Robert Hughes - The Orniphile

4.8

47 years of experience in birding tours

About

Native Chicagoan with over 47 years of birding experience, specializing in Montrose Point since 1978. Creator and administrator of The Orniphile blog and website, documenting bird sightings and serving as a comprehensive guide to birding at Montrose Point. Offers guided birding services for Montrose Point and other Chicago area locations. Expert in identifying the 351+ bird species recorded at this premier urban birding location, representing 77% of all birds recorded in Illinois.

Specialties

Montrose Point expert Migration specialist Urban birding Bird photography

Certifications

  • Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary

Languages

English

Tour Types

Private tours, Montrose Point tours, Photography tours

Price Range

$$

Contact Information

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