Captain Richie Blink - Delta Discovery Tours
10 years of experience in birding tours
About
Licensed charter boat captain operating Delta Discovery Tours from Empire, Louisiana in Plaquemines Parish. Grew up in a family of Louisiana fishermen and has spent a lifetime on the bayous studying the region's wetlands, people, and ecology. Specializes in educational ecotourism focused on the Mississippi River Delta, offering birding safari tours that explore diverse coastal habitats from barrier islands to marshes and swamps. Recipient of 2019 Coastal Stewardship Award from Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.
Specialties
Mississippi River Delta Coastal habitat diversity Barrier islands Marsh and swamp ecosystems
Certifications
- US Coast Guard 100 Ton Master License
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Offshore Water Survival Certified
- Coastal Stewardship Award 2019
Languages
English
Tour Types
Boat tours, Birding safari tours, Full-day tours, Educational ecotours
Price Range
$$$