"Due to coronavirus restrictions, business hours & services may vary for the near future. Please confirm upcoming trips. I am still scheduling limited number trips and following safe protocols. Call for details.
I have been birding in Central Texas for over 25 years. I grew up in the area, and know the local hotspots. I've also birded extensively in the High Island area, usually making several extended trips during spring migration. While these are my focus areas, I frequently travel all over Texas and would happily guide you in the Rio Grande Valley, Central coast, West Texas, Piney Woods or any other extended length trips.
In addition to Texas, I have experience guiding in AZ, LA, MN, ND, CO, OH, WA, OR, NM and other states in the U.S. If you'd like to bird internationally, I have experience in Costa Rica, Cuba, Ukraine, India, Canada, Peru and Ecuador. I am in-training to guide in Papau, New Guinea and Thailand.
All my tours are custom, designed around your birding desires. We can do an intense Big Day, check off target birds, stake out excellent photography spots, enjoy a leisurely stroll around some wonderful birding hotspots, and much more. Just let me know what you are looking for, and I will do my best to meet your needs. I can accommodate you in locations other than those listed above as well.
I can arrange pickup from airports, and help you book hotels for your stay. I am CPR certified and also have Wilderness Medicine First Aid certification through NOLS for your safety on the trails.
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I have been birding in Central Texas for over 25 years. I grew up in the area, and know the local hotspots. I've also birded extensively in the High Island area, usually making several extended trips during spring migration. While these are my focus areas, I frequently travel all over Texas and would happily guide you in the Rio Grande Valley, Central coast, West Texas, Piney Woods or any other extended length trips.
In addition to Texas, I have experience guiding in AZ, LA, MN, ND, CO, OH, WA, OR, NM and other states in the U.S. If you'd like to bird internationally, I have experience in Costa Rica, Cuba, Ukraine, India, Canada, Peru and Ecuador. I am in-training to guide in Papau, New Guinea and Thailand.
All my tours are custom, designed around your birding desires. We can do an intense Big Day, check off target birds, stake out excellent photography spots, enjoy a leisurely stroll around some wonderful birding hotspots, and much more. Just let me know what you are looking for, and I will do my best to meet your needs. I can accommodate you in locations other than those listed above as well.
I can arrange pickup from airports, and help you book hotels for your stay. I am CPR certified and also have Wilderness Medicine First Aid certification through NOLS for your safety on the trails.
CLICK HERE FOR RATES
TESTIMONIALS:
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"Thank you again for your terrific presentation Tuesday evening (Hays County Master Naturalists). It is amazing how many birds we have here and I know that it was a challenge to hold things down to an hour. I know that the class really enjoyed your talk; your love for and deep understanding of birds really shown through. The frequent review quizzes were great...
We congratulate you on your impending graduation and wish you much success your future endeavors."
Dick McBride
Training Coordinator
"Wanted to let you know that my mother really did enjoy birding with you along the gulf coast and you were certainly her ‘go to’ guide when she was planning her next tour in Florida. She liked the fact that not only did you ‘know’ your birds, but that you were very knowledgeable about how they lived and had a great positive attitude & creative ways to keep birders interested and motivated."
Ian R.
"I can't thank you enough for your patience and consideration & helpfulness throughout our trip. Not only did I get to see many new birds but you greatly expanded my understanding as to what constitutes a jay or a chickadee... But above all, for me, you made sure I got to share it all despite my bad leg. Many, many thanks,
Fran
"Just wanted to let you know how much (we) enjoyed having you as a bird guide.. Your ability to identify birds from the merest sight or sound, or at distances we normally dismiss what's out there, was not only useful but entertaining -- the pleasure of experiencing a bird-master at work. Sometimes when birding we classify birds not identified as "little brown bird". A "lbb" just doesn't exist for you...."
Lois and Steve
"Our Attwater trip was a success. The chickens performed at their best; as did Jesse. Our group enjoyed being with "our" Jesse. His expertise showed by finding interesting birds for us to see and patiently teaching us about them. The birds were not readily available but he persevered.
Thanks for sharing him with us."
Linda G. Trip organizer
"I watched your youtube livestream at Hornsby Bend and just wanted to compliment you for the magical mystery tour that you took me on. Your commentary was delightful and informative and I did not know my ducks well at all, so thanks for that. And I praise you for juggling all that equipment and shifting gears with the cameras and computer and, well, all of it. Great job! I have been on a couple of your walks, one at Aquarena and another at that camp in Dripping Springs. I always remember the presentation you gave for the WBS on your journey to Chernobyl. I was spellbound. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, magic and passion with us.
Blessings, Suzanne C. Long time birder and wildlife rescuer for 20 years
"Thanks, Jesse for another great trip, and going beyond any expectations! You are the best and I've been on a lot of trips."
Bobbi V.
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