George Armistead - Hillstar Nature

Name: George Armistead - Hillstar Nature
Price range: $$$

5.0

23 years of experience in birding tours

About

Philadelphia-based birder and tour leader with expertise spanning all seven continents. Author of 'Better Birding: Tips, Tools, and Concepts for the Field' and co-author of 'The ABA Field Guide to the Birds of Pennsylvania'. Former ABA Events Coordinator and co-host of Lifelist: A Birding Podcast. Offers expert-led birding experiences throughout the Delaware Valley and internationally.

Specialties

Delaware Valley birding Bird identification Field instruction International tours

Certifications

Published Author
Former ABA Events Coordinator
Master's in Environmental Studies

Languages

English

Tour Types

Local bird walks, Day trips, Multi-day tours, International tours

Price Range

$$$

Contact Information

Visit Website

info@hillstarnature.com

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