Tour Guides and Operators

Jackie Cestero founded Nature Explorers Anguilla in 2010 and shares her passion for Anguilla’s rich culture and wildlife on every tour. She is the author of Nature Explorers Anguilla Wild Side Guide and Anguilla: Martin’s Island Paradise, a children’s book about Anguilla’s visiting American Flamingo.  After Hurricane Irma’s devastation in 2017, Jackie spearheaded a campaign to “Bring Back the Buttonwoods” and restore mangrove habitat at the West End Pond IBA. Whether a bird watcher, photographer, or a little bit of both, Nature Explorers Anguilla helps clients explore beyond the island’s glorious beaches and observe the less traveled areas rich with incredible flora and fauna.

Shanna’s interest in birds was borne from her work removing harmful rats and goats threatening the nesting seabird colonies on Redonda. This interest reached its peak in 2017 when she was asked to be a part of the team conducting population surveys of the island’s sole endemic bird, the Barbuda Warbler after the devastation of Hurricane Irma. Shanna leads the Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) birding club, the Wadadli Warblers, and has a passion for birds that continually inspires others. Shanna is now heavily involved in birding throughout Antigua with the EAG, who offer birding day trips of Caribbean endemics and hard-to-spot migrants.

Joseph “Junior” Prosper is a schoolteacher and dedicated local conservationist, and one of the best birders on the island of Antigua. His interest in birding started in 2002 after attending a West Indian Whistling-Duck (WIWD) and Wetlands Education Training led in collaboration with BirdsCaribbean. After that he was hooked, and Junior has since spent years documenting the status and distribution of the WIWD on Antigua. He has also worked with BirdsCaribbean and Environmental Awareness Group on various conservation projects and co-authored BirdLife International’s Important Bird Areas of Antigua & Barbuda.

Michiel Oversteegen was born and raised in The Netherlands and moved to Aruba in 1995. As a passionate photographer, he was drawn in by the diversity in wildlife both on land and in the water, and by the island’s magnificent fauna and stunning landscapes. Birds, especially, carry a special place in his heart. Michiel’s tours allow participants the opportunity to enjoy the wonders of Aruba’s nature under expert guidance. He offers small, private tours (no more than four people) at whatever your pace may be, from intensive birding trips to relaxed tours that highlight the local culture.

Carolyn Wardle has owned and operated Bahamas Outdoors Ltd since its inception in 1997. A resident of the Bahamas since 1964, she has been seriously birding for many years. Carolyn is one of the first Bahamas Ministry of Tourism’s certified Birding Tour Guides, a former director of BirdsCaribbean, and an active member of The Bahamas National Trust’s Ornithology Group, organizing monthly field trips on New Providence, and multi-day trips to the other islands. Her company, Bahamas Outdoors Ltd, offers a range of nature-oriented tours in Nassau and the Family Islands of the Bahamas.

Tarra Lindo is a conservationist, environmentalist, and lover of nature. As a certified bird guide, she is a strong advocate for the protection of the American Flamingo, the national bird of the Bahamas. Tarra guides on Great Inagua and enjoys introducing her guests to an array of wildlife ranging from the tiny endemic Inagua Woodstar, the American Flamingo, and 138 other species of birds, to the fierce wild boars, the stubborn wild donkeys and the shy wild cows. She can show you true nature at its finest in Great Inagua, offering half and full-day tours incorporating birding, history, and even snorkeling.

Damian has been involved with birding in Barbados since he was small boy. A small island sitting on the Atlantic Flyway, shorebirds are more accessible in Barbados than most anywhere else. Damian is intimately familiar with all the shorebirds and their local habitats, flight patterns, and calls. He is also an accomplished shorebird whistler, an art unique to Barbados. Half-day and full-day tours to secret spots are flexible and can include lunch/beach stops, with spots chosen to take in local culture and food. Some of the island’s most breathtaking “off-grid” scenery is taken in on all tours.

Born and raised in Barbados, Ryan is the author of the forthcoming Birds of the Lesser Antilles Field Guide and owner/lead guide for Birding the Islands—a regional birding company specializing in multi-island, endemic-focused tours through the Lesser Antilles and half and full-day trips around Barbados. Prior to starting his company, Ryan conducted avian research in the rainforests of Ecuador and Brazil; was Chief Naturalist and Environmental Consultant at Barbados’ Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary; and managed volunteer development and eco-guide training for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) in the United Kingdom.

Birds of Barbados is the most informative and popular online resource for birds in Barbados. Its author, Julian Moore, has shared his passion for birds and nature with readers since 2013. The blog gradually evolved into an educational source where Julian shares his wealth of knowledge on birds and everything that affects them. He hosts educational workshops, consults, and guides tours. Julian’s vast knowledge of the island, including off the beaten path ‘nooks and crannys’, and his uncanny ability to find rare birds are all at your disposal. Book a tour with him today and let him show you the Birds of Barbados.

Elsmarie Beukenboom was born and raised on Bonaire. As the past director of STINAPA, the national parks authority of Bonaire, she has been working with nature conservation specialists for almost 15 years. Elsmarie leads half-day, full day, and multi-day tour experiences. Her typical tours take visitors through villages, highlighting the historical and cultural components of the island. Elsmarie prides herself on her ability to locate almost all the terrestrial birds of the island.

Susan Davis is a certified bird guide and graduate of the CBT Interpretive Guide Training Program. Having lived on Bonaire for over 25 years, she is knowledgeable about the island’s nature, history, and culture. Always involved in conservation efforts of the island’s nature, Susan served on the STINAPA Board of Directors (the foundation which is the caretaker of the island’s park systems) for five years. She offers a variety of birding tours around Bonaire (southern, interior, northern, or custom) to meet the wishes of all tour participants.

Clive Petrovic started leading birding tours in the 1970s for the Tropical Audubon Society in Florida and has led tours over the past 30+ years on six continents. He is an ecologist and consultant who provides customized tours (by special arrangement only) featuring the unique birds and natural history of the British Virgin Islands. Special efforts are made to show visitors rare and endangered plants, invertebrates and herps; and birding opportunities include wetlands and seabird colonies on remote uninhabited islands. Tours can be customized to allow participation in ongoing field research and monitoring projects.

For many years, Stuart piloted deep-diving submersibles for science and nature tourism. In 2008, he switched to providing guided hikes of Cayman’s forests, and has since become an accomplished birder, locating their native birds by sight and sound. On a dedicated birding tour, Stuart typically visits several hotspots: a natural freshwater pond, a cliff-top site for tropicbirds, an extensive wetland (providing stunning views through a large telescope), a visit to the Queen Elizabeth II Royal Botanic Park, or a hike along the Mastic Trail. Island endemics include Vitelline Warbler, Cayman Bullfinch, and Grand Cayman Parrot. Tours are 4–5 hours and custom tours are available.

Geddes Hislop is a wildlife biologist from Trinidad and Tobago who lives in the Cayman Islands. He developed an interest in the rich variety of wildlife from an early age and, as an educator at heart, he frequently works with everyone from kindergarten students to professional photographers and field scientists. Geddes owns and operates Silver Thatch Excursions, an award-winning ecotourism service operating on Grand Cayman since 1996. He loves culture, hiking, and ecology—particularly ethnobotany and zoology—but birdwatching is his favorite! Geddes currently works as a curator of terrestrial exhibits and education programs and conducts birding tours part-time on weekends and select weekdays.

Ernesto Reyes is a Cuban biologist with more than 15 years of experience with birds in Cuba, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas. He spends most of his time in his house in Hondones Town in Zapata Swamp National Park, one of the most famous destinations in Cuba. Ernesto’s private multi-day birdwatching and bird photography tours allow visitors to observe more than 95% of the endemic bird species, from the smallest bird in the world (Bee Hummingbird) to the beautiful national bird of Cuba (Cuban Trogon).

Tania is a geographic information system (GIS) specialist who has worked since 1995 in the most important birding site in Cuba, Zapata Swamp, as a conservationist and protected areas planner. Since 1999, she has been on the team working to highlight Cuba as a natural tourism destination for Cuba’s National System of Protected Areas (SNAP). Tania has been organizing and leading birdwatching tours since 2015. She offers both private and group tours ranging from one day to two weeks and has guided tours for BirdsCaribbean, Rainforest Experience, and Wildside Nature Tours.

Gabriel has been an independent Puerto Rico Certified Tour Guide and birding guide since 2010, leading birding groups in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cuba, and North America for Wildside Nature Tours. He has been a central part of the birding community in Puerto Rico since 2008 . A life changing moment was when Sociedad Ornitológica Puertorriqueña, Inc. (SOPI) approached him to undertake a bird count. He was hooked by this amazing world of birds, with no plans to leave anytime soon! He now serves on SOPI’s Board of Directors and will keep working hard to educate and protect Puerto Rico’s birds and their habitats.

Bertrand Jno Baptiste—more affectionately known as Dr. Birdy—is an avid-birder and a retired officer of Forestry and Wildlife who participated actively in the division’s parrot research program. He is the island’s leading bird guide and coauthor of Dominica’s Birds, who has made the rainforest his business since the 1980s. If a bird is on Dominica, Dr. Birdy will find it! He is fun and energetic and guarantees a positively memorable nature tour experience for all his guests.

Stephen Durand has worked with Dominica’s Forestry and Wildlife Division since 1981, during which he conducted parrot research funded by World Wildlife Fund. He has been involved in the conservation, protection, and management plans and policies for Dominica’s two endemic parrots and other bird species for 39 years. Stephen is also a coauthor of Dominica’s Birds. Imperial Tours can be arranged for half-day, full-day, or multi-day experiences, and are conducted to client specifications, focused on species in specific forest habitats, highlighting endemics, exploring rainforest ecology, visiting ecotourism sites, or hiking specific trails.

A trained artist and well-rounded naturalist with a career as wildlife biologist, Iván has served as the lead guide for Dominican birding tour companies as well as run his own private tours through his birding company, Cúa Birding. Through his years of fieldwork, Iván has developed a clear understanding of the bird species found on the island, their habitat preference, and their seasonality. Cúa Birding offers full-day, customized, and 7-day tours targeting all endemics. Discover the endemic La Cúa (Bay-breasted Cuckoo) and more with them!

Manny Jimenes, lead guide and co-owner of Explora Ecotour, is a passionate Dominican-born, South Florida raised, birding and nature guide with over 15 years of experience leading birding, photography, and general nature tours all over the Dominican Republic. He and his team specialize in finding all of the endemics throughout the country, and frequently lead private tours to the best birding sites in the country for individual clients and birding companies such as Rockjumper, Wings and Field Guides. His favorite sites to take visitors are to the National Park of the East, Ébano Verde Scientific Preserve, Los Haitises National Park, and Sierra de Bahoruco National Park.

Miguel A. Landestoy T. has more than 25 years of experience in birding and nature photography, dedicating two consecutive decades of his life to bird guiding and assisting field researchers. He is currently studying biology and is additionally passionate about herpetology (amphibians and reptiles), ecology, and scientific illustration. Miguel has authored and coauthored 20 scientific articles and notes, including the description of a new species of toad in the Dominican Republic. Overall, Miguel is a well-rounded naturalist and experienced tour guide who is excited to show the Dominican Republic and its birds to visitors.

Kate Wallace arrived in the DR as a Peace Corps Volunteer in 1994 and began guiding just a few years later. She built Villa Barrancolí, in the village of Puerto Escondido above the Lago Enriquillo basin, which is the base camp for visits to Zapoten (an important high elevation site for many of the endemic birds). Kate is an active member of BirdsCaribbean and the coauthor (with Steve Latta) of Ruta Barrancolí: A Bird-finding Guide to the Dominican Republic. Tody Tours offers a 5–6-day itinerary which allows visitors to see 27 of the 32 Hispaniolan endemics.

Gabriel has been an independent Puerto Rico Certified Tour Guide and birding guide since 2010, leading birding groups in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cuba, and North America for Wildside Nature Tours. He has been a central part of the birding community in Puerto Rico since 2008 . A life changing moment was when Sociedad Ornitológica Puertorriqueña, Inc. (SOPI) approached him to undertake a bird count. He was hooked by this amazing world of birds, with no plans to leave anytime soon! He now serves on SOPI’s Board of Directors and will keep working hard to educate and protect Puerto Rico’s birds and their habitats.

Anne Campbell established Caribbean Horizons Tours in 1992 and is the manager of the tour and vehicle rental department of her family business, McIntyre Bros Ltd. She is trained in Zoology and is passionate about all things Grenadian, reflected in her keen interest in managing her tour company and her passion for horticulture as owner of Smithy’s Garden. Anne and her team deliver memorable and authentic Grenadian experiences for their clients, offering birding, hiking, garden, and historic tours, seasonal turtle watching, specialist group tours, and airport welcomes and transports. Caribbean Horizons is a 2019 industry awardee of the Minister of Tourism awards.

Christopher McDonald is a native Grenadian and well-rounded tour guide. He is a true tourism ambassador for Grenada, recognized as Tour Guide of the Year for 2019 by the Grenada Ministry of Tourism. His guiding skills include birding, hiking, horticulture, history, and culture, as well as airport welcome services and transfers. Christopher is known to have a great sense of humor and to thoroughly enjoy what he does, and it shows in the knowledge and enthusiasm he invests into his time with his clients, and the positive feedback he receives from everyone who takes his tours!

Kendon James is a young, talented, and dedicated professional who is passionate about environmental issues and believes in proactive engagement. He spends a great deal of his time outdoors being fascinated by nature. Kendon attended St. George’s University where he pursued a BS degree in Marine, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology. He is also an active and passionate member of the Grenada Birding Club. Kendon is eager to share his vast knowledge of Grenada’s beautiful mangrove and coastline habitats and the rich avifauna diversity which these ecosystems encompass by leading personalized, guided, kayak tours with Conservation Kayak.

Anthony Jeremiah is one of the most avid and experienced birders on the island of Grenada. With a professional background in forestry, conservation, and natural environment management, he has contributed significantly to bird protection and conservation efforts, particularly for endangered and flagship species (e.g. Grenada Dove, Hook-billed Kite). Jere has extended his passion in the recreation of birding for the past 25 years and is still working as a professional in the field. As Eco-Guide Expeditions, he offers personalized, private birding and historical tours to most of the key birding sites on island (e.g. Mt. Hartman).

Allison Caton is a native of Carriacou, Grenada who, after managing the Grenada Board of Tourism office for almost 5 years, set off on her own to establish a locally based tourism company. She is passionate about showing visitors authentic experiences on Carriacou and offers guided hiking tours, island tours, turtle watching tours, and carbon off-set tours (where visitors help plant mangroves in the bird sanctuary). Allison also offers camping experiences on nearby cays and boat tours to the Tobago Cays Marine Park (in SVG) and the Sandy Island Oyster Bed MPA and White Island (on/off the coast of Carriacou).

Captain Vaughn “Selassie” Thomas is a fisherman, sailor and boat builder from Carriacou, Grenada and is active in seabird outreach and conservation efforts throughout the Grenadines archipelago. He has been sailing for more than 25 years throughout the Caribbean, Western Europe, Northwest Africa, and has crossed the Atlantic four times. Follow in the footsteps of early explorers on customized excursions to the remote uninhabited seabird colonies and offshore islands of the Grenadines on Vaughn’s 39’ sailboat or hand-crafted 20’ traditional speedboat. With over 100 islands spanning just 100 km, there is always something new to discover!

Vaughan Francis got hooked on birds when he took the Caribbean Birding Trail Interpretive Guide Training in 2013, which left him determined to learn everything about the birdlife on his home island of Grenada. He is now a well-rounded, expert guide who intersperses his bird tours with fun facts about Grenada’s natural history and interpretations of the island’s most historical sites. Vaughan specializes in tours that take visitors off the beaten path to experience more than just the average island vacation. He offers private birdwatching, hiking, and sightseeing ecotourism tours that focus on Grenada’s incredible natural beauty.

Anthony Levesque created the local bird NGO, AMAZONA, in 1998 when he first moved to Guadeloupe, worked as a ranger at Petite-Terre Nature Reserve, and then as a wildlife consultant for the National Hunting and Wildlife Agency. He’s since started his bird guiding company, Levesque Birding Enterprise. Anthony’s an active birdwatcher (the most active eBirder in the Caribbean, with over 500 species identified in the region) who recently coauthored Lynx and BirdLife International Field Guides’ Birds of the West Indies. Anthony has banded more than 10,000 birds and identified over 50 species previously unrecorded in Guadeloupe. Anthony leads tours all over Guadeloupe and has never failed to show visitors the endemic Guadeloupe Woodpecker.

Ann Sutton is the principal author of A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Jamaica and the owner-manager of Marshall’s Pen, a private nature reserve/cattle property and one of the premier bird watching locations in Jamaica (where at least 23 of the 30 Jamaican endemics can be seen). She has been leading bird tours, mainly in Jamaica (but also in Cuba and the Bahamas), for more than 25 years; and works in nature interpretation and in conservation, management, and monitoring of protected areas. Ann leads a variety of birding and natural history tours catered to any schedule (day trips through multi-week excursions).

Ricardo’s interest in birds started in 2002 while conducting a Masters project studying game bird populations in Jamaica. He became a member of BirdLife Jamaica and volunteered at bird banding stations where he quickly learned all the birds and their calls. Fast forward 20 years later and Ricardo is one of the top birders in Jamaica, boasting an eBird list of 225+ species … and counting. He served as President of BirdLife Jamaica (2010–12), established Arrowhead Birding Tours in 2012, and plays an integral part in the conservation of birds and their habitats in Jamaica.

Gabriel has been an independent Puerto Rico Certified Tour Guide and birding guide since 2010, leading birding groups in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cuba, and North America for Wildside Nature Tours. He has been a central part of the birding community in Puerto Rico since 2008 . A life changing moment was when Sociedad Ornitológica Puertorriqueña, Inc. (SOPI) approached him to undertake a bird count. He was hooked by this amazing world of birds, with no plans to leave anytime soon! He now serves on SOPI’s Board of Directors and will keep working hard to educate and protect Puerto Rico’s birds and their habitats.

David Belfan is president of Association Carouge which works to preserve the fauna and flora of his beloved island of Martinique. He earned a MSc which focused on the geography and environment of the Caribbean and has completed numerous trainings in ornithology and ecology. David has been guiding since 2004 and organizes tours around the avifauna of Martinique, particularly endemic and restricted-range birds like the Martinique Oriole, White-breasted Thrasher, Gray Trembler, and Blue-headed Hummingbird. He has unique knowledge to share about the fauna, flora, and culture of Martinique and personalizes his tours with an authentic meal in a natural setting serenaded by birds.

Alcides Morales-Pérez is native to Puerto Rico and an expert on the island’s diverse flora, fauna, and natural history. With over 15 years of experience, he knows Puerto Rico like the back of his hand and loves to share his passion with visitors. He’s involved in habitat restoration and bird ecology projects, and even operates a family-owned Airbnb, Colibrí Guest House. Alcides leads island-wide half-day, full-time, and multi-day tours in search of endemics and all the other amazing birds found on the island.

Julio Salgado is a Puerto Rican tour guide who has been an avid birder since he was fifteen years old. He is an active volunteer with the Puerto Rican Ornithological Society (SOPI) and Para La Naturaleza (PR Conservation Trust), has worked on Bicknell’s Thrush monitoring for the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, and has collaborated with the Peregrine Foundation. Julio is Puerto Rico’s top birder with 312 registered species sightings. With over 10 years of experience guiding bird watchers, especially those with the goal of seeing the island’s 17 endemics, he also offers a variety of activities that can be added to excursions such as kayaking and snorkeling.

Gabriel has been an independent Puerto Rico Certified Tour Guide and birding guide since 2010, leading birding groups in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cuba, and North America for Wildside Nature Tours. He has been a central part of the birding community in Puerto Rico since 2008 . A life changing moment was when Sociedad Ornitológica Puertorriqueña, Inc. (SOPI) approached him to undertake a bird count. He was hooked by this amazing world of birds, with no plans to leave anytime soon! He now serves on SOPI’s Board of Directors and will keep working hard to educate and protect Puerto Rico’s birds and their habitats.

Binkie van Es has lived on Sint Maarten since 1985 and is in love with its nature. He’s the chairman of the Dutch Caribbean Bird Conservation Work Group under the umbrella of the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) and he runs Cornell’s BirdSleuth program on the island. Binkie is an experienced guide who offers private tours (full day, multi day, or even boat trips to surrounding islands) covering both the Dutch and French sides of the island of Sint Maarten / Saint Martin. Due to the island’s layout, a day of birding also allows visitors to experience its unique history and culture.

Adams Toussaint’s passion for birding has its roots in his childhood growing up in the small rural town of Fond Assau, near the Castries Water Works Forest Reserve. His first and only job was with the Saint Lucia Forestry Department where he started as a Forest Ranger in 1980 and retired as The Chief Forestry Officer in July 2018. He currently works with Fauna & Flora International and SLU Birding Wildlife Ambassadors. Adams offers bird guiding and leadership tours, wildlife and nature photographic tours, wildlife tours and general nature tours, focusing on hot spots for endemic and specialist birds for the island.

Allison Caton is a native of Carriacou, Grenada who, after managing the Grenada Board of Tourism office for almost 5 years, set off on her own to establish a locally based tourism company. She is passionate about showing visitors authentic experiences on Carriacou and offers guided hiking tours, island tours, turtle watching tours, and carbon off-set tours (where visitors help plant mangroves in the bird sanctuary). Allison also offers camping experiences on nearby cays and boat tours to the Tobago Cays Marine Park (in SVG) and the Sandy Island Oyster Bed MPA and White Island (on/off the coast of Carriacou).

Captain Vaughn “Selassie” Thomas is a fisherman, sailor and boat builder from Carriacou, Grenada and is active in seabird outreach and conservation efforts throughout the Grenadines archipelago. He has been sailing for more than 25 years throughout the Caribbean, Western Europe, Northwest Africa, and has crossed the Atlantic four times. Follow in the footsteps of early explorers on customized excursions to the remote uninhabited seabird colonies and offshore islands of the Grenadines on Vaughn’s 39’ sailboat or hand-crafted 20’ traditional speedboat. With over 100 islands spanning just 100 km, there is always something new to discover!

Lystra Culzac’s interest in birds and nature started at a young age which inspired her to pursue a career of nature discovery and teaching. She has co-authored a number of publications on birds, including Important Bird Areas of SVG for BirdLife International. Lystra is an experienced forestry expert and conservation biologist as well as the founder of Science Initiative for Environmental Conservation and Education (SCIENCE), SVG’s premier birding organization. Through SCIENCE, she conducts biodiversity research, education, and interpretation with the goal of getting more people, particularly kids, interested in birding and conservation. She makes every effort to ensure a memorable experience for her clients!

Glenroy Gaymes has been working in the Forestry Department since 1990 and has a profound knowledge of the birds, wildlife, and plants of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He has deep understanding of the natural ecology, local history, and culture. Glenroy guides specialized birding and nature tours with Science Initiative for Environmental Conservation and Education (SCIENCE) that are customized based on the clients’ needs, from rugged hikes, to roadside walks, to drives to the country. He prides himself of being able to guarantee a good view of the endemic St. Vincent Parrot and almost always encountering the endemic Whistling Warbler.

Roger Neckles was born in Trinidad, raised in London, and is one of the Caribbean’s most prominent wildlife photographers. He coauthored (with Richard ffrench) Birds of Trinidad & Tobago and is currently writing An Introduction to the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago Vol. 1. Roger’s true passion is leading bird tours throughout Latin America and in Trinidad and Tobago. His reviews speak volumes for his love for photography, adventure, and teaching a multitude of tips and techniques in an easy to grasp, fun-filled manner, instilling confidence, excitement, and memorable experiences. Avifauna Tours offers full or multi-day customizable and all-inclusive tours.

Jason Radix is one of the most accomplished naturalist guides in Trinidad & Tobago, having led tours since 1991. Most of his career was spent at the world-famous Asa Wright Nature Centre. Now, as an independent operator since 2015, he offers full-time tours mainly on the island of Tobago. Jason is an experienced birdwatcher, equipped and skilled at leading clients at all levels of birding experience. While he primarily leads birding and nature tours, he also offers cultural and history tours and lectures.

Faraaz is a passionate nature lover and conservation advocate from the island of Trinidad. He is the author of Casual Birding in Trinidad & Tobago, and a regular contributor to the blogs 10,000 Birds and Wild Tobago. He has written for and been featured by the National Audubon Society on their website, magazine, social media, and live shows several times. Faraaz adheres to a strict ethical code of conduct while birding and is very careful to avoid causing harm to birds or the environment. He also runs birding trips to northern South America and East Africa.

Allister “Lester” Nanan is a conservationist and environmentalist who left engineering to join his successful family business of three generations. He is a strong advocate for the Scarlet Ibis (TNT’s national bird), assisting with its designation as an environmentally sensitive species (ESS), and is passionate about ensuring that the Caroni Swamp be a protected area for all species visiting Trinidad. Allister guides throughout the country, introducing guests to its rich biodiversity and culture. Offering 12-day packages showcasing the country’s evergreen forest, open savannahs, pasture farmlands, mangrove ecosystems, and wetlands, his tours can be tailored to suit the needs of every guest.

Darren Henry is a trained forester, birder, and environmentalist with a background in forestry and environmental land management. He is a licensed tour guide and holds a certificate in tropical dendrology (the study of trees!). He specializes in fauna, avifauna, and flora identification and mostly conducts tours in rainforest, wetland, and secondary forest habitats as well as to waterfalls and remote beaches. Darren even organizes tours for visitors who want more intensive birding experiences deeper in the forest interior.

William Trim is an experienced conservator of biodiversity, tour guide, and trainer. His interest in birding began while watching two House Wrens feeding an odd-looking fledgling which he learned was a young Shiny Cowbird (an example of brood parasitism). Since then, William has provided professional training and birding services in the tourism sector of Trinidad and Tobago; birded throughout most CARICOM countries and elsewhere across the globe; obtained a M.Sc. in Forestry from the University Aberdeen; and conducted researched on bird-watching opportunities. To and Fro Tours offers tours for rainforest birding, wetland birding, woodland birding, birds-plants association, and nocturnal birds and creatures.

Zolani Frank is an independent certified tour guide with over 20 years of experience in birding and tour-guiding. He learned young, under the guidance of his father, Wordsworth Quincy Frank, the founder of Frank’s Glass Bottom Boat Tours in Tobago. Zolani is a proud tour guide who has conducted tours for Caligo Ventures / Naturalist Journeys. Over the years, he has attained certificates in reef check and tour-guiding. He offers a variety of tours, such as birdwatching, snorkeling, history, and coastline tours and transportation services. Tours are flexible depending on client’s needs and Zolani is a reliable and trustworthy guide.