Josele J. Saiz - Josele@boletas.org

 

Alberto Bueno

Born in Huesca in 1962. Member of SEO-Birdlife since 1978. At the age of 14 a group of Dutch birdwatchers employed his services to localize and observe the Dupont's Lark. Well acquainted with all the good ornithological sites in the northeast of Spain, he is considered the first spanish involved in birdwatching guide work. Author of numerous articles about the birds of Aragón and several texts for the book "Where to Watch Birds in Spain" edited by SEO-Birdlife. During many years he has organized private tours and collaborated with different nature tours companies (from Europe and USA) that operate in Spain. Has collaborated with Boletas Birdwatching centre since its foundation working as a bird guide. SInce 1999 Alberto works as a "forest ranger" and naturalist for the regional government of Aragón, and he lives at the steppe area of Monegros, he has a deep knowledge of the steppe birds (mainly bustards, sandgrouse and larks) and where to find them. From 1997 to 2010 he co-leaded every spring the most comprehensive and successful birding tour in Spain (with a total range of 250 species recorded) for an American company.

 

Amanda Borrows

Born and based in UK.
Her personal attributes include excellent interpersonal and formal communication skills. She is a well-motivated, professional individual with self-discipline, who can work on my own as well as part of a team. She has enthusiasm, which has been referred to as infectious. She is an organizer and a resourceful person with the initiative to think on my feet to make sure a situation runs smoothly. Amanda has a wide experience organizing and guiding tours undertaking a variety of habitat & identification survey skills; protected species monitoring & guidance lines for management purposes and national data for relevant wildlife organizations. She has also experience working with volunteers & the local community to enthuse & inspire to become motivated & involved with projects, from wildlife surveys, environmental education to conservation tasks. Amanda has extensive travel experience over the past 20 years visiting various parts of the world such as, Europe,
Russia, Siberia, China, SE Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South, & CentralAmerica. In addition she has overseas work experience, such as: Voluntary ,Bird & Bat Scientific Expedition Leader living & working in the Peruvian Jungle for ten months ,Six months working as an Eco-lodge Manager at an award winning Inn in the Ecuadorian Andes. Wihtout doubt Amanda is the perfect guide for our Orchids and Birds tour in the High Pyrenees.

 

 

Ernest Leahy

Born in Oxford in 1942 grew up in Middlesex . He has lived in Hertfordshire for the past thirty five years. Member of the RSPB,Herts Natural History Society and many other organisations. Ernest is an established bird, wildlife & landscape artist who has gained a wealth of experience from drawing and painting in the field and studio. He will convey his tecniques and practices with patience and enthusiasm to artists wishing to develop their artwork in these areas. He specialises in field sketching of birdlife and watercolour painting, but also uses pastel, acrylic & ink drawing. He has trained both artists & draughtsmen and gives regular demonstrations. A life long study of wildlife art & artists has given him a broad knowledge of the subject. Ernest has exhibited regularly with the RSPB, annually has a stand in the Art Marquee at the British Birdwatching Fair and has had many one-man exhibitions. He has also illustrated many publications. Ernest has organised many successful art exhibitions and is on the committee for the Hertfordshire Open Studios. His goal is that the artists will get the opportunity to enjoy their observations gaining pleasure, satisfaction and apply some of their new found knowledge to their own artwork. His great sense of humor and human personality will create a perfect atmosphere for a painting holiday in one of the best european nature paradises.

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Harry Barnard

Harry has recently completed his A level courses.  His interest in all aspects of the natural world began at a very early age. Indeed his first encounter with Josele was at the tender age of six.  Birding has always been his greatest passion and one in which he has been involved for the last fifteen years.  During this time he has birded extensively within the Western Palearctic and for the past six years the New World, where he has twice visited the great birding state of Texas and spent time in Arizona.  Harry made his acquaintance with the diverse avifauna of the Neotropics during an extended visit to Costa Rica.  Here he has benefited from the guidance of one of the New Worlds foremost bird guides and has subsequently returned thwice within a year to a country he now considers a second home. Since his examinations in June, he has spent a month guiding at Rancho naturalista birding lodge in Costa Rica followed by two and a half weeks birding in Ecuador. After a productive Autumn of birding  he is returning to Latin America for the high season. First spending a fortnight in Guatamala before returning to Costa Rica where he is spending 3 months as a resident Guide at Rancho naturalista , this will be his his 6th visit to the country. He is cooperating with BOLETAS as trainee guide. His deep knowledge of nature is something extraordinary for a person of his age. Boletas is extremely proud of helping him in his career and having him in the team.

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Ignacio Yúfera, Chris Townend, Steve West and David Moreno, among others, regularly assists in guiding tours for Boletas. Thanks must also go to our local expert guides in Bulgaria, Namibia, Uganda, Cuba and Arizona , t heir knowledge of their country's birdlife contributes to the best nature experiences, they also ensure really top-quality local information.

We are pleased to give you all the information you will need on your visit to Spain. To avoid disappointment do not leave any questions or worries that you have until the last minute as in the high season our guides may be out leading tours and will not be available to answer them.