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Guiding

Few things make me happier than helping others learn about birds and achieve their birding goals! I am delighted to offer private guiding services for small groups and individuals, ranging from one-day outings to longer international birding excursions.  I have been successfully leading group birding trips for over 15 years, including for several state ornithological societies, Ventures Birding Tours, and several birding festivals including annually at the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival.

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Day rates:

1 person: $300

2-6 people: +$75 for each additional person

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For groups larger than 6, I will be happy to develop a personalized quote depending on group size and itinerary.  Day trips are typically limited to North and South Carolina at this time, but please contact me if you would like to discuss other locations. 

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For upcoming set departure tours, please refer to the Ventures Birding Tours website. 

Trip Reports

Below are detailed trip reports from a selection of my international birding ventures. Click on "Read More" beneath each section to view complete report as a PDF file.

Argentina: Córdoba and NW endemics

December 24, 2023- January 6, 2024

Corina Giron, Michael McCloy

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Sri Lanka

January 30 - February 6, 2018
Matt Daw, Ethan Kistler, Billi Krochuk,
Michael McCloy, & Erin Sharkey

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India

January & February, 2018
Matt Daw, Ethan Kistler, Billi Krochuk,
Michael McCloy, & Erin Sharkey

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Nepal

January 5-19, 2018
Matt Daw, Ethan Kistler, Billi Krochuk,
Michael McCloy, & Erin Sharkey

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Jamaica

March 9-13, 2017
Derb Carter, Will Cook,
Matt Daw, & Michael McCloy

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Colombia: Central Andes

December 1-16, 2016
Matt Daw and Michael McCloy

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Belize & Tikal, Guatemala

January 3-20, 2016
Michael McCloy

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Puerto Rico

July, 2013
Jacob C. Cooper and Michael McCloy

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