Steve Hale - Open World Explorers

4.9

20 years of experience in birding tours

About

PhD naturalist and birding guide with over 20 years of experience in New England. Holds university degrees in marine biology, evolutionary biology, and ecology, including a PhD in Natural Resources from the University of New Hampshire where he studied Bicknell's Thrush using satellite remote sensing and geographic information systems. Formed Open World Explorers in 2016 to share his extensive knowledge in ecology and ornithology. Offers flexible guided birding tours throughout Greater Boston and Northern New England, serving the area from Boston along the coast to Portland ME, north to Rangeley and the White Mountains. Regular tour locations include Plum Island NWR, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Middlesex Fells, and other premier birding sites.

Specialties

Warbler migration Coastal birding Plum Island specialties Educational tours Raptor identification

Certifications

  • PhD Natural Resources - UNH
  • SOLO Wilderness First-Aid
  • Bicknell's Thrush Research

Languages

English

Tour Types

2-hour tours, Half-day tours, Full-day tours, Custom tours, Library & corporate programs

Price Range

$$

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