"I would rate our trip to Ecuador as excellently planned and executed.
Andean Birding sent [ample materials] so we had all the information we might have needed before we arrived.... We enjoyed Charlie immensely. He had a fine grasp of the calls of the birds and nearly every bird's call was available for replay from Charlie's i-pod almost immediately after a call was identified. Charlie also has other field skills... has good knowledge of the night stars and he has good knowledge of flowers and orchids."
Shane Woolbright 9/06

“Charlie, Thanks again for a great trip! You, the staff and guides at Napo really did an outstanding job of showing us the best of the highlands and the rainforest. I almost fell out of my hammock when Shane revised the count and it came to 494 species!”
Arthur Evans 8/06

"Thank you so much for your help and wonderful service - a real pleasure amid the flood of sub-mediocrity one normally comes across."
Phil Edwards 7/06

"(Jonas)...thanks so much for all of your help, expertise, and patience with our neophyte tropical skills during our 2-day tour with you... my memories keep returning to the tanagers, hummingbirds, and -- yes -- spinetails and tapaculos... your skills are indeed superlative."
Macklin Smith 6/05

"...as experienced birders we had one of the best times we have ever had and we would be comfortable recommending you (Charlie) as a top notch guide, knowledgeable and easy to be with...ditto for the driving skills!"
Garry George & Joseph Brooks 4/05

"This was a special tour that provided exactly what was requested: birds and habitats... Great experience! Lots of fun as well as meeting goals of the trip. Thanks."
Milton Weller 1/05
Aldo Leopold Award ‘97

“Better than “Excellent”. Everything about the trip was superb - accommodations, people providing services, food, and a lot of yet unspoiled natural beauty. Charlie was excellent, enthusiastic, patient, tolerant, and accommodating ­ also nice... you did a great job of making sure we all saw the birds.”
Shelly Murphy 9/04

“I liked everything about the trip! We had a terrific time in Ecuador. Thanks again for a wonderful birding trip! You were a good and patient guide!”
Wanda Parrott 9/04

“We all enjoyed the entire trip. And we saw lots of birds-127 new for me.”
Ann Brodie 9/04

"Personally, running into the flocks and the excitement of them was fantastic! Again, the trip was fantastic! Your ability Jonas, to spot and hear the birds, was amazing! Good job."
Diane Kook 6/04

"Dear Charlie!...Anita and I really enjoyed our two tours with you! You were an excellent guide, not only expert on birds but also regarding the flora, which I appreciated very much. We really liked being together with you. Thanks again!"
Lars Johansson 6/04

"I think Jonas was unbelievable on hearing birds and bringing them in, very skillful. I would heartily and favorably recommend Andean Birding for birding trips in Ecuador."
Judy Meredith 6/04

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