Birding and Natural History Tours

Arrange small group or individual outings for several hours, a half or full day tour to local or regional natural areas. Even if you just have an hour or two to go birding, I will take you to a good spot and help you find birds you are seeking. I will provide a spotting scope and at least one extra pair of binoculars.

Timing: One hour to a full day
Location: We can meet at your convenience at a mutually agreed upon spot.
Age/Audience: Adults and kids 8+ years old.
Advance notice of two weeks

Woody with group in Yellowstone National Park

Woody with Naturalist Journeys group at giant Sitka Spruce on Olympic Peninsula

Tours I have led include these areas:

Union Bay Natural Area aka Montlake Fill
Magnuson Park
Seward Park
West Seattle/Alki
Juanita Bay Park
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
Spencer Island Wildlife Area
Skagit Flats and Upper Skagit River
British Columbia – Fraser River Delta

Book Readings

I would love to share essays from my new book Look Up! Birds and Other Natural Wonders Just Outside Your Window with your group or organization. Previously, I have done readings at a Bird festival, at nature centers, book stores and in a home. If you have a group of 30 or more, I would be pleased to arrange a reading/signing book selling event.

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Presentations

I offer the following presentations and workshops of 1-2 hours each:

Getting to Know Your Backyard Birds
Family-friendly Birding
Bird Migration
Texas: a Five-Star Birding Experience
Where the Wild Things Still Are: Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and Great Salt Lake Watershed
The Ordinary Can Be Extraordinary: Celebrating Common Birds

Conservation Nonprofit Consulting

Professional Consulting

Drawing upon my background of 30+ years working for conservation organizations and causes, I am available for consulting to conservation non-profit organizations, “Friends” groups and other entities working on land, species, habitat, trails or open space conservation. My areas of expertise include: partnership development, fundraising, grant-writing, communications and capacity-building.

Woody pointing out a bird (1) — Woody points out a bird

For specific rates and fees:

Contact Woody

Testimonials

Your trips were a joy to me. You made a difference in my life.

― Craig Zalk, client on three Naturalist Journeys I led

You are the best tour guide in the world! – Hilary Hischer, Former Communication Director for Audubon Washington and The Nature Conservancy of Washington

― Hilary Hilscher

I’ve met several birding “instructors,” but your ability to teach in a kind, enthusiastic and inclusive way stands out. Your extensive knowledge of birds and your warm personality inspire me to learn and appreciate the amazing world that surrounds us – even on the Burke-Gilman Trail.

― Martha, participant in Burke-Gilman birding walks

I have to tell you how much I enjoyed your presentation Spring Into Birding Wednesday at the North Shore YMCA Senior National Fitness Day. It was wonderful! I learned so much, and could have listened for another hour. Besides your depth of knowledge and insights, your presentation skills are envious! Thank you so much.

― Jane Lowell

Woody – thanks again for a fantastic talk (Spring Into Birding). People absolutely LOVED it. And it’s great that so many people signed up for your blog.

― Marilyn Spotswood, Executive Director, Lifetime Learning, Seattle

You are a fabulous bird guide and story teller. We enjoyed the trip this morning.

― Sally Luttrell-Montes, Science Educator