Our Belize trip was terrific. David is a talented leader and provided excellent lodges, the best local guides and a well paced group. He did a great job of reading the group and following our lead about the pace. There were options every day about how to participate. The integration of birding, the natural beauty of Belize and the Mayan ruins and culture made for a special trip. The local arrangements were seamless. After the trip a few of us stayed on to go to the ocean and he provided us with recommendations for that part of the trip as well.

Trip of a lifetime! Both my wife and I are novice "birders" so this trip was really perfect for us. The birding was fantastic and the cultural tours were amazing for us. David and the local guides were unbelievably good! Their knowledge and expertise was incredible. Accommodations were all amazing. Belize is a wonderful country and should be on your bucket list.

I’ve been birding with David for several years and I greatly admire his ability to identify birds in flight, as well as by their calls and songs. What impresses me most is that David knows all the hotspot habitats of different birds in Indiana. Each birding tour is like a treasure hunt. I always come home filled with awe, wonder and joy! Commonly, David emails us a list of birds we’ve seen during the tour. I’ve learned so much from him. It’s rare to have a birding guide who’s not only a naturalist and knowledgeable about birds, plants and trees, but also a highly skilled photographer and a dedicated conservationist. David is a very gifted birder. For me, he is a bird whisperer committed to helping us connect spiritually with our fellow feathered friends through knowledge and understanding. The Belize trip in February of 2024 was a trip of a lifetime. We saw or heard (mostly saw) over 180 species of birds within a week. It’s exhilarating to see so many gorgeous and exotic-looking colorful birds every day. Besides David, we had two very knowledgeable local guides who helped us identify birds and took us to Mayan sites to learn about the Mayan culture. The entire trip was very informative and well organized, as have been all previous birding trips that I’ve had with David. We had fantastic accommodations and food, which greatly enhanced our experience in Belize. I relish viewing David’s photos in the Google album that he created after the trip. The photos help me remember and reminisce about the wonderful time we had in Belize. It’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I highly recommend the trip to everyone. Bettina Hahn