“Our tour guides were absolutely excellent. Their breadth of knowledge and expertise allowed us to see hundreds of species including some rare and hard to find birds.”
“A fine trip. Excellent guides, a well-planned route, and congenial company. The knowledge of the guides allowed desired birds to be tracked down with a high degree of confidence. Fully recommended.”
“Interesting itinerary. Chances to see extremely rare birds not seen on other trips. This trip is geared for advanced independent birders. Guides are provided but independent skills are important”
“I don't remember any problems, which indicates that the service was fine. Well, with one exception. The suggestions for what to take included rain gear, but I disregarded it, because I figured it was a generic list, and we were going to the tropics not in the rainy season. Wrong. I should have brought a flimsy plastic raincoat - I have several, pinched years ago from the Maid of the Mist - they weigh nothing, and we were in the rain forest! My jacket is water-repellant, sort of, but not really. I got wet! Maybe the list should be tailored to the trip, and this should be made clear.”
“The Manitoba Owls tour was great for me. I found six life birds I had never seen before--Gyrfalcon, Great Gray Owl, Hawk Owl, Bohemian Waxwing, Hoary Redpoll and Sharp-tailed Grouse. Plus Snowy Owl and Ruffed Grouse which I had only seen once previously. The tour guides, Rudolf and Ken, were easy-going and we took our time on each bird. Accommodations and food were fine. Met some enjoyable fellow birders. I was delighted.”
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