Coppery-tailed Trogon in the spotlight, dark forest all around, and you and I quietly watching. That is the feel of Cottontop Birding, small groups, big encounters, and decades of field experience guiding every step of your wildlife adventure across Arizona and beyond.
Chase trogons, hummingbirds, and desert specialties with a local guide.
Explore Costa Rica and Ecuador, rich forests, bright birds, relaxed pace.
Join me in Kenya and Tanzania for classic birds and big mammals.
Guided by 45 years of birding and worldwide fieldwork.
Small groups, relaxed pace, clear explanations, and plenty of laughs.
Arizona day trips, tropical forests, and African safaris with one guide.
My mission is to share wildlife in a way that feels personal, respectful, and fun, helping you learn, explore, and leave each trip with lasting stories and skills. Whether I am tracking elusive regional specialties in the desert habitats of Southeastern Arizona or leading you on a bucket-list safari across East Africa, my goal is to help you truly connect with the environment. I design every journey to help you learn wildlife behaviors, build your field and photography skills, and explore at a pace that suits you—ensuring you leave each trip with lasting stories, unforgettable memories, and a deeper appreciation for nature.
Cottontop Birding in Hereford is a bird guiding service built around my 45 years of birding and over 30 years of professional guiding. I have spent years living and guiding in Kenya and Costa Rica, and I keep trips friendly, humorous, well organized, and very wildlife focused.