Captain Dave Hunt - Everglades Birding

5.0

20 years of experience in birding tours

About

Coast Guard licensed Master Captain and Florida Master Naturalist offering private boat-based birding tours in Everglades National Park. Operates from Flamingo, accessing remote areas unreachable by regular tour boats. Endorsed by Swarovski Optics for exceptional birding expertise and photography opportunities in the Everglades wetlands.

Specialties

Boat tours Wading birds Bird photography Everglades specialties

Certifications

  • Coast Guard Licensed Master Captain
  • Florida Master Naturalist
  • Swarovski Endorsed

Languages

English

Tour Types

Private boat tours, Photography tours, Custom tours

Price Range

$$$

Contact Information

Reviews

Michelle Stevens

Tour date: February 22, 2024

Captain Dave's boat tour was the highlight of our Everglades trip! His knowledge of bird behavior and the ecosystem is encyclopedic. We got incredibly close to Roseate Spoonbills and Wood Storks without disturbing them. Professional, safe, and absolutely magical.

Jennifer Brooks

Tour date: March 8, 2024

Six hours of exceptional birding! Dave knows exactly where to position the boat for the best lighting and angles. His expertise in both birding and photography is unmatched. Saw species we never would have found on our own.

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