Red-crowned Cranes dancing in the blowing snow in Hokkaido were magical. The lone Siberian Crane in Kyushu was an unexpected delight. We can recommend this tour unreservedly. Andy is a companionable, knowledgeable guide intent on finding great birds for us \u00a0– and highly successful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Susan – On Eduardo and Guyana – February 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Eduardo is still one of my favourite guides. He is knowledgeable, always kind and considerate and goes the extra mile to look after us. Our Guyana birding tour was an excellent tour with two different habitats, rain forest and savannah, giving a good selection of tropical birds. We enjoyed it immensely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sam – On Dom – February 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dom is a terrific guide. He found all the birds we hoped for and identified everything we saw. He knew all the best spots and was attentive to my preferences. In addition, he was a great companion and I enjoyed spending time with him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Pat – On Namibia – November 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I really enjoyed this tour in Namibia, which was full of many wonderful moments. We had great views of most of the over 400 bird species that we encountered, as well as all the animals. The scenery in the desert was awesome, and we had three spectacular sunsets at waterholes in the north of the country \u2013 quite the most spectacular sunsets I have ever seen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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John – On Guyana – February 2024<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A superb tour in a lovely friendly and relaxed country, with lovely accommodation, two brilliant guides and birding in excellent habitats; the time allocation was good and made best use of our time in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sue – On Subtropical South Africa – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I would highly recommend the South Africa Comprehensive Eastern Tour. The entire trip was wonderful \u2013 seeing an amazing number of fantastic birds, seeing up close some of the great mammals of the world, and meeting some really wonderful people. The lodging and food were top-notch, and where it was more rustic it was always clean and unique.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Bill – On Dylan – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dylan has an unmatched knowledge of the birds, including an impressive ability to identify birds by call note. He was a careful driver, knew the sites incredibly well, and was good company for the group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Bill – On Subtropical South Africa – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This was an eventful tour, with a rapid pace. It covered a diverse array of habitats across eastern South Africa, and therefore we saw a lot of species. We were lucky enough to see leopards and wild dogs in Kruger National Park, a variety of larks and other grassland birds, two flufftail species, and many others. I had never been to Africa before, and this tour provided me with a great overview of the eastern half of the country, its environments, and its birds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Maria – On Dylan – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dylan is an energetic and likeable guide with excellent communication and organizational skills. He worked hard to ensure that our tour ran smoothly and he remained calm in difficult situations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Maria – On Subtropical South Africa – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The\u00a0Subtropical\u00a0South Africa tour was an action-packed trip full of amazing birds and mammals. The accommodation was great and left us wishing we could spend more time at these wonderful places.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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David – on Dylan – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dylan’s tremendous expertise in finding and identifying bird species, together with his extensive knowledge regarding where to find particular species and his patience in helping each participant find each of the key birds in a particular area were key factors in making this tour such a success. The early (4.30 am) starts were greatly enhanced by the provision of plunger coffee and biscuits from our guide, which certainly smoothed the path to our engagement with the birds of the day. Dylan’s passion for birds, and for the environment in which we traveled further added to our enjoyment of the tour. Clearly Dylan has had considerable input into the itinerary for the tour and always gave a comprehensive preview of the following day’s birding activities \u2013 including key species \u2013 at our evening meetings. Dylan’s good humour and ability to relate on a personal level with all tour participants, together with his impressive expertise in all aspects of the tour, including long-distance driving further added to our enjoyment of the tour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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David – On Subtropical South Africa – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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For birders wishing to explore a wide variety of habitats, from Kruger National Park to a range of wetlands and ascent to Lesotho via the Sani Pass, this tour offers a wonderful birding experience with some 400+ species to be encountered. The itinerary has been very well thought-out and gives participants maximum opportunity to see a great range of species in a relatively short time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Chris – On Andy and West Papua – August 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Andy, I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for everything on our recent trip to\u00a0West\u00a0Papua. The whole schedule ran like clockwork and we were extremely well looked after – not an easy feat in that part of the world and a real testament to the effort and skill demonstrated by you and the whole team in\u00a0Papua. It also goes without saying that the birdlife was spectacular and exceeded expectations with the quality of some of our sightings. Thanks again for your hard work and I look forward to hopefully joining you on another tour in the future!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tim & Kay – on\u00a0Andy\u00a0and Australia – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Particularly enjoyed the south and southwest coastal regions.\u00a0Andy\u00a0is an exceptional guide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tim and Kay – On\u00a0Andy\u00a0and Australia – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Highlights were the rare birds and Uluru.\u00a0Andy\u00a0was great and is top notch and a very dedicated guide. He wants us to see even the hard-to-get birds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tim and Kay – on\u00a0Andy\u00a0and Australia – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Kakadu National Park was fantastic.\u00a0Andy\u00a0is top notch and a very dedicated guide. He wants us to see even the hard-to-get birds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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RT – on Andy and Australia – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Andy Walker was absolutely excellent. Knowledgeable, affable, organized, sense of humor, and attentive to everyone. I would go anywhere with Andy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tim and Kay – On Fraser and Trinidad and Tobago – December 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We really enjoyed this tour, and it is one of our favorite tours to date. Fraser Bell was an excellent guide as was the local guide Lester on Trinidad. Both Asa Wright center locations on Trinidad were perfect for us, and we give it 5 stars out of 5. The accommodations, food, and guiding staff were top notch. We highly recommend this place for your future tour guests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ohad – On Dom – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dom is an absolutely amazing person and birder. It was a great time to have him on this short tour. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ohad – On Cape Town and Beyond Birding Tour – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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For a first visit to Southern Africa \u2013 this tour is mandatory! It gives a high chances to see almost all the Cape and Karoo endemics in short time with a great company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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John – On Dom – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dom is a great guide \u2013 very good birder and very good at keeping the group together and cheerful given the different interests and birding abilities. Very calm as well when the odd thing didn\u2019t go to plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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John – On Cape Town and Beyond Birding Tour – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Highlights were the days in the Karoo \u2013 stunning landscape and some great birds. It was lovely to stay in such a remote farm property with such friendly hosts \u2013 I felt we were seeing some of the real South Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Bill – On Dom – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dominic Rollinson was an excellent guide. His knowledge of the area and the birds was top notch! He was also a good person to be around during the tour and provided for the group quite well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Bill – On Cape Town and Beyond Birding Tour – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This tour provided an excellent and thorough overview of the birds of the western Cape, as well as its unique habitats. We were lucky enough to see several species that are nomadic, and were found this year due to good rainfall. Highly recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sue – On Dominic – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dominic was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and personable. Everything was well-organized. Dom made sure everyone got on the birds, then left some time for the photographers to do their thing. He knew where to find the birds and was very good at getting people on them (as we know can be pretty difficult!).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sue – On Cape Town and Beyond Birding Tour – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The Best of Cape Town and Beyond is a wonderful introduction to South Africa birding. You will experience diverse, interesting, and spectacular habitats where you will find many bird species and an incredible variety of plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During our trip, we were able to see 237 species including many endemics. The entire trip was great, with wonderful scenery, lodging and food. Although we were disappointed that the pelagic trip was cancelled due to weather, we certainly could understand! As an alternative, Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope were spectacular. Tankwa Karoo area was very interesting. The landscape was austere, but the bird and animal life was abundant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sheryl – On Trinidad and Tobago – December 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This is the most comprehensive tour of Trinidad and Tobago you will find. We got to experience different habitats and saw so many birds and different kinds of wildlife. The evening trip to Caroni Swamp for the roosting of the Scarlet Ibis is unforgettable!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sheryl – On Fraser – December 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Fraser Bell is extremely personable and goes the extra mile to make sure each person gets a look at each bird, and not just a look but a really good look, even if we have to try multiple times. He was always available both early and late for any issues and always willing to look for nocturnal and early morning activity. I would welcome the opportunity to travel with him again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tracy – On Eduardo and Southeast Brazil – September 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I\u00a0think this is the best tour I’ve taken. Brazil’s Atlantic rain forest is full of stunning vistas. Every day was remarkable, even with unseasonably cold and rainy weather. Four species of toucans (my favorites), Bare-faced Bellbird, calling yellow frogs, an Atlantic Royal Flycatcher near its nest, and beautiful tanagers and hummingbirds. Our guides, Eduardo and Marco, had extensive knowledge of all facets of natural history, and showed almost as much excitement at some of our sightings as we did!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ted – on Andy and Australia – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Andy Walker is a terrific birder and guide, and the typical small Birding Ecotours group sizes means Andy has a great chance of getting everyone a good look at even the most skulky birds of the Alice Springs area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ted – On Andy and Australia – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Andy Walker is a terrific birder and guide. His knowledge, persistence and patience got us a lot of great looks at many skulky birds in the Top End.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Janice – On Andy and Australia – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Andy is a superb guide with a wonderful knowledge of birds and where to find them. He is enthusiastic and keen, great company and a real pleasure to bird with. Our Australian trip was very successful in terms of sightings and also really enjoyable. Andy played a big part in that with his superb organisation, excellent birding skills, easy-going nature and positive attitude. I would happily join Andy on a birding trip again and hope to be able to do so later this year!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ken – On Andy and Australia – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This is the best tour I’ve been on in my many years of international birding! Excellent guides, good food, great accommodations! Andy was the best guide I have ever had. Knew the birds cold, was able to call them in for photo ops, great on keeping us on schedule and getting where we needed to be, when we needed to be there. Can’t say enough good things about Andy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Chuck – On Andy and Australia – October 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The species and geographic coverage on this Darwin-centered tour were excellent. Andy is a truly great guide who is adamant about getting everyone on every bird with their bins. He has a delightful sense of humor, is culturally broad-minded and sympathetic to a wide variety of participants’ limitations. His knowledge of the tour birds was phenomenal as well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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John – On Jacob – May 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Jacob was extremely well informed, considerate of the personal needs of each participant, and resourceful at finding and showing participants target birds. The trip was well-paced, kept on schedule, and went well. Not a moment was wasted. The places we stayed were excellent and close to the areas where we birded. We saw an incredible number and variety of warblers, went out at night to see a woodcock and a whip-or-will, and were introduced to every aspect of an exciting birding environment. I highly recommend this trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ramona – On Papua New Guinea and Andy – August 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The tour was excellent, with great birds, although can be strenuous, buggy and wet, even during the dry season. Andy was conscientious, smart, well-organized, hard-working and knows the birds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ira – On Papua New Guinea, New Britain and Andy – August 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Exceptional experience in seeing the many birds-of-paradise and other rarities seen in PNG and New Britain. Andy was a very good guide \u2013 organized, patient and did his best to see ensure all participants could see the birds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Marcia – On Johannesburg day tours – August 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Marievale Bird Sanctuary provided ample opportunity to see thousands of birds. We saw a total of 82 bird species with over 40 new life birds. Weather was perfect. Our guide, Dylan, was knowledgeable and informative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Alistair – On Johannesburg day tours and Dylan – August 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Absolutely fantastic tour of Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve and nearby wetlands. Birdlife was excellent \u2013 a great introduction to Africa for me. Dylan was excellent company and a fantastic guide – very knowledge about the local flora and fauna, and was able to quickly identify all birds by sight and call. I would highly recommend him to any prospective clients. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Karen and Wendy – On Dom and Svalbard – June 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I don\u2019t think we could have had a better time or been more pleased with Dominic Rollinson on our Oceanwide Arctic Cruise this past June. We had a wonderful time touring in South Africa with Dom last year and were eagerly anticipating this trip and Dom did not disappoint!
Dom is the consummate birding guide. He has an absolute command of where the birds are, how they behave, actually finding them, and getting us great looks of them! Dom is very organized and timely with his pre and post trip communications, which was very helpful. Dom shared the trip eBird lists, the well-written and illustrated trip report, and beautiful pictures in a timely fashion. And Dom is just a true gentleman and an absolute pleasure to be with. He is kind, considerate, easygoing, thoughtful, and has a great sense of humor.
Dom was very proactive in coming up with ways to make our arctic experience great! Dom also spent the morning after disembarkation with us birding around Longyearbyen on foot, which was such a treat. He was very generous with his time.
We have so many great memories of Dom on the cruise ship! We felt very privileged to have Dom\u2019s expertise available to us and we also appreciated that he graciously shared that expertise with other passengers. Dom was always cheerful and helpful whether we were on excursions, on deck looking for whatever wildlife presented itself, or whatever else we might have gotten ourselves into. I know that the ship\u2019s guides also really appreciated Dom. I heard one of them tell another that they should always listen when Dom was talking because \u201cYou can learn so much from Dom!\u201d We all are grateful for the huge amount of time Dom spent on deck scanning for polar bears and other wildlife, no matter what the temperature or wind conditions!
We highly recommend Dom. If you are considering a trip that Dom is leading, I would encourage you to sign up immediately \u2013 you won\u2019t find a better guide!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Michael – On Dylan and Johannesburg day tours – May 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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My three day trips out of Joburg with Dylan were phenomenal – a perfect introduction to the birds of the region, with all the logistics nailed down expertly. I would strongly recommend to anyone wanting to get a quick sense of the region’s bird life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Colin – On Dylan and Johannesburg day tours – May 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A brilliant day out with an exceptionally brilliant guide (Dylan), in some beautiful places, with some amazing birds – perfect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ron & Ruth – On Bhutan and Dylan – April 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Great organization and a fabulous trip. Our guides and drivers were knowledgeable and attentive in the extreme. The birds, wildlife and scenery were stunning and the memory of breakfasting on the road with a view of the snow-capped Himalayas will stay with me forever! Dylan was professional, incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, caring, friendly, incredibly hard-working and always there for us!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Paul – On Costa Rica and Eduardo – January 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Just back from a three-week tour to Costa Rica with Birding Ecotours. The tour and those leading it was brilliant. The guides, Eduardo and Vernon (Vernon joined us for the first week of the trip), were simply outstanding. Luis, our bus driver, was not only an outstanding driver but was also a great birder too and joined us for some walks, helping to spot birds and wildlife. My advice to anyone reading this is to do yourself a favor and book a tour with Birding Ecotours\u2026 you will not be disappointed. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Jean and Tim – On Eduardo and Costa Rica – January 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I would highly recommend Birding Ecotours. We had a friend join us on this tour who was not necessarily a birder at the start of the trip and by the, she was a great spotter and completely hooked on birding. Eduardo was fantastic; patient, knowledgeable, informative, had infectious enthusiasm, was flexible and fun. We have been on two trips with Eduardo and enjoyed him very much. We would definitely like to do another trip with him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sherry – On Eduardo and Guyana – January 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Eduardo is an excellent birding guide but more importantly an outstanding, patient, and thoroughly knowledgeable person who really went the extra mile to make sure everyone had a great experience. His knowledge of the Neotropic’s birds and nature is vast, and his enthusiasm for the trip was inexhaustible. Long days, early mornings, and vast distances never once detracted from his positive demeanor and his willingness to entertain questions and share explanations and knowledge\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eduardo\u2019s knowledge of birds and nature is only surpassed by his friendly nature, his incredible work ethic and his true desire for everyone on his trip to both see the birds and have a really positive experience. I cannot wait to sign up for another of his tours. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Zane – On Giancarlo – February 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Giancarlo has the perfect characteristics of an expert guide. He is very attentive, pleasant, outgoing, calm and helpful. He is also completely honest. He gets along with people well and does what he can to solve problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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John and Susan – On Eduardo and Colombia – February 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The Best of Colombia Part 2 is an excellent, balanced tour with many areas of interest. If you want to see good hummingbirds, this is the tour for you. If you want to see elusive Chestnut Wood Quails do this tour. The people you meet are all kind and welcoming and the bird gardens are fantastic. After the Andes and Amazonia, Los Llanos is a welcome surprise with wonderful scenery and photo opportunities. Who doesn’t want to see a bare tree decorated with scarlet ibises at sunset \u2013 almost too beautiful to believe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Daniel – on Dom and Cape mammal tours – March 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dom was an excellent guide for the day and was very knowledgeable about the Cape’s fauna. He was excellent company for the day, and I really enjoyed talking to him about wildlife and conservation, as we scanned through various habitat types searching for birds and mammals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Daniel – On Dom – November 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dom was AMAZING! He went above and beyond the call of duty. Even after the tour had finished. We would like to thank Dom SO MUCH. Professional, friendly, kind, highly skilled, organised, patient, generous, enthusiastic, humble, gracious, knowledgeable, wonderful with people, high in ethic, positive, I could go on and on. We were very fortunate indeed to have him guide us and we would go birding with Dom again in a heartbeat. Please pass on our sincere and abundant THANKS!  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Daniel – On South Africa – November 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We had one of the very best months of our lives travelling through South Africa with Birding Ecotours. It was a dream come true! Thank you sooooo much for enabling and supporting us to have such a MAGNIFICENT trip. Words cannot express our gratitude and love of this trip. We will remember it for the rest of our lives. The major highlights were Cape Town (so beautiful!) and the Western Cape, Wilderness, St Lucia and Wakkerstroom. The place we stayed in St Lucia was exceptional! The presentation of the meals and the care we received in St Lucia, it was one of the very best places we have ever stayed in anywhere. The attention to detail was utterly exquisite! The birds, the mammals, the many amazing creatures, the stunning and varied land itself, everything was an utter JOY! We are so deeply touched by and in love with South Africa. May we have the privilege of returning again one day. The days are long and full, so we slept soundly! The organization, the superb guides, the ethic, the beautiful accommodation, the wonderful meals, it\u2019s all brilliant. THANK YOU all! You do a wonderful job creating all this for us and the time, care, energy and patience that goes into all this is phenomenal! AAA++++<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Steve and Anne – On Dom and South Africa – February 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dominic\u2019s guiding ability was exceptional. There appears to be a collaborative spirit amongst birders in South Africa which has not been apparent in other countries. This together with his enormous personal experience enabled Dom to get us an amazing number of birds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Janice – On Jacob and Hawaii – February 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Jacob and Mandy were an excellent team who guided us through the mountains, forests and shores, as well and urban areas of Oahu, Kauai and Hawaii. Both guides knew their birds well. Mandy, our local guide, was very swift to identify calls and knows the habitats of many endangered endemic birds. She also knows individual birds and their histories. Both guides made sure we all saw the birds we were looking for each trip. The scopes came out quickly and there was often enough time to snap a cell phone photo through the scope. Jacob has an amazing grasp of names and places and did an excellent job of compiling our E bird lists. They tour guides informed us each night before of the coming schedule which was very helpful. They worked seamlessly together and we benefited from their camaraderie. Hotel, food, transportation, side trips \u2013 all were excellent. This was a once-in-a-lifetime trip for me. I am grateful to all involved for providing such an exceptional tour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tracy – On Colombia – February 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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As always, the whole tour was great. Highlights were the San Augustin Archaeological Park, the boat trip from Puerto Asis where we saw the pink river dolphins, the condor experience, and Hotel Juan Solito \u2013 for the birding, and the giant anteater and tamandua! The first two items were part of our changed itinerary, but they were fabulous detours!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sue – On Hawaii – February 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The Hawaiian birding tour is a birding tour with a difference! With only a small bird list mostly, comprising of highly endangered endemic birds or many introduced birds from all over the world. The pace of the tour is a very relaxed one and perfect for those who want to experience top quality birds, top quality accommodation, an exuberant, passionate, knowledgeable guide who takes good care of you and delicious sea food with a wonderful one day pelagic with an opportunity of seeing Manta Rays up close and personal in the sea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sue – On Senegal\/The Gambia and Dylan – December 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Senegal and The Gambia is a delightful destination and is full of birds. For those that have not experienced Africa before, it is an excellent introduction to African birding. The river trips are wonderful and it is difficult to know where to look first with bee-eaters, kingfishers of multi colors assaulting the mind. Dylan is a very able leader whom we enjoy travelling with as his African birding knowledge is first class as well as having a delightful personality well able to overcome problems that inevitably arise in African countries. The climate of sun and heat is a welcome relief of grey, cold miserable weather experienced in the northern hemisphere in winter. Accommodation is basic but adequate and local eateries are interesting but would not win any medals for hygiene.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Linda – On Dylan – December 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dylan is an excellent guide, with great birding skills, a willingness to assist less able birders and ability to track down the hard-to-spot species. He is also a lot of fun and a very nice person.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Tony and Nancy – On Eduardo – January 2023<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We would highly recommend Eduardo for guiding in South America as he has extensive knowledge of the birds, is a good communicator and always makes sure you are comfortable on all levels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Jackson – On Dom – September 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dom was an amazing guide! He was friendly, kind, and funny while also being incredibly knowledgeable, working nonstop to both guide and keep accurate bird lists, and tolerated an endless stream of questions and misidentifications with the patience of a saint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Mitch – On Dom and Namibia – September 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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335 species of birds is a good start for highlights. Loved traveling across the county of Namibia to Botswana, birding tours are a great way to experience the many types of environments of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birding Ecotours provided an outstanding experience, from pre-trip communications, recommended air travel assistance, accommodations and most of all finding the birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dominic Rollinson’s first priority was to get everyone on the bird; only after everyone had gotten on the bird did he help folks who wanted a photo. His extensive knowledge as to where to find species and his tenacity in finding target species made this a very successful trip. Dom managed the trip seamlessly allowing participants to focus on enjoying the trip. I particularly appreciated his willingness to call out species we’ve seen throughout the trip as it\u2019s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of birds being seen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Mitch – On Dom and Madagascar – October 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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With 153 species, 113 of them new species for me, this trip met and exceeded expectations. The effort put in by our
guides to find our target species was monumental. All our guides were knowledgeable and personable and persistent,
ensuring good views of many of the hard-to-see skulkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between Dom and Fan, all the details were handled seamlessly, the two of them worked well as a team with the many
local guides that were engaged. I was not really up to the rigorous level of this trip but Fan and Dom made sure one of
the local guides were keeping an eye on me or one of them lent a hand over particularly rough terrain, for which I am
exceedingly grateful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ron – On Masoala Peninsula – October 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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It was a great tour; unique country, Malagasy people, wildlife and scenery. Being in this unique environment with local
guides who knew and loved their home was uplifting and sobering. Masoala was an incredible start to the trip, 2 hours
on a boat to a remote and beautiful location, getting out of the boat in front of a village unchanged through time to a
path in the rainforest to the “Ecolodge Chez Arol” was surreal. To a thatched hut with minimal electricity no glass in
the windows where you became part of the forest at night was also magical.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Ron – On Dom – October 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dom was a delight to be with for 3 weeks. He was unfailingly polite and attentive to all of the group and always made sure everyone got to see the target birds. His breadth of knowledge always made the evening check list review productive and informative. He clearly laid out the plans for the following day and the target birds for that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Li – On Jacob and Alaska – June 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The Alaska trip was a definite highlight of the year 2022 for us. It was a great way to see Alaska for us as first timers there. Jacob, our tour guide, can not be more professional, personable, and accommodating. We felt very safe and well taken care of with him throughout the trip. Jacob is a very accomplished birder, but also wise beyond his years in managing the business side of the tours. We saw many species thanks to Jacob’s skill at identifying birds based on sound and sight, and truly enjoyed learning and sharing his passion about birding. The trip was well-planned, with many different terrain and scenery. We got to experience the beautiful Old Dinali highway, which seems like a perfect hidden gem. The lodging and food was modest but comfortable. Being neighbors of nesting swallows and falling asleep to their murmurs was so peaceful. Seeing nests with babies were also highlights. The whole trip was very relaxing with little amount of exertion beside about 3 miles of daily walking, making the trip very accessible to most. We are quite inexperienced birders but did not feel that the trip was too advanced, instead feeling inspired to do more birding in the future. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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David and Joyce – On Jacob and Alaska – June 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We would recommend this trip to anyone interested in Alaska birding. Jacob was very knowledgeable and helpful. He took his time with us Ohio people that had never seen many of the birds there. The sites and road trips were well chosen and worthwhile. Jacob was well prepared and extremely knowledgeable about the birds and the locations where they could be found. His exceptional eyesight and hearing were great aids to us, since we could not hear some of the birds due to our poor hearing. He took a lot of time to point out birds so that everyone in the party had plenty of chances to view them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Mike – On Andy and Australia – November 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Took the “Eastern Australia: from the Outback to the Wet Tropics” tour, my first with Birding Ecotours. Itinerary fit my needs to a “T”. Birds were spectacular and guides made a special effort at each stop to find the unique birds. Also bagged some fascinating fauna including tree kangaroo, platypus, koala, and echinda. Andy Walker was an excellent guide. He is personable with a great sense of humour. His ability to adapt to changing circumstances was excellent. He and his local guide knew the birds and terrain very well, optimized our birding time at each locale by knowing what key species occurred at each, and took pains to be sure everyone got on each bird.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Jay – On Andy and Australia – November 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Andy Walker is one of the truly exceptional guides in the world of birding. His skill at hearing and then finding birds is amazing. Couple this with an innate sense of getting his clients into the best possible position to both see and photo the given bird elevates him from “competent” to “top notch.” I have been with Andy twice and intend to search him out again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Bill – On Andy and Borneo – September 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The birds were spectacular (of course) and both Andy, our Birding Ecotours leader, and our local guide, were excellent in their ability to find and show birds and to shepherd our group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Claudia – On Andy and Borneo – September 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This trip was amazing. This is my second trip with Andy, and he is absolutely amazing. His knowledge and birding skills are extraordinary, and he\u2019s so committed to getting all his tour group a good view of all species possible. He also deals with difficult situations and keeps the group on an even footing. A very professional young man! He was invisibly but constantly working to take care of the eBird lists, lodgings, transportation, schedules and all details that made the trip as seamless as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Steve and Joanne – On Andy and Borneo – September 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We had an excellent experience on the Birding Ecotours Sabah Classic Tour with Andy Walker, the tour leader, and our local guide, both being exceptional birders. They located all the key target birds with skill and tenacity and always worked hard for all members of the group to get good views. So many highlights: the elusive Whitehead’s Trogon and Broadbill, the mythical Bornean Ground Cuckoo, the last-minute Bornean Bristlehead, Forktails, Fruithunters, Everett’s Thrush\u2026to name just a few truly exceptional birds that were so worth the effort of searching them out. Boating on the Kinabatangen River gave superb views of so many fantastic hornbills and the canopy walkways gave access to great views of many species otherwise unreachable. This was our second time birding with Andy. Excellent birding skills, very well organised, sensitive to needs of group members (photographers\/non-photographers), and good company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Jillian – On Andy and New Zealand – October 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This is a fantastic tour. The birds, scenery, mammals, other wildlife, pelagic tours, lodging, and food were all beyond compare. The guides were extraordinary in their knowledge and consideration. I highly recommend this tour for all bird and nature lovers.\u00a0Andy is wonderful. His consideration and kindness were above and beyond. He is very knowledgeable, and he ensured that I enjoyed the best possible views of the birds and the other wildlife as well. His patience and good humor made this the most pleasant trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Luke – On Dylan – September 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dylan led the tour group with aplomb, never wavering from a patient and gracious demeanor. His knowledge of the birds and wildlife of the region was excellent. As a fellow leader I was impressed and it was easy to trust him in all situations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Luke – On South Africa and Dylan – September 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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There were so many highlights, but having Dylan as our guide and the caring and patient way he led the tour with such expertise on the bird life was really a pleasure to experience. It’s funny to write, but drinking coffee and enjoying “eet-sum-mor” shortbread biscuits in Dullstroom with Yellow-breasted Pipits and African Snipe flying by was a standout experience. Of course, Kruger was amazing. Ending at Zenzele is a tremendous way to close out the tour. The pelagic boat was a little small for my liking\u2026but I’m not that great out in the ocean so that’s really on me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dylan’s knowledge and expertise on the birds and wildlife of South Africa was amazing, but even more importantly he connected well with the tour group and exuded patience and graciousness throughout. Tucson Audubon is fortunate to have partnered with Birding Ecotours on this experience to South Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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James – On Dylan – September 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dylan and his assistant, Luke Safford, worked tremendously hard to help us identify and see as many of the South African birds and wildlife as possible on the trip. Both these guys were extremely knowledgeable and, more importantly, un-endingly patient with those of us that had not taken the “birding” aspect of the trip that seriously and came on the trip with the idea of just having a good time and seeing whatever wildlife was offered. Dylan’s professionalism, knowledge, patience, work ethic, and just plain old sense of humor made the whole trip a wonderful time. He did a GREAT job.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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James – On Dylan and South Africa – September 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This tour is obviously geared towards a fairly knowledgeable birder. I admit that I did not adequately prepare for this trip. But Dylan and his assistant, Luke Safford, worked tremendously hard to help us identify and see as many of the South African birds and wildlife as possible on the trip. Both these guys were extremely knowledgeable and, more importantly, un-endingly patient with those of us that had not taken the “birding” aspect of the trip that seriously and came on the trip with the idea of just having a good time and seeing whatever wildlife was offered. Dylan’s professionalism, knowledge, patience, work ethic, and just plain old sense of humor made the whole trip a wonderful time. He did a GREAT job.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Judith – On South Africa and Dylan – September 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I have been fortunate to have been on many birding tours, and this was undoubtedly the best. The depth of experience, knowledge and birding skill of our guide Dylan Vasapolli was absolutely outstanding; and combined with his enthusiasm and kindness to every group member it made for a wonderful tour. The group size was small, which had many benefits. The depth of Birding Ecotour’s experience in Africa shone through in the choice of birding locations, meals and lodgings. These were usually quiet and less travelled, but excellent and filled with character, with a full compliment of birds and other animals nearby. We often felt as if we had these magical places to ourselves. The birds were overwhelming at times, and the bird list organization by family was helpful as we got great looks at all the target endemics \u2013 take a look at the bird list!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Judith – On Dylan – September 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Kind, friendly and unassuming, it took a bit for me to realize that Dylan Vasapolli, who seems quite young to one of my generation, is an incredibly good birder. He found birds most often by ear, and later I came to find out he is described as having the “golden ear” by his colleagues. But he patiently made every effort to get each group member on every bird, especially the endemics and target birds. His tireless enthusiasm was infectious, and gave the group a sense of enjoyable cooperation and togetherness. He also made very good coffee and biscuits for us in the field each morning! He was an excellent group leader. Dylan is like the friend you want to go birding with, and I hope I have the opportunity to do so again in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Judith – On South Africa – September 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The most memorable moment was sunset at Nasemani dam; the red African sun was setting in the wide open horizon, and many of the animals and birds came to the water for a quiet final drink of the day. It was magical. Other memorable moments were the resounding dawn choruses, looking for the fluff tail, sitting by the pond at Zenzele Lodge and watching the birds construct nests. I think it’s interesting as an enthusiastic lister that my most memorable moments were not ticking a particular bird, but the opportunity to quietly appreciate being a part of their lives. That incomparable experience took a lot of effort, organizing and experience to share with us, and I am very appreciative to Dylan and Birding Ecotours for it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Diane – On Jacob and Hawaii – January 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that is interested in seeing Hawaii\u2019s native birds on these beautiful islands. One of my favorites was the endangered Akiapolaau, referred to as Aki by our guides, which we saw in a restricted area by permit on the island of Hawaii. The Hawaiian name means \u201chammerhead,\u201d because the Aki uses the shorter, lower half of it\u2019s mandible to drill into tree trunks like a woodpecker for sap or insects, while the extended, curved upper half operates like a hook to extract the food. During our day spent exploring the restricted area for Hawaii\u2019s endemic birds, three non-endemic (two males and one female) Kalij Pheasants walked across the path right in front of me. I also loved the fantastic coastal views where we observed Red-tailed, White-tailed, and Red-billed Tropicbirds, Red-Footed and Brown Boobies, and Great Frigatebirds, as well as spouting and breaching Humpback whales. I also enjoyed the opportunity to see Laysan Albatross nesting and walking around an upscale neighborhood, and Bristle-thighed Curlews perched in the cemetery from the golf course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our guides, Jacob and Mandy, were a great team! This was my second tour with Jacob and I was very impressed with his knowledge of the endemic birds of Hawaii. He is very personable and his birding skills are excellent. Mandy is also very personable and an excellent birder. She shared her extensive knowledge of Hawaii, the endemic birds, their habitat and the dangers they are facing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Karen – On Hawaii – January 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in seeing the beautiful endemic birds of Hawaii before they are gone, and enjoying the natural beauty of the islands. Mandy Talpas, the local guide, did an excellent job sharing her vast knowledge of the endemic birds, their habitat, and the diseases that are threatening them. Jacob Roalef, who also shared his vast knowledge of the birds, and Mandy were very attentive to everyone\u2019s needs, which included 8 participants with varying degrees of birding experience. The beauty of the islands and endemic birds, as well as the camaraderie of the participants and guides made this tour one of the best for me! The accommodations and foodwere great too!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Gene – On Minnesota – January 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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A great overview of Minnesota winter birding. Although the list of potential birds is somewhat limited because of the weather, the quality of what we did see more than made up for lack of quantity. Eleven of the 44 birds I saw were lifers, including Great Grey Owl, Boreal Chickadee, Pine Grosbeak, Sharp-tailed Grouse and more. Most spectacular was I saw my first Bohemian Waxwing and then about 1,000 more as part of a massive flock, feeding on berries throughout the town of Grand Marais. We were able to experience that over two straight days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Lynn – On Jacob and USA – January 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Jacob was patient, funny, talked to all the participants, and made sure all members got on the birds. Jacob gave me good looks at and information on two life birds, Glaucous and Iceland Gulls. He was also an excellent driver, especially on the last day when we drove from Grand Marais in a snowstorm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Chellye – On Minnesota – January 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I thoroughly enjoyed my Minnesota birding tour with Jacob Roalef of Birding Ecotours in January of 2022. The tour was very easy to book, and the ongoing communication with the corporate office and with our guide, Jacob was exceptional. I always got a prompt response to email questions, which was important and reassuring. Jacob was extremely knowledgeable of the local area and the various birding hotspots in order to give us the best opportunity of locating the various species we had all come to see. I would highly recommend this tour!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Barbara – On USA – April 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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If you want to see great views of Chickens and Grouse at their leks, then this is the tour for you. Early mornings are no problem when you experience up-close views of these magnificent birds. Don’t forget the other birds found in Colorado, this tour goes out of its way to find them all \u2013 and it doesn’t disappoint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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William – On England – April 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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England in Spring is the fifth tour I’ve done with BE, and this one was up to your usual standards. With our guide, we saw all the hotspots, and his expertise with the birds and habitats was impeccable. The lodgings were fascinating, as was the driving time, seeing the beautiful character of the English countryside. This is a wonderful tour of the UK during spring migration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Sandra – On Spain – August 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The Spain: Spring Birding Extravaganza itinerary is superb. We traveled the breadth of Spain through major habitat changes that allowed us to see a magnificent variety of birds. This was a particularly wet year for Spain and we walked through wildflower meadows and green fields, through rock-covered trails by rushing water and city streets filled with people (to see an owl). We had long distances to travel but frequently stopped for birdwatching, so the drives were more than manageable.
Our views of birds were often magic. We were taken to vantage points that allowed us to view raptors at eye level or even above eye level so looking at the markings was textbook. We also walked toward monuments in isolated countrysides and found small birds, raptors and brilliant scenery in a windswept and lush environment.
We were incredibly lucky with our weather; while often chilly to cold, we only really encountered rain. On one truly memorable morning we walked through snow in the Pyrenees seeing some birds but since we were in the oldest forest in Europe, with a guide that knew the flora as well as the fauna, it was a magical experience.
The hotels were varied from simple to modern. I wouldn\u2019t change any of them since the simplest had the best food and the most modern put us close to where we needed to be to get to the birds quickly the next morning. Breakfast and dinner were good to wonderful. Our lunches were a bit boring but we were so often away from any kind of town that picnics were required and usually in places where we got great birds as a result of the stop. Because dinner in Spain is late it allowed us to birdwatch until early evening to maximize our opportunities to see good birds. Because sunrise was later, we only had a couple of days with early starts. It worked well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Laurie – On Giancarlo – August 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Excellent birder. He had great birding eyes and ears. He always helped us to see the birds. He was such a kind person, enjoyable to be around even when we were not birding. He took special care of us, always making sure we were comfortable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Laurie – On Giancarlo and Colombia – August 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Giancarlo Ventolini is an excellent bird guide. He works very hard to make sure his clients see the birds. His \u201cpeople \u201c skills are wonderful. He is organized and goes out of his way to keep his clients comfortable and happy. I would certainly want Giancarlo to be my bird guide if I return to\u00a0Colombia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Laurie – On Colombia – August 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We have been on numerous Birding Ecotours trips. Each trip has been fantastic including our recent trip to\u00a0Colombia. The trips are very well-organized and the bird guides and drivers are excellent. On our recent seven day bird trip of the northern Colombian coast we saw numerous shore birds, birds of drier bush and birds of the Sierra Nevada mountains. We saw most of the Santa Marta endemics. We felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Eric – On Uganda – August 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Not only did we see a huge number of bird species (between 450 and 500 for all trip participants), but we also had amazing close encounters with Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees and other Africa wildlife. Murchison Falls was astonishing finale to the trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Jim – On Dom – August 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dom and Harriet definitely know their African birds, along with their status and distribution. Their familiarity with
vocalizations helped a great deal as well.
Dom is quite affable and displayed a calm demeanor and even temper throughout, treating everyone (not just clients)
with equal courtesy and respect. I appreciate that he went over Birding Ecotours group rules\/expectations at the
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Frances – On Dom and Uganda – August 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dom is a fabulous guide! He is patient, attentive to details, & always wiling to answer questions. He\u2019s extremely knowledgeable about birds, their songs, the differences between different species, and if he doesn\u2019t know the bird as well as he would like, he asked directed questions to Harriet. Harriet and Dom worked very well together. He was a delight to bird with, and I will gladly go on another trip with him.
The local guides that we used in a variety of places were most excellent as well. They knew the birds & bird songs in their area; also they were very attentive when we struggled to make it up or down a hill by lending a hand. I find over all the Ugandan people that we ran into friendly helpful and eager to have us come back to their country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Danny – On Dylan – August 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dylan takes care of each person individually taking into account fitness and physical ability to ensure all of the group
see as many birds as possible. He is a great character and an extremely capable guide with a vast knowledge of the
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Rosemary – On Dylan and Uganda – August 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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An excellent tour with a great range of activity from easy roadside birding to a couple of good long day walks. I enjoyed the whole thing and particularly like it when the accommodation lends itself to birding in the gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dylan is a fantastic guide, absolutely dedicated to getting the specials and numbers expected on a trip like this. He also has an eye out for anything else interesting, a good sense of humor and is unfailingly helpful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Rob – On Dylan and Uganda – August 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This was my first trip to Africa and my longest birding trip ever. The itinerary was excellent, the accommodations were pleasant, and the guides were outstanding. Compared to other birding tours I\u2019ve been on, this was orders of magnitude better. Kudos to Dylan and William or the support they gave to a visually- and hearing-impaired birder!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Don – On Uganda – August 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Superb birds, magnificent animals; brilliant guide; excellent driver and local guide. Friendly local people. Fascinating countryside. Great team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Charles – On Andy – August 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Andy Walker is one of the best, good-natured birding guides who has served me on 42 guided tours. He makes
certain that everyone in the group has seen each bird and keeps at it until that happens. The two Indonesian tours I took with Andy immediately before this one was excellent and I was able to meet my goals of seeing the last three bird families of all 248 (eBird\/Clements list) and to see half of all bird species. Andy has my highest recommendation to other birders \u2013 he will serve you well!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Beatrice – On Dylan and Angola – June 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dylan was a perfect tour guide with amazing gifts of fantastic hearing, vision, acoustic and eye remembrance, on top
of a huge knowledge of birds habitats and behavior. He showed us this fabulous bird world with real compassion. He
never lost his good mood, always tried to satisfy complex whishes and pampered all of us, thank you very much.
Both Angolan guides did their very best and we learned much about the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Beatrice – On Angola – June 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Fantastic tour through a remote African birding country that offers a real chance to see all endemics and near
endemics of Angola. Climate change, logging of forests, industrial “advancement” in a poor country despite a high BP
may bring this to an end fairly soon, but there are signs of hope like the reforestation in the Mt. Moco area or
reestablishment of eg. Kissama NP. Birders from abroad might support these tiny efforts on a small scale, the
Angolan counterpart of the tour tries hard to meet the tourists needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Zieger – on Dylan – June 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dylan is an extraordinarily gifted guide with incredible hearing, visual acuity, memory for bird calls and their
appearance. He was very eager to explain and patient with the not-so-gifted participants. Not every native speaker
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Zieger – On Angola – June 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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This specialized excursion has its focus on Angolan endemics & special birds and was exceptionally good in that
respect. Besides this, traveling was quite good: food, lodges, local guides, far better than expected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Alan – on Andy and West Papua – August 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I had a terrific trip, and realized virtually all my expectations for this excursion. There were 6 people on the trip, and I was the only one NOT a birder, but that did not detract from my enjoyment. My goals with this trip were to see and hopefully photograph the birds-of-paradise, and to my delight, I was able to do that. The local guides were terrific!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andy Walker was our overall tour guide, and his knowledge of the birds is encyclopedic. He kept the group well-organized, on time, and in position to see many very special birds. Andy has promised to send me information on additional trips to PNG and Vietnam.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Charles – On Andy and Sulawesi and Halmahera – July 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Andy Walker is a truly exceptional guide. His ready knowledge of both the local and worldwide birds is phenomenal.
Andy is a very kind, helpful guide who repeatedly went out of his way to help all of us on the tour. I would bird again
with him and, in fact, that’s just what I’m doing right now, as I’m in Manokwari, W. Papua for the start of another tour
with him. Andy has my highest recommendation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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David and Barbara – On the Lesser Sunda Islands – July 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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For anyone interested in the extraordinary diversity of Indonesian birds, this tour provides a wonderful opportunity to see the many endemic species on six of the islands of the Lesser Sundas. Thorough research and planning by Birding Ecotours will enable participants to see many, if not all of the endemic birds of each island and at a relatively relaxed pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Olivia – On Dom and Cape Day Tours – June 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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I would definitely recommend Birding Ecotours! Before the trip, we had prompt responses to our enquiries and we were fast assigned to a guide, Dominic Rollinson. We had such a great time with Dom on our day out in the Cape Peninsula. He was flexible with the schedule, itinerary, and with our photographic demands. He adjusted the trip so that we did everything at a slower pace, to be able to take pictures of literally every bird we saw. He knew how to position the car to get a better light on the subject, when that was the case. He\u2019s very patient and pleasant to be with, and he shared with us some tips on where to go during the next days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sandra – On Eduardo – March 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Eduardo was amazing! He anticipated our needs, was extremely organized, kept us on schedule, but didn’t force us to bird if we didn’t want to. He made sure we saw neat things, ate great food, and showed interest in all nature (which we like). He is so easy going, yet attentive. We definitely plan to travel with Eduardo again in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sandra – On Guatemala – March 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The ruddy crake was a big highlight! Las Guacamayas Biological Research Station was amazing! Being there, isolated and in the middle of nature was fantastic. We could have spent a week there going up and down the river birding and seeing so many neat bird species! And seeing the white-necked puffbird for the first time was a little mind-blowing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Kelvin – On Andy and Sulawesi and Halmahera – July 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Andy is a first-rate guide; his ability to direct people on to a bird is tremendous. He is also not just a birder; on this trip we also ended up with over 100 invertebrates fully identified; great for the all-round naturalist! Always affable, and with the best interests of his clients in mind; I look forward to more trips with him in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Peter – March 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dom was endlessly willing to entertain our (considerable) curiosity despite initially struggling with a post-Covid dry cough. He also worked very hard to find species despite the challenge of having to drive considerable distances. His ability to notice and identify slight sounds was truly impressive and his knowledge of the avifauna was immense. He was an excellent travelling companion, able to inform us about a wide range of topics including his fascinating research. We have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
He ranks among the very best guides we have ever had.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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When we were out away from the day to day living, this expedition brought the peace and quiet that was much appreciated. I enjoyed this being an informational expedition on a small ship and not a cruise of 1000’s of cruisers. The knowledgeable and friendly staff shared unknown information to me about the environment and the mammals and birds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Susan – On Dylan – November 2021<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Dylan is a very competent guide who has an excellent knowledge of the birds, always listening for calls and very able to direct his participants to their location. He had endless patience with the group and solved any issues that came his way with great patience and good humor. We so enjoyed his company that we have booked another tour with him as our guide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Wendy and Karen – August 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Our guide, Dominic Rollinson, was exceptional in every way. Of course, he had an unbelievable knowledge of where and how to find the birds. Additionally, he was a real pleasure to be with. He was happy to answer any question and his knowledge of South Africa really enhanced our experience. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned and we were able to see a huge variety of birds. The accommodations he chose were comfortable and interesting and the food was consistently delicious. We can’t say enough good things about Dom and the trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ashleigh – On Dom and Tankwa Karoo – April 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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We chose the 2-day Tankwa Karoo birding trip and had an incredible time. I think we saw just short of 90 different species over the 2 days, including many new species for our bird book, which would have taken us years to find without Dom. It was an incredible experience and Dom\u2019s ability to find birds just by their call is something to marvel at.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Will – On Chris and South Africa – April 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
My brother John and I joined Chris on a tour of KwaZulu-Natal. As scientists, we were difficult customers, constantly being distracted by plants and rocks instead of birds. Chris tolerated these diversions with unflappable grace. And when our attentions were finally engaged fully in the bird watching we could not have asked for a better guide who knew the calls, where to look for tricky sightings, and had all the necessary local contacts to help us find the truly strange and wonderful. My favorite example of the strange and wonderful category was the African Broadbill which was displaying, but in the midst of impenetrable vegetation. Despite this, Chris and the guide managed to get us amazing views in the spotting scope. It was my most memorable bird of the trip. He accompanied us just across the border into Swaziland, past guards with guns (because we wanted to say we\u2019d been there), and to a truly dodgy neighbourhood in Durban to look at a rock outcrop, and never once complained \u2013 at least not out loud. We\u2019ve been on several other international birding trips, and Chris is still our standard of comparison to all our other guides. And he\u2019s still number one. We will be doing a pelagic trip off South Africa in the not too distant future, and will plan it so Chris can lead us there.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Otto – On South Africa – August 2011<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
In the fall of 2011 my wife and I did a 28 day bird watching tour of South Africa with Birding Ecotours. Birding Ecotours was recommended by our Canadian agent. Both of our driver\/guides were excellent and our group of 5 saw well over 500 species of birds and over 60 species of animals as well as a large number of amazing endemic plants. The tours were well-planned and run and came off without a hitch. The guides were very patient and accommodating and allowed us to change the schedule when we were in areas of great interest. Along with showing us the amazing natural history of South Africa our guides also explained the cultural history which made the trip special. We hope that we will have the opportunity to will travel with Birding Ecotours again in the near future.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Laurie and Steve – On Dominic and Ethiopia – April 2019<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Our birding trip to Ethiopia was fantastic. The country is so rich in history and interesting people and customs. The birding was great! Needless to say Dominic is an expert birder. He is a warm and gracious person and we all really enjoyed his company. Our Ethiopian driver and guide, Tesfaw, was also very good. He was an experienced guide and driver. His contacts were good as were his day to day decisions. He kept our group on time and on schedule but was also flexible to our requests and needs. We rate our trip excellent (A,10\/10). Thank you for all your work in arranging the trip. We appreciate all your prompt correspondences. We certainly will be using Birding Ecotours in the future. We hope to meet you in person some day.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Liam – On Dylan and South Africa – September 2018<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
I just wanted to email and say how much I enjoyed the day yesterday in and around Suikerbosrand \u2013 Dylan was a fantastic guide, unbelievably knowledgeable, very helpful (and patient!) and good company. We saw much more than I expected, and the flufftail was the icing on the cake! I would go out of my way to recommend you guys and Dylan in particular \u2013 thanks again for a thoroughly enjoyable day. I will be in touch when I return to South Africa \u2013 even if just to set eyes on that pesky grass owl. . .!<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Linda – On Dylan and South Africa – February 2019<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
We went out to Marievale with Dylan to (re)connect with some South African birds after some years away from SA. It was a wonderful experience. Dylan was charming, helpful and incredibly knowledgeable about the birds. We saw over 50 species in a morning and learned a lot about the birds. We would highly recommend Birding Ecotours for an excellent birding experience.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Lisl – On Andy and India – January 2016<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
I had an awesome two weeks\u2019 trip in northern India in January 2016 with Andy Walker of Birding Ecotours. Total bird species seen by the group was 401. Highly recommended for life birds, collecting bird families and beautiful scenery. Some highlights included: Hill Partridge, Painted Spurfowl, Koklass and Cheer Pheasants, Black Bittern, Himalayan Vulture, Sarus Crane, Barred Buttonquail, Ibisbill, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Indian Courser, Painted Sandgrouse, Sirkeer Malkoha, Crested Treeswift, Stork-billed Kingfisher, Himalayan Flameback, Collared Falconet with prey (Cinereous Tit), Chestnut-headed Tesia, Striated Laughingthrush, White-rumped Shama, White-tailed Rubythroat, Golden Bush Robin, Brown Dipper, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Crested Bunting and Altai Accentor. The group total also included 10 owls and 17 woodpeckers, all seen.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Lisl – On Birding Ecotours – July 2012<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Birding Ecotours company and SA office staff I can highly recommend booking a trip through Birding Ecotours South Africa. The Birding Ecotours staff is professional, the e-mail responses fast and all questions receive detail replies. Chris Lotz of Birding Ecotours forwarded excellent advice to me on how to start world birding, which countries to visit in order to find a high number of birds over a short period and which bird book(s) to use for a country. Birding Ecotours\u2019 newsletters provide further information on upcoming trips, details on areas (e.g. East African birding), on target birds per trip, as well as regarding birding books available for countries or areas. Trip reports (forwarded upon request) allow one to mentally prepare regarding number of possible birds, endemics per country and difficulty or travel time of a trip. The Birding Ecotours\u2019 Facebook postings include snippets from current trips with photos as well as spaces available on future trips. The single supplement for Birding Ecotours\u2019 trips is in most cases lower than other tour companies, which makes for safe as well as affordable traveling.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Luis and Belen – On Finland – May 2018<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Finland for bird photography: About Finland I can tell you that we had very good opportunities to take photos. We got superb photos of species such as Western Capercaillie, Black Grouse, Hazel Grouse, Great Grey Owl, Ural Owl, Northern Hawk Owl, Pygmy-Owl, Short-eared Owl, Common Goldeneye, Whooper Swan, Common Crane, Parrot Crossbill, Red-flanked Blue-tail, Rustic Bunting, Red-breasted Merganser, Red-necked Grebe, Siberian Jay, Siberian Tit, Willow Tit, Honey-buzzard, Temminck\u2019s Stint, Common Redshank, Baltic and Little Gulls, Eurasian Jackdaw, Hooded Crow, Arctic Tern, Common Cuckoo, Three-toed Woodpecker and Pied Flycatcher. We also take nice photos of Dotterel, Black-throated Diver, Ruff, Sedge and Icterine Warblers, Red-breasted Flycatcher, Fieldfare, Eurasian Wryneck, Common Redpoll and some other birds. We missed Terek Sandpiper (we saw it but we can\u2019t take any photos) but another group took very good photos of it before we arrived to the place where the bird was. To me, it has been an excellent trip to take photographs, plenty of good chances. Undoubtedly it has been the best trip I have made ever in Europe from this point of view.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Matt and Chris – On Dom and South Africa – May 2021<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
I am writing to you to send a formal review of our birding day tour with Dominic Rollinson on May 18,2021. Dominic Rollinson, our truly knowledgeable and awesome birding guide provided Matt and I with a truly unique and genuinely wonderful birding experience! Dominic Rollinson provided us with in-depth knowledge and a greater understanding of the various birds, wildlife and ecosystems that make up the areas in\/around Cape Town and South Africa! Our expectations for the day were not only met but greatly exceeded with Dominic guiding us along the way! Matt and I truly had a blast and would highly recommend Dominic Rollinson as a birding guide!<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Sue – On Jacob and Southeast Arizona – August 2021<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
The Southeast Arizona tour is in the perfect area to see the maximum number of species and rarities. This tour has the perfect guide, Jacob Roalef, who works diligently to make sure that each participant sees all the birds he finds. This tour has the perfect number of participants to have fun, share knowledge and get to know each other. I would highly recommend this tour! Jacob was an outstanding guide and I can\u2019t say enough good things about him!. First, he knew the birds and could identify them by ear and sight. He made sure that each of us saw the bird(s) he had heard, seen or scoped. He also provided information about field marks, habitat, behavior and other interesting facts about the birds. Additionally, he knew a lot about the environment and gave us good context for the area that our tour covered. He was very diligent in finding the rarities, and then persistent until we saw them. Jacob also was very perceptive about each individual on the tour and gave equal attention to each of us based on our skill level in birding and our personal quirks. He is fun and funny, patient and well-organized and a safe and good driver. I innocently asked if there had ever been a flat tire on ones of his tours and that jinxed us because we indeed had one at 7,800 feet after a rain. Jacob was cool, calm and collected and what could have been a disaster ended with hilarity and a Band-tailed Pigeon. He facilitated and contributed to the camaraderie and banter that our group shared. I hope to go on another tour that Jacob guides.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Owen – On Eduardo and Peru – May 2018<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Eduardo, thanks so much for all your efforts to make this a fantastic , superbly well organised, entertaining, comfortable, informative , comprehensive and safe tour through Southern Peru. The Peru you showed me is indeed fabulous. It was a trip of a lifetime for me, which Sue and I can now enjoy remembering together.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Rolland – On Eduardo and Peru – May 2018<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
I have recently taken a trip with four friends to northern Peru with Eduardo Ormaeche, Birding Ecotours. I have no hesitation in recommending Eduardo and his co-guide Giancarlo Ventolini to anyone wanting to take a birdwatching trip to Peru. Eduardo was an outstanding bird guide. His knowledge of birds and ability to quickly and easily identify birds was truly exceptional. This includes all those very tricky flycatcher types that are so difficult to ID. Eduardo was extremely helpful, patient, and was excellent company. I am an extremely experienced bird watcher having travelled the globe extensively and Eduardo proved to be one of the very best bird guides I have ever experienced. If you are considering bird watching in Peru then think no further than using Eduardo!<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Sandra – On Portugal – October 2021<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
We not only saw approximately 150 species of birds (this was an October trip) but visited five wineries, and historical sites. Our hotels ranged from a Quinta to purpose built ecologically focused ones. All were beautiful, clean and comfortable. Our guides were terrific. We had our Birding Ecotours bird guide and trip leader supported by a local guide who was also a fabulous birder. Between the two we saw a lot and had a great time.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tim and Kay – On Galo – October 2021<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Galo Real was a gem of a guide. He was very knowledgeable and experienced given this was his own country. He was able to pick out multiple bird songs at a time and quickly spotted where they were. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and frankly don’t think there is a better guide. We look forward to future trips with him.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tim and Kay – On Galo and northern Ecuador – October 2021<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Galo and his driver Nestor were a dream team. They were very experienced and we saw ten times more birds and other wildlife than if we had tried to guide ourselves. We saw over 200 new birds including 49 different hummingbirds. The bird of the trip was the Cock-of-the-Rock (both east and west versions) while the Tayra (east and west versions) and Mountain Tapir showings were amazing. We would highly recommend this trip\u2026and guide team.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tracy – On Eduardo – June 2020<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
The Costa Rica Escape tour was my second trip with Birding Ecotours, after Brazil. It was a great winter break and also a teaser trip to the country, leaving us wanting to see more. Any trip with a Resplendent Quetzal has to be a good one, but the variety of birds we saw at the various stops was amazing. One of the highlight memories for me was when Eduardo and the local guide were off the trail, listening for an owl, and a Great Tinamou walked right up to their feet without them realizing it. As a guide, Eduardo is professional, knowledgeable and personable. I’m already planning my third trip with the company!<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tracy – On Jacob – June 2021<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Jacob was personable and knowledgeable, and it was obvious he was keeping up with local birding reports to make sure we had the best opportunities to see our target birds. He was also great at making sure everyone saw the birds, pointing out field marks and helping to distinguish between different species (just what you need on a 10 sparrow day!). For those who wanted in- depth information, he was ready, and for those who just wanted to enjoy, he let us experience things at our own level.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tracy – On Jacob and Maine, USA – June 2021<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Maine is beautiful, whether you\u2019re on the shore or inland, and this tour showed us the best of both. Experiencing the variety of habitats with a knowledgeable guide and great companions was just what we needed after a year of not traveling. Jacob was a great leader for our group, making sure we saw the birds we wanted, but also on the look-out for mammals or letting us slow down to enjoy the wildflowers.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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John – On Eduardo and Peru – October 2018<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Peru was extraordinary!!!!!! My to do list includes a message to Eduardo with some images that we captured and a tally of the last day\u2019s birds seen with Dennis near Lima, so he can prepare a complete trip report. Wil and I completed our tally while he was still here visiting after our trip and it came in at a staggering 430+ species seen, and a trip total of 460 species either seen or heard by the Taylor brothers. Your guys delivered BIG TIME on this trip, with three stellar guides and nearly flawless logistics, including two excellent drivers as well. Can\u2019t thank you enough, Chris. Eduardo, as you no doubt already know, was top notch. It was tough saying good bye to him and Raul when they dropped us at the Cusco airport. We could not have had a better guide\/driver combo for the core of the trip. Wil and I have never hesitated to recommend you and BE to our acquaintances, and we now know that our unconditional recommendation can be extended to your Peruvian office as well. Thanks a million for your help in getting the Peru trip arranged. We\u2019ll be in touch. I attach a photo of satisfied customers with their weary guide near the lower end of the Manu Road, with the Rio Union in the background. For my part, the tour with you was the best overall of all the tours we\u2019ve taken; most memorable, rewarding, and enjoyable.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Hume – On Andy and India – February 2016<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
The 2016 Northern India Birding Ecotours trip was everything I had hoped for and more. As a novice both when it came to Asian birds and Indian travel, the trip couldn\u2019t have been better. Andy Walker, our guide, was brilliant at finding the expected birds and some amazing rarities and getting us good looks. I managed close to 400 lifers combined with Fatehpur Sikri, the Taj Mahal, some fascinating glimpses of rural India and a spectacular time in the Himalayan foothills. Our driver, van, train travel and hotels were all comfortable and worked like clockwork. Thanks for the trip of a lifetime.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Ira – On Dylan and India – February 2020<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Highlights of the Western Ghata and Nilgiri tour included seeing the regional endemic bird species such as Nilgiri Blue Robin, White-bellied Blue Robin, Black-and-orange Flycatcher, Malabar Whistling Thrush, Crimson-backed Sunbird, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Sri Lanka Bay Owl, giant squirrels and Asian Elephants. The local cuisine was also a highlight! Dylan was friendly and professional with a good sense of humour. He knew when to be intense, when to lighten up on the birding and was always cordial. Dylan was never demeaning when answering questions. Our local guides were excellent, especially in Thattekad and Masinagudi.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Ira – On Dylan and Uganda – July 2018<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The birding was intense but fun. There was a relaxed atmosphere despite the intense birding. My partner, a birding novice, loved the trip. We did the optional gorilla and chimp trekking \u2013 both well worth doing. Dylan was great. He made sure all went smoothly. He was attentive to all our needs. He\u2019s a superb birder with a great knowledge-base of sounds and a sharp keen eye.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Jacques and Elzine – On Eduardo and Brazil<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Thank you for your interest in the outcome of our tour. It is not possible to answer you in one note, so I will try to do so in a few \u2018to the point\u2019 remarks. Yes, the trip met all our expectations, and more! We saw and experienced the Cerrado, the Amazon forest, even better than previously at Tambopata, and the Pantanal with its amazing variety and volume of wildlife. For me the sight of a Hyacinth Macaw, which drew me to the Pantanal, already made it worthwhile. Then, of course, come the excellent sightings of the Jaguars and the Otters and then all the birds for which Eduardo made special efforts to find for his goals. In the Cerrado we stayed in an excellent farm-lodge where we were lucky to experience the sighting of the Maned Wolf and the Burrowing Owl (which was on Elzine\u2019s bucket list), apart from a number of colourful specials like the Motmot and Jacamar. In the Amazon we were also very lucky to find another of Elzine\u2019s target species, the Anaconda, and also another member of South America\u2019s big five, the Tapir. We had an excellent session of forest birding on one of the towers where we could really appreciate the advantages of our private tour which, we think, was good value for the additional cost. Together with the Cristalino guide we had the tower for ourselves, and with an excellent guide like Eduardo also with us, we experienced a feast of good sightings. On EDUARDO: It was a pleasure to travel with him again and having him as a guide who showed his expertise even in the presence of other local guides. It is good to hear that he also enjoyed our company. In summary, we came back as very satisfied customers of Birding Ecotours and wish to thank you and Lynn for the opportunity to experience the Heart of Brazil.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Jay – On Birding Ecotours – June 2013<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
I have birded with Birding Ecotours since 2004. As I stated in my first web trip report of Southern South Africa that I thought you were one of the most competent guides I had ever birded with and that Birding Ecotours was an extremely professional organization in every way. In 2013, after birding with you a dozen times in 8 countries (and more this April and June) my opinions are now cast in concrete. Your ear and ability to co-ordinate the sounds with species is unsurpassed. You are decisive and a lot of fun to travel with which, in my opinion, are qualities essential in a top guide. You and Nadia organize trips meticulously and show truly sound judgment in your choices of routes, lodging and transportation arrangements. As you know, I ask a lot of questions and have always received thoughtful and timely answers. I have never been left feeling neglected in any way. I\u2019ve been asked many time by birding friends all over the world for recommendations, and Birding Ecotours is always my first choice in Africa. I don\u2019t doubt that our coming trips to Asia and the Caribbean will be equally productive and fun.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Jean – On Dom and South Africa – July 2018<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
My sister and I used one of our 2 and a half days in Cape Town to do a birding tour of the Peninsula including the Cape of Good Hope. I had great communication with our guide, Dom, before the tour and he picked us up right on time at our hotel. It was an excellent day. Dom is very knowledgeable and good company. It turned out he was at Magee Marsh in Ohio the same time I was this year! The weather was glorious and we got to see lots of SA endemics plus a Humpback Whale and a lifer sewage pond! I would recommend Birding Ecotours and Dom Rollinson to anyone birding in South Africa.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Jim – On Eduardo and Colombia – February 2018<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
I feel that our trip to Colombia was one of the most enjoyable and rewarding bird tours I have ever been on. You did an excellent job of planning, guiding and looking after the logistics on the tour. Colombia is a pleasure to travel in with very friendly people, excellent roads and pleasant, clean accommodation. Even the more basic places were comfortable, clean and quiet. Santa Marta is a wonderful place with plentiful birds and fantastic scenery. Rio Blanco was my favorite part of the tour with the antpittas and Ocellated Tapaculo at my feet. Otun Quimbaya with Red-ruffed Fruitcrows as yard birds was also a very enjoyable. In all parts of the country I never felt at risk. Colombia is now a safe, rewarding country to travel in. I can hardly wait to return.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Keith – On Chris – November 2012<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
I joined a custom trip, followed by an African Bird Club conservation tour, with Chris Lotz of Birding Ecotours, in November 2012. I sent Chris a wish-list and he was very quick to reply with a detailed itinerary based on the list I sent him. I got 42 lifers on this trip, which actually exceeded my expectations: with a world list of over 7000 species, it is tough for me to see new birds anywhere. Both the custom trip and the conservation trip were extremely well-organised, and the Birding Ecotours guides were superb. The African Bird Club will be doing more trips with Birding Ecotours.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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John and Judy – On Portugal – October 2021<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
My wife and I joined three friends on our first in-depth visit to Portugal. The route included birding habitats across the country from Porto to Lisbon usually with longer stays at attractive, comfortable locations close to five wineries each providing a different tasting experience. Our guides proved knowledgeable. We felt that we were not just seeing new lifers often with close knockout views (like Water Rails, Iberian Grey Shrike, and others) sometimes dramatic concentrations of birds, like Greater Flamingo (up to 1,500), White Stork (500+), Griffon Vulture, Common Cranes, migrating raptors, etc., but also felt we were learning and contributing to their protection.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Joi – On Eduardo and Costa Rica – February 2020<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
I don’t have enough positive adjectives to describe the experience! This was my third birding trip to Costa Rica and my husband’s second for photography. Costa Rica is a birder’s paradise and it was just exactly the trip we had hoped for! While we wanted to see birds, we wanted a more leisurely pace than the hard-core, up before dawn, push all day, to maximize the day list type of trip. Eduardo balanced our interests in seeing a variety of fabulous birds and opportunities for photos incredibly well. He and our driver, Juan Carlos, were a great team in ensuring that we traveled in comfort and never had any worries about logistics. For anyone interested in both birding and wildlife photography I highly recommended this trip! And I can’t wait to see more of Central and Southern America with Eduardo to see more birds!<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Joyce and Bill – On Jacob and Maine – July 2021<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Every aspect of this tour was great. First of all, you must have cornered the market on great young tour guides, because Jacob was wonderful. Obviously an excellent birder, he was patient with us over 70 crowd members (we teased him about nobody over 70 ever again), enthusiastic and had a great sense of humor. He is very easy to be around, making all feel comfortable. Of course, the pelagic trip was, for us, the high point. We would suggest that you make the trip to Vinalhaven a regular part of the tour, and add Captain John Drury a must. He was a real character, and took special pains to make sure we saw all that we could see…even the Red-billed Tropicbird. And the trip up Mt. Washington was so very interesting, with all the vegetation changes as the altitude changed. AND we got the Bicknell’s Thrush! Maine, from the mountains to the sparkling waters perfectly describes this tour, as it encompassed a wide variety of habitat and birds. Definitely a must if you want to see some hard-to-get species.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Karen – On Eduardo and Costa Rica – January 2019<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
I loved all properties on the Costa Rica Escape tour in January 2019 \u2013 small family run establishments in lovely grounds. Accommodation at Savegre was very good and the best in the area. We had a 12-seater van for one couple along with our guide Eduardo and driver Ricardo, who drove excellently and we felt safe. Our guide Eduardo, is funny and friendly, and has an amazing knowledge of all wildlife. He is great company! Highlights of the tour included Resplendent Quetzal, Snowcap and the structure of the tour.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Kay – On Eduardo – January 2020<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
I\u2019ve just returned from our custom tour with Eduardo and I want to tell you \u2013 he is a jewel! Very knowledgeable, approachable, friendly and seems to enjoy birding and helping other birders find and appreciate the birds. His guiding, listening and decorum was beyond reproach. He could easily describe where the target bird was, rather than just pointing and scaring it away. A true gentleman and very helpful when I needed help or clarification. It would be a pleasure to go again with him. He was able to find 26 lifers for me when I expected at the most 19. Now my world list total is 7466 and counting!<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Kim – On Dylan and South Africa – May 2018<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Just a quick note today to let you know that mom (Eleanor) and I had a fantastic day with Dylan. First of all it was a great comfort to meet someone at the airport from the area who knows how to go about things. Dylan provided us with a splendid introduction day to the common bird families and antelope (plus a mongoose) at Rietvlie which was exactly what we needed after being cooped up on a plane for so long! He also capably described things about each family and then the species we were seeing. What surprised me was how knowledgeable he is about other species around the world which makes it easy for him to relate to our knowledge base. We had a splendid day talking about all sorts of things. You guys are doing everything right -Bravo! Your website came up first in a Google search and it\u2019s very inviting which encourages an inquiry. Chris, you got back to me right away, and Dylan followed up with answers and then read perfectly what we needed. Thank you so much! I will most definitely recommend you to anyone coming to this part of Africa. Keep up the good work! Dylan, thank you! I look forward to coming back some day.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Kristine – On Andy and Iceland – June 2018<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Birding with Andy through western Iceland was marvelous. He\u2019s a wealth of birding knowledge and information, down to the most minute details of all the birds we viewed. He has tremendous patience and perseverance in locating the birds, and worked hard with each individual to make sure we were satisfied with all sightings. He kept us on track and in motion, as we passed through the vast and rugged expanses of western Iceland. He has non-stop energy and a great personality. Couldn\u2019t ask for better.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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John and Maggie – On Giancarlo and Colombia – February 2020<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Giancarlo was an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable about the birds of Colombia and a very pleasant person to be with. He was good at seeing and hearing birds and then using the tapes to draw the birds in. It was also very good that he wasn’t using a camera. We’ve had guides who were more focused on getting photographs for themselves rather than helping us get the photographs.\n\nWe were very impressed by the sheer number of birds we saw and the range of interesting and beautiful habitats on our 2020 Best of Colombia birding tour. We really did think we were seeing the best of Colombia from a birding perspective. Giancarlo was an excellent guide and a very nice person to be with for 3 weeks. It was also very nice that there were just the three of us and we weren\u2019t in a large group.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Barbara and Jim – On Galo and Ecuador – November 2019<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
We have travelled with Galo twice and had planned a third trip with him until world problems interfered. We have greatly enjoyed his company and good nature. He has been a tremendous guide with great ear for the bird calls and knowledge of all sites. He is very helpful and patient with us. He seems to anticipate our needs without our asking and adapts to our capabilities and interests. We look forward to travelling with him again.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Betty – On Dylan and India – January 2020<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Dylan is an excellent birder and so at ease with all ages and skills and personalities. He\u2019s comfortable in new situations and very organized and made the tour a pleasure. I can\u2019t believe how young he is! Deepak was great! We were so fortunate to have him with his good English, local knowledge of birds and culture, and he was such a help to me personally.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Betty – On Eduardo and Colombia – February 2018<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
The Classic Colombia tour was so wonderful. I cannot say enough about how great it was. Eduardo is\/was fantastic as a guide and leader. The itinerary was also great, and he has a warm relationship with local guides and lodging hosts. I have zero complaints! An added bonus was having Giancarlo Ventolini as a driver and extra guide for much of the trip. That young man was a sweetheart, a super driver as well as a really good and knowledgeable birder. He has a lot of potential for being a bird guide in the future. I wish you could see how well we all got on. I thank you for allowing a tour with only two participants. We four became good friends and had so much fun together. Honestly, with the difference in ages, it was not expected. I am old enough to be mother to Eduardo and Anne, and a grandmother to Giancarlo. Yet we truly had a blast! You do have a treasure in Eduardo as your employee. He made the tour perfect for me. I hope to do another trip with him in the future. Good birding!<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Ahmad and Sue – On Andy and Thailand – January 2017<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
We just returned from our trip to Thailand. It was wonderful. Thank you very much for arranging our tour with Andy Walker. He was the best guide we ever had. He is knowledgeable,easy going, hard working, and has all the qualities that people expect from a guide. We really enjoyed birding with him. We would be happy to go birding with him any time and would highly recommend him as a guide to any of our friends. Thanks again for giving us the opportunity to have him as our guide.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Anne – On Eduardo and Brazil – October 2019<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
I was fortunate enough to be able to add an extension on to the Best of Brazil Pantanal and Atlantic Forest 2019 trip. The extension took me on a visit to the Belo Horizonte and the Cara\u00e7a Monastery where one gets to see the Maned Wolf and then to the border of Brazil and Argentina where the famous Iguazu Falls cascade between the two countries. I did the extension as a private tour with Eduardo Ormaeche as tour leader. I would definitely recommend a private tour if it is within your means as the beauty of seeing the Maned Wolf at the monastery is turned into magic when there is a limited amount of people around. Staying at the Monastery is also truly an experience not to be missed. In addition to the Monastery and Maned Wolf, Eduardo did a fantastic job at finding all the birds of note in the area. Iguazu Falls was truly beautiful. It is a very busy area though with many tourists from both Argentina and Brazil coming out for day trips, but there are so many lookouts and viewing areas that one can see the falls from many angles and get some wonderful photographs. The Great Dusky Swift are around the falls and Eduardo was able to find the perfect viewing spot to watch them nesting. It was a trip well worth remembering and recommending.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Anne – On Eduardo and Bolivia – October 2019<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Bolivia was a place on my wish list for some time. Unfortunately, the time I picked to go happened to be a time of political unrest. But, in spite of that, Eduardo and the Birding Ecotours team did an amazing job of keeping us all safe and still managing to take us to some special places to see some special birds. The endemic and critically endangered Blue-throated Macaw was a real highlight. Sadly, the trip was cut short due to the state the country at the time, but the professionalism of Birding Ecotours never came into question. I felt safe in their hands and would travel with them again anytime.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Alma – On Dylan and South Africa – February 2019<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Dylan Vasapolli is extremely knowledgeable about birding and photography, but it\u2019s his enthusiasm for the subject that is wonderful to experience. He has been birding for many years, and still, he has such a love for birding and the environment, which is very infectious. I was extremely lucky to have him as my guide.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Bev and Terrie – On Dylan – January 2018<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Our trip was wonderful! Dylan was great. Top notch birder and guide. Patient, kind, thoughtful, understanding. Best birding ears ever! He found us so many great birds! My count is 430, more than I had expected for the entire trip! Great views as well. He worked hard to get the birds and get us in position for photos. My best decision was hiring Birding Ecotours.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Bev – On Dylan and South Africa – March 2017<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
We had an absolutely wonderful weekend at Ezemvelo. Great company, good weather and Dylan. What a good guide that young man is!!! He certainly knows his birds, and tries very hard to make everyone happy. He really goes out of his way. He\u2019s such a gentleman, he\u2019s going to go far. By the way four adults and one Blue Crane chick were seen on the weekend. Also a Black Stork, which Dylan was so pleased to see, and a couple of Honey Buzzards<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Bo – On Chris and Birding Ecotours – May 2017<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
What do you most need in a guide and a tour company? Some would say trustworthy arrangements that yet stay flexible to the needs of the individual birder, some would say someone who can find you the target birds and others might say an all-rounder who combines birding knowledge, great communications skills and organisational ability. Birding Ecotours and its owner\/operator Chris Lotz tick all the boxes! I\u2019ve birded with Chris and travelled with the company and asked them to arrange tours for others, and Chris has come up trumps every time. I value my own integrity too much to give endorsements unless I have personal experience that truly warrants it. I recommend Chris Lotz and Birding Ecotours!<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Bill – On Andy and Sri Lanka – January 2017<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n

Just wanted to tell you what a fantastic time I had on my custom\u00a0Sri<\/span>\u00a0Lanka<\/span>\u00a0birding tour. Everything went flawlessly thanks to Andy\u2019s preparation, and his knowledge and passion for the birds was infectious and made it great fun. Our local guide, was as passionate, and was expert in locating the birds and sharing his knowledge of the country. The food and lodging were great, and we became good friends as well as birding buddies, and I would recommend\u00a0Sri<\/span>\u00a0Lanka<\/span>\u00a0as a, safe, friendly place to bird. Birding Ecotours ran a wonderful tour, and I will use their services again for our next trip.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bill – On Eduardo and Argentina – September 2017<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
My trip to Argentina was amazing! We always see huge numbers of species on Birding Ecotours trips, and this one was no exception. Add to that the scenery in the Andes, among the most spectacular anywhere; meanwhile, accommodations, arrangements, and guiding were fully up to Birding Ecotours\u2019 usual standards. Eduardo is a great guide, always watching out for our welfare as well as finding the birds, and Diego was one of the more knowledgeable \u2013 and friendly \u2013 local guides we have had in years. As my trip focused on the northwest, I look forward to visiting the rest of this wonderful country soon.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Bill – On Namibia – November 2017<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
We toured Namibia in a private group of six people through Birding Ecotours. Our group was rather diverse, with birding desires ranging from obsessive to casual and including a wildlife photographer. The range of interests could have led to issues, but we all were very satisfied with the trip. We not only had great birding results, thoroughly satisfying the more bird-oriented among us, but also had unforgettable experiences viewing mammals to the delight of the entire group. The tour was well-organized and well-executed, we had plenty of information in advance, the arrangements took account of our special needs, accommodations and transportation were excellent, and the price was quite reasonable. We were delighted with the trip and look forward to our next adventure (already booked!) with Birding Ecotours.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Bob and Terrie – On Andy and Thailand – January 2017<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
We spent three weeks with Andy in Thailand and enjoyed the trip thoroughly. Andy worked so hard to find the birds, and get us on them. He was very patient and took the time we needed. He knew all the best places to go, knew what birds would be expected, identified them in an instant and still managed to find some pretty good rarities along with the known birds, Himalayan Cutia anyone? And we spent literally hours getting great looks at Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Andy got us very close without disturbing the birds or any other birders. It was a highlight of the trip. We are hoping to see Andy in York later this year for a days birding on his home patch!<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Bryan – On Dylan – June 2021<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Dylan is just what you want in a guide – excellent eyes and ears, quick with the scope, knows just where the specialties are found in each site. He knows multiple sites well and that allowed us to modify our day in real time to not waste time driving when the remaining hours in the day were running short. He is a super nice guy as well, I really enjoyed spending the day with him.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Chad – On Andy and Bali – February 2022<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Andy provided an amazing 1-day tour around Bali. He knows every bird and where to find the key treasures. Loved spending the day with Andy and looking forward to more birding trips with him.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Claudia – On Andy and Iceland – June 2018<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Our small group had a great trip birding Iceland with Andy Walker. Andy\u2019s knowledge, tenacity, organizational skills, patience and fun personality allowed us to maximize this opportunity to see every possible bird within our range. Because of Andy\u2019s scientific knowledge as well as field skills I learned a great deal. His enthusiasm kept us going even when the weather attempted to dampen and freeze mine! Iceland is an awesome country and Ecotours did a great job of arranging an itinerary that provided excellent food and lodging along the way. Very well-organized. I\u2019d go with this company and guide again!<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Debra – On Jacob – July 2021<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Jacob is an excellent birder and has great people skills. Both are needed in a good guide. He knew his stuff and put up with all the joking but was serious when it came to the birds. Would definitely tour with him again.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Donna and Allen – On Andy and Australia – November 2017<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
We loved traveling with Andy. Thanks to Andy\u2019s birding and organization skills, this trip exceeded our expectations. Andy is an excellent bird guide and tour leader! His knowledge of the birds, their songs, habitats, and ability to locate birds was amazing. We all appreciated his ability to make sure that we all saw good views of the birds.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Agnes – On Ghana – November 2020<\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Thank you for organizing this trip for me, thank you for your patience during these troubled times. I will return for sure, to Ghana and maybe to neighboring countries. I\u2019d love to see the very difficult Black-collared Lovebird. Or the Timneh Parrot (Psittacus erithacus timneh). And when I return, I\u2019d love to stay a bit longer in Bonkro. I simply adore that place, the comfort of the lodging, the birding location, the peace and quiet. It was by far the best lodging (and food) of the whole trip. And, of course the out-of-this-world-bird, the Picathartes. Thank you all for a very successful and fun trip.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n