Catherine Hamilton
Catherine Hamilton grew up exploring the mountains and deserts of Southern California, and was pretty much born with a pencil in hand. She began birding at an early age with her father, developing a keen interest in both natural history and art. She started her first ornithological notebook at seven. Somewhat mysteriously her parents encouraged…
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Rogelio ‘Pedro’ Guaycha is a licensed Galapagos naturalist-guide who loves his job and feels blessed to live in such an incredible location! Born in Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island, Pedro enjoys sharing his life-long knowledge of the archipelago… especially the birds! Pedro enjoys photography and also has excellent snorkeling skills, often “borrowing” clients’ waterproof…
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Born in Riobamba, Ecuador, Edison Buenaño earned his degree in Tourism Management and has been working as a birding guide for over twenty years. His passion is birding, and his knowledge of bird vocalizations is second to none! He guides Wildside trips in Ecuador, Peru, and colombia. Edison is fluent in English, French and, of…
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Scott Weidensaul (pronounced “WHY-densaul”) has lived almost all of his life among the long ridges and endless valleys of eastern Pennsylvania, in the heart of the central Appalachians, a landscape that has defined much of his work. His writing career began in 1978 with a weekly natural history column in the local newspaper, the Pottsville…
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Adrian, a naturalist and field ornithologist, grew up in Morocco and England where his birding experiences paved the way for a career in the birding community. A former tennis professional, Adrian also worked as an ecological landscape designer, combining a lifelong interest in wildlife with expertise in crafting native-plant landscapes, particularly wetlands and water gardens,…
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Kevin Loughlin was raised to appreciate nature while exploring the woodlands of Pennsylvania as a child. At age six, during a family trip through the American West, Kevin became fascinated with photography as well seeing the new and different birds throughout North America. Instilled with a love for travel and seeking new, exciting destinations he…
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