Robert DeCandido, PhD - Birding Bob
33 years of experience in birding tours
About
Dr. Robert DeCandido, known as 'Birding Bob', has led guided bird walks in Central Park since spring 1992. A renowned expert in NYC urban birding with MS and PhD degrees studying NYC flora, he worked full-time as a biologist for NYC Department of Parks. Offers daily bird walks throughout NYC parks including Central Park and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, with a focus on warblers, raptors, and migrating songbirds. His $10 walks welcome birders of all levels, starting at 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM on weekends. Assisted by noted nature photographer Deborah Allen.
Specialties
Central Park specialties Urban birding Warbler migration Jamaica Bay Migration research
Certifications
- PhD Urban Ecology
- MS Biology
- NYC Parks Biologist
Languages
English
Tour Types
Daily bird walks, Private tours, Group excursions, Weekend walks
Price Range
$