33 years of experience in birding tours
Certified Wildlife Biologist and consulting avian biologist with over 33 years of birding tour guide experience since 1991. Full-time professional offering all-day birding tours throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Marin County, Sonoma County, and East Bay. Teaches specialized classes on Bay Area raptors, waterbirds, and wood-warblers.
English
All-day tours, Educational classes, Custom tours, Group tours
$$
Jennifer Martinez
Tour date: September 15, 2024
Daniel is incredibly knowledgeable and has been guiding in the Bay Area for over 30 years. His expertise in identifying birds by ear is remarkable. Great all-day tour in Marin County!
Robert Thompson
Tour date: July 22, 2024
Excellent educational tour with Daniel. His classes on Bay Area raptors and waterbirds are comprehensive and engaging. Highly recommend for serious birders.
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