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Trinidad & Tobago Birding Tours
- Small groups — 8-10 people
- Coordinated by Martyn Kenefick (author of the Field Guide to the Birds of Trinidad & Tobago)
- Led by Bill Murphy (author of the Birdwatcher's Guide to Trinidad & Tobago) and/or Martyn Kenefick
- The only Trinidad & Tobago birding tours endorsed by the American Birding Association
2010: November 10-19 - Sorry - full!
2011: February 2-11 (Connecticut Audubon Society)
2011: June 21-30 (nesting sea turtles)
2011: October 18-27
2012: January 16-25 (San Diego Audubon Society)
2012: February 2-11
2012: June 19-28 (nesting sea turtles)
2012: October 23-Nov. 1
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We specialize in Trinidad & Tobago birding
In the early 1980s I fell in love with T&T and decided to make it my primary birding area. I spent considerable time there and in 1986 published A Birder's Guide to Trinidad & Tobago. Now in its third edition, that book currently is published in the UK by Prion Ltd. The Birder's Guide helped spread the word that T&T is a fabulous birding destination. I've led more birding tours to T&T than any other naturalist. With more than 450 species found to date in an astonishing variety of habitats, it's still my favorite place to bird.
About a decade ago I joined forces with Trinidad resident Martyn Kenefick, Chair of the T&T Rare Bird Committee and coauthor of the latest field guide to T&T birds. Quite literally, Martyn and I wrote the books on birding in T&T. Each of us has led scores of international birding tours and are both unabashedly thrilled to guide birding tours in T&T. Our participants enjoy some of the finest birding on earth in part because we detect many species by vocalization, often the sole way to identify secretive species. We also know exactly where to find tough species, a key factor in adding those 'lifers' to bird lists.
We offer more than just 'cookie-cutter' T&T tours
In addition to showing you the birds of T&T, on our tours we strive to share our deep knowledge of all areas of natural history as well as local culture. We're very sensitive to the fact that most birders visit T&T only once. These visits too often are led by general naturalists who are themselves visitors to T&T. Martyn and I have been tromping around the islands for decades and know them intimately. We go to great lengths to keep our expertise current and to ensure that your trip is as satisfying as possible. We visit productive locations unknown to other birding groups. We constantly tweak our itineraries to take quick advantage of special opportunities. In a nutshell, we think that our tours provide the best possible T&T birding and natural history experiences available. Our goal is to send you home with a long list of birds and a well rounded understanding of this magical place.
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Testimonials
"We thoroughly enjoyed our trip with you to T&T. We especially appreciated how well-planned everything was and how hard you worked, both before and during the trip, to be sure that we had the best birding experience possible. Your knowledge is awesome! As a result of your diligence we added an astounding 104 bird species to our life list! Thank you for a great trip!" Karen and Larry L., CA
"Bill, what a wonderful trip. Lynn and I had just a wonderful time. Best ever!! ... You did a wonderful job." Tom K., NC
"Although we went with the highest possible expectations of this trip, these were exceeded rather than tuned down, which would be normal under these circumstances. So a big THANK YOU for indeed the most wonderful trip we ever had." Marion S., The Netherlands
"Keith mentioned, and you certainly can use this comment and any others that we've made, that is was the best trip of his life. Now that is saying something. People can't believe he is making such a strong statement about the trip, but nonetheless that's exactly what he has said. Thanks again" Judy A., AZ
"Friends and associates in Logan refuse to ask me anymore about the trip; they're tired of the gushing verbal onslaught that ensues. You are a wonder of wonders, Bill, and a fine guide as well." Val G., UT
"We had such a great time with you and all of the gang, it was a fabulous adventure. Cuffie River was one of the loveliest places we have stayed -- Regina and staff, swimming pool, food, birds, Desmond -- every part of it, even those noisy 'alarm clock' birds. Thank you again for your guiding expertise and putting together a wonderful experience." Susie G., UT
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We offer the lowest priced T&T birding tours
Because we base our operations in Trinidad we are able to negotiate excellent prices with lodges and with time-tested, reliable private transportation suppliers with whom we have developed personal relationships. You'll stay at the very best lodges and be accompanied by the top guides on both islands, yet you'll pay less than you would for tours run by other companies. If you enjoy birding with a select group of your friends, ask us about crafting a tour especially for you and your group at our same low prices.
We offer the highest quality T&T birding tours
We offer the only birding tours to T&T that are endorsed by the American Birding Association (ABA). In endorsing our tours the ABA recognizes our
- track record of high quality birding tours
- exceptional ability to find and identify birds
- sincere effort to help every person in a group get a good look at each bird by calling out field marks on flying birds and helping participants improve their field birding skills and overall knowledge of birds
- putting the interests of the birds first, those of the participants second, and ourselves last, and
- enforcing birding etiquette throughout our trips and helping participants minimize their impact as they bird in sensitive natural areas.
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We avidly promote avitourism in T&T
On our forays we contribute directly to the local economy wherever possible. We support local conservation efforts such as Environment Tobago and maintain active membership in the T&T Field Naturalists Club as well as in international organizations such as the Society for the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds. We make every effort to continually demonstrate to T&T residents that conserving birds and their habitats is good for the T&T economy. We thus hope to pass on to future generations of birders the same high level of birding that we now enjoy.
We have had the privilege of sharing the experience of T&T birding with thousands of happy participants over the years. We would be happy to supply you with references.
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A Birdwatchers' Guide to Trinidad & Tobago
The distillation of more than 25 years of birding experience in T&, during both solo explorations and while leading more than 60 birding tours.
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Register now for a fascinating excursion
to the best place in the world
to enjoy tropical birding!
For information, please email Bill Murphy or call (317) 849-4868
© 2010 All content on this site, including photographs, text, illustrations, and maps, is the property of Bill Murphy.
No portion of the material on this site, including text or photos, may be used without the express written permission of Bill Murphy.
7835 Tufton Street
Fishers, Indiana 46038 USA
Last updated July 26, 2010
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