Newburyport Birders

Buff-breasted Sandpiper Buff-breasted Sandpiper. Photo courtesy of Jim Fenton.

Participants’ Comments


“I'm really delighted to have finally been launched into birdwatching, and your class was the perfect vehicle for doing so. I really feel that I learned a lot in the relatively short time we spent over the weekend. Thanks a lot for the in-depth initiation.”

“I just want to thank you again for such a wonderful presentation yesterday. Everyone loved it! You are such an engaging and good-humored speaker. You made facts and distinctions so easy to remember by providing simple mental images, e.g., comparing hawks' legs to pencils and pipe cleaners! :-) I think there are many people from the audience - including me! - who are now going to be looking at their environment much more closely, and also thinking more deeply about the resources they use...”

“It was a great time. You and Paula turned a very cold, tough morning into something very special for Bill and I. We will talk about what we experienced for quite some time.”

“I just wanted to say thank you for last night's woodcock program. It was interesting, exciting and best of all, fun. I love that you shared your knowledge about more than just the woodcocks. The bonus bird, the owl was fantastic. I appreciate that you were willing to accommodate my friends; we all had a terrific time. I look forward to joining you in future events.”

“Thank you! I really enjoyed the outing - manure pile and all. I'm looking forward to the next one...”

“Once again, thanks very much for this great tip! Turned out to be one of those inspirational encounters with Nature.”

“Thank you Sue. I really enjoyed your class. It was not only very interesting and educational but a lot of fun too. It is fascinating to know that there are so many different birds around us at any given time. There will definitely be more birdwatching in my future!”

“Gleanings continues to be an informative, most enjoyable and exceptional publication! We're fortunate that you and your contributors produce it and share it so generously.”

“A big thank you for leading this important and educational trip!”

“I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your informational and lyrical writings...”

“Nice write-up! We saw my first Harlequins in that same area. They're such a joy to see!”

“Tom Ricardi's presentation was great. Ashley loved seeing the birds close up. I think she liked the Turkey Vulture the best.”

“Tim and I wanted you to know what a great job we thought you did with the program. Tyler and the Amelias really enjoyed the adventure and NPS intern Jake got his first winter outing in New England. You did a terrific job interweaving facts and fun into the outing, while allowing participants to make meaningful contributions to the discovery process. Bravo and thanks!”

“Thanks so much for a wonderfully informative and lyrical description of your sightings. I always learn from them!”

“Sue, We're so glad that we went yesterday, the program was terrific. We really enjoyed it. It was great to see you again.”

“We both had a great time and acted like a couple of awestruck kids during the presentation.”

“Thanks so much for an interesting program last Tuesday. I very much enjoyed the "take home" Bald Eagle too!”

“We so enjoyed your Bald Eagle Adventure last Thursday. It was just an upper the entire time.”

“Sue, The staff reported to me today that you led a very successful eagle program to some of our Pathways' children yesterday. They were particularly surprised at which children really got into it - you just never know who it's going to grab! They were also very complimentary about your knowledge and manner with the kids. Thanks so much for volunteering your time and expertise to make such a successful trip. The children and staff both loved it.”

“Sue, Beautiful entry. Love, teach and nurture the young, our future naturalists...”

“What good things you do!”

“Thanks for the eagle trip! We truly enjoyed it and look forward to taking other trips with you.”

“Thanks for a great day today with the Bald Eagles on the Merrimack!”

“Hi, Sue: Thanks for a very nice morning of birding at Plum Island. Seeing both owl species was a treat. You lead a good walk. Sorry I almost made off with your blanket. It would have been a production to get it back to you, so I'm mighty glad you remembered it. And thank you for the use of it. I was concerned about Sheila and was grateful to be able to offer it to her. I am enjoying your handouts...”

“Hi Sue: Thanks again for today's program -- we really enjoyed it!”

“I enjoy your informative posts and the species summaries you post from time to time.”

“Thanks for a great day, Sue! We both learned a great deal!”

“She had a GREAT time, is all inspired and planning to go on future programs!”

“Sue, Kudos again. Great piece. Excellent writing.”

“I enjoyed reading your redpoll post... Thank you!”

“Sue has the skills to build group cohesion.”

“We really enjoyed our time on Plum Island with Sue. Her warm tea and assortment of healthy snacks was a wonderful treat. Then, while sipping her tea she found a stunning Snowy Owl for us ~ it was more than we ever expected.”

“You do such wonderful trips and teach so many new (and not-so-new) birders!”

“A single encounter with Newburyport Birders at Pike's Bridge Road made me choose them for a family reunion birding outing. Sue's an exceptional leader...”

“I've heard so many special comments about Newburyport Birders' quality tours. Today, I experienced it and every aspect of the trip was excellent.”

“Thanks for a morning of wonderful birding!”

“Sue did an outstanding job of explaining the natural history and teaching us about the behavior. She's the best leader we've ever met.”

“Newburyport Birders is unsurpassed!”

“Sue has a generous spirit and a passion for birding. She manages her tours so graciously.”

“Sue infuses her programs with spirit and it's a learning adventure.”

“What an excellent teaching tool and program idea! I have always had students look at heads as a prime ID factor, ducks, herons, warblers, shorebirds etc. but never an actual focused program. I hope you don't mind if I borrow the concept...”

“Today was an exceptional learning experience.”

“Sue's recent Focus On... series met my budget and sparked my interest.”

“Great summary of a nice trip, Sue. Thanks much for sharing.”

“Sue, what a wonderful walk this morning. Thank you for being so considerate of my mother.”

“You have the gift of narrative; thank you! I really enjoy your posts.”

“Sue, you're a wonderful leader, very knowledgeable and have just the right tone.”

“The trip was fun and way beyond any expectations we had. Sue, thank you for being our Newburyport tour company of choice. We'll be joining you often.”

“I always enjoy your posts. You obviously know and love birds, and you're a fine writer.”

“Sue gives the best directions to where the bird is located ~ way better than Mapquest... She can get you to view a bird very quickly and easily!”

“Our out-of-town guests really enjoyed their time in the field with you. I'm confident that you'll be guiding them again!”

“Our first morning we chose to do a bird-watching expedition with Sue of Newburyport Birders at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Sue, who knows a great deal about birds in the refuge, was without a doubt the most entertaining guide we have ever had. We were there early enough to catch the end of the songbird migration but too late for the Peregrine Falcons who pass through but nest elsewhere. Because the land is marshy and not forested, the birds are easy to spot, and Sue knew just where to look. We stayed on well-marked trails and observation areas. We used the spotting scope and binoculars she provided so we could observe the birds without disturbing them.”

“Sue's love of birds comes through clearly... Her writing is engaging with her wonderful skill of blending the personal and the scientific as they reinforce each other." rdquo;

“Thanks so much for the summary. We had a great time and often spoke of it for the next few days after the visit. We all found you such good, responsive, sensitive company and well informed. We all appreciated your humor.”

“Sue, you're an excellent writer!”

“Sue, The Gray Jay write up was most interesting. Thanks for sharing it with us!" rdquo;

“Thanks for the great post! Most interesting reading”

“Another job well done. I especially enjoyed the article on kingfishers.”

“You are providing wonderful, educational opportunities for new and experienced birders.”

“A fascinating discussion... Thanks for helping to educate us on Gray Jays and so many other birds.”

“Nice post on the Gray Jay”

“Thank you for the e-mail summary of the exploration of the Great Marsh at the Parker River Wildlife Refuge... It was a most instructive review of a thoroughly enjoyable outing. Thanks, too, for directing us to promising birding sites here in West Newbury. We're pleased to have met you. Perhaps there will be another opportunity to share your knowledge of the area's natural life.”

“Enjoyed your posting on the Gray Jay; very interesting information!”

“Saturday's program was great; thank you!”

“That was a great trip on Monday. I so enjoyed all the great birds - they looked especially beautiful against the gray skies, my favorite kind of day. I look forward to more outings.”

“Birding with you is always a learning experience for me and always such a joy!”

“Just a nice report. Wish I was there....”

“I LOVE your essay!!.”

“Thanks so much for all these wonderful details..”

“I wanted to say CONGRATS on your 6th anniversary....what a huge accomplishment to have created all the wonderful programs that touch peoples' lives by connecting them so sensitively to the natural world!.”

“Thanks Sue - I love your summaries. They are wonderful!.”

“just a note to say, once again, how entertaining and informative I find your writings....”

“Thanks so much. Also, many thanks for your terrific report on the event. It was wonderfully descriptive..”

“...And I really appreciate reading the beautiful write ups of your adventures - I feel like I am almost there with you....”

“Your passion and expertise for birds and nature comes through in your presentation ~ very well done....”

“Oh, we both had such a good time!.”

“I have read with much pleasure your reports over 2007. You tell a wonderful story, a great gift you have. Your descriptions make me feel that I am traveling with you.”

“Sue, That's a really nice essay. One of your best!”

“Thank You for all that you do to promote birding!!”

“Fabulous write-up! I really enjoyed reading it!”

“Sue, loved your article on Kingfishers ~ interesting, informative, and written with obvious loving feelings.”

“Nice job on the program last night, Sue. We enjoyed it very much. I am glad you have the flexibility and willingness to focus on those transient spots that may be temporary phenomena. The added materials you brought were very helpful.”

“I so enjoy reading all of your narrative posts. Today's was just beautiful.. I love the imagery.. Makes me feel as if I, too, enjoyed a beautiful morning in Nottingham...”

“Thank you... We really enjoyed meeting and birding with you. It could not have been a more beautiful day! Thank you, again for adding to our knowledge and sharing that beautiful island with us.”

“...You're an excellent teacher and I'm going to make every effort to make one of the programs in September!...”

“Thanks, Sue...with your vivid descriptions, I almost feel like I was right there with the group!”

“... we did enjoy the river cruise, and would definitely like to take another one in the future..”

“Thank you both for a fun day... We couldn't have asked for more perfect weather. A glorious day for a field trip with good fellowship and a wealth of birding information..”

“Wonderful reading, Sue. You captured the spirit of our trip beautifully. I enjoyed the company very much--it is always a joy to me birding with like-minded folks..”

“Just wanted to thank you again for our great time yesterday on the Merrimack River ~ we all really enjoyed it ! You do a great program... Anyhow, thanks again for the memorable experience..”

“Thanks for the wonderful birding trip on the lake..”

“I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your posts. They are entertaining and educational..”

“This was a wonderful write-up. I can just picture those hawks peering down at all the weird human goings-on!.”

“Many thanks again for coming to Harold Parker. I thoroughly enjoyed your walk, and found your style just right for this novice birder. It sounds as though you appreciated this beautiful forest as much as we appreciated having you..”

“I enjoy your reports very much. You and Doug Chickering add a literary flair...!.”

“The success of any outing depends on details and the leader. Our guide was excellent at taking care of the details . not only did she help us see birds, animals and plants, but she was attentive to each of us and our personal needs. Her knowledge, kindness and competence will be remembered for a long time..”

“Sue, Thank you for a delightful birdwatching experience. We did another birdwatching foray in Acadia National Park and our guide was nowhere as good as you.”

“Thank you for opening the "birding" world to me!”

“We had a great time. What a magical place!”

“Sue, Your reports are always colorful...”

“Thanks so much for your continued support of the Seacoast Chapter of NHA.”

“You've been doing wonderful things recently---I always read your posts and newsletter with great interest.”

“Thank you for volunteering your time to introduce us to such a lovely Refuge!”

“Sue, Harold & I thank you so much for the most enjoyable birding tour on Saturday and for your follow-up e-mail. As you know, we are frequent visitors to the Refuge and enjoy the birds and other wildlife we see there. That is a whole different experience, however, from being guided by a person with your breadth and depth of knowledge. In addition to seeing new birds, we learned so much about birds we've often seen but never fully appreciated. It was great fun.”

“This tour exceeded every tour we been on. Your regulars raved about other trips you have led. The professionalism, quality of the guide and the every detail of organization show that Newburyport Birders cares about quality.”

“One thing that makes Newburyport Birders so great is its leaders. They are skilled to "lead" and to help others learn to bird. Our trip was outstanding, and we'll be joining you again real soon.”

“...thought your last newsletter [June 2007] was a particularly inspired one!”

“Sue, Once again, I enjoyed my outing this morning at Parker River.... Thanks for all the knowledge you share.....you have really planted the "birding seed" in me!! I will look forward to receiving your newsletters and seeing you again in the fall.”

“Sue... What a lovely morning! ... what a special person you are to share your time and special places...”

“...we always enjoy our trips, you do such a wonderful job of explaining and sharing your knowledge with novices, and we are truly grateful...”

“Sue, ... thanks for the experience itself--we really enjoyed ourselves and often speak of the mastery of your programs!”

“Your descriptive writing captures the magic of the experience quite nicely! Dave and I enjoyed ourselves very much and hope to come out again with you soon.”

“Thanks so much for this newsletter and the summary of last weekend's class. The class was delightful; I think it's a very effective format to do classroom followed by field work.”

“I enjoy reading your post on Massbird and think you are an excellent writer.”

“I've been meaning to write for some time to tell you how much I enjoy your birding reports. Composing them must take more time than dashing off lists; but I often learn something new about field marks, calls, postures, behaviors, habitat. Good work on these, Sue.”

“Nice write-up, Sue!”

“Sue, thanks for a great morning and all your patience with the young naturalist! Madeline really enjoyed her time. I appreciate your kindness; she loved looking through your scope! It was a great program, thanks again.”

“Thanks for the super trip report – beautifully written. Sue, you truly are a wealth of knowledge from birding to the life cycle of animals, to the health of the Merrimack River, to the local history...”

“Sue, I've been meaning to write for some time to tell you how much I enjoy your birding reports. Composing them must take more time than dashing off lists; but I often learn something new about field marks, calls, postures, behaviors and habitat. Good work on these!”

“Wow, Sue, this is great reading and a wonderful addition to Sunday's experience! ...thanks for the session and the summary. So well written!”

“Sue, you captivate your audience with your expertise and knowledge.”

“You wrote it up your trip so vividly I could picture what you saw and enjoyed it.”

“Gleanings continues to be an informative, most enjoyable, exceptional publication; we are fortunate that you and your contributors produce and share it so generously...”

“Sue,... I have enjoyed your occasional notes on winter sea birds this season. You write about them with knowledge but also with affection and I like that.”

“On Saturday, I never would have seen the adult Bald Eagle without your assistance. Then you put us on the four younger birds that looked just like the river's bank to us. THANK YOU!”

“I so enjoyed reading about your wonderful day viewing Bald Eagles, thank you for sharing, I'm sorry I wasn't there.”

“I just wanted to convey my appreciation for a delightful afternoon viewing our national symbol. I'll never tire of watching such magnificent birds. Again, thank you for an enjoyable time.”

“Newburyport Birders does a nice job with the new-to-birding participants; we felt welcome. Not once did you present yourself as an elitest or in a condescending manner. Thank you, Sue, for your down-to-earth approach! You can relate to all levels of birders.”

“I certainly enjoy your nicely researched, well written and informative essays!”

“Thank you, we loved being out with you yesterday!”

“Eloquent prose...keep writing for us!”

“Thank you for the Bald Eagle tour. You're amazing in spotting them!”

“I'm learning so much from your natural history essays. Thank you for sharing them with the birding community!”

“I appreciate the time you spent to show me that Barrow's Goldeneye.”

“We loved seeing our first American Kestrel; it was right where you said it would be.”

“We really are grateful to Newburyport Birders for introducing us to the greater Newburyport area and all its natural history.”

“Sue, I find you to be an outstanding teacher, and your students relax and are motivated by your passion.”

“Sue brings creativity and passion to her work! Combine that with solid birding knowledge and outstanding interpersonal skills and all that makes her tours outstanding.”

“Love your newsletter!”

“Newburyport Birders does make the identification process simple for me. The time spent observing the birds does encourage us to appreciate them and their habitats.”

“Sue is a tireless administrator and passionate in the field. As a participant, I had an exciting time learning about birds with her.”

“We love your monthly newsletter. It's the best email newletter we get because we learn from it. It is not just a mode to self promote. Thank you for sharing so much!”

“Sue, thanks for helping a novice [and perfect stranger] see a Snowy Owl for the first time! All I saw was ice.”

“Newburyport Birders was right on the mark; we found our American Bittern right where you said it would be.”

“You were so kind to share that Bald Eagle with us! We would never have seen it in that tree.”

“You are very informative and I love learning new things about the bird world.”

“Thank you for the informative Northern Saw-whet Owl Program. It was a fun night!”

“Sue, we appreciate Newburyport Birders's newsletter "Gleanings" it is the best we receive. Informative, well-written and well designed.”

“Thanks so much for such an informative and fun walk. This was our first time learning such in depth information on some of the wildlife that we live with here in Newburyport/Plum Island.”

“Thanks so much for the great time my friends had with you this morning... Everyone came back very psyched and had a great time. I'm sure we now have some new bird people to sign up for events.”

“...thank you for the wonderful afternoon of learning!”

“I thought that your "delivery" of the background stories about the Refuge, the Island and its history, and the birds were really well done - and that's from one that has heard them before.”

“I attended the birdwatching walk at Nelson Island...it was a great experience.”

“We enjoyed the Birding the Merimack River Cruise.”

“The Merrimack River Birding Cruise was a wonderful excursion! You reminded us all how scarce our natural resources are and how quickly they are disappearing to developers. I never need to be reminded about what a beautiful part of the country we are in...the trip upriver just reinforced it!.”

“The boys and girls learned all the basics of bird identification, the instructor was great with the students and they really enjoyed the way it was presented. Learning bird identification skills increased the children’s sense of wonder.”

“With Newburyport Birders, children learn the basics of birdwatching, to love and respect the environment.”

“I enjoy your newsletter very much; thank you!”

“Thank you, your newsletters are great!”

“Sue, thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.”

Kudos for Introduction to Birdwatching at Alfalfa Farm”

“Sue, thanks so much for a wonderful afternoon! I love your tours and the time you take explaining everything. Quality is first and foremost...”

“Our guide [Sue] was a great asset - her experience, knowledge and humor added to our trip immensely.”

“We can't speak highly enough of Sue; she was so generous with her knowledge and imparted it with enthusiasm and made it a fun day trip...”

“What sets Newburyport Birders apart from the rest is the careful attention to detail and to their clients' comfort...”

“Sue, thanks for an exciting tour; we'll be back in the field with Newburyport Birders on our next visit...”

“Thank you again for the wonderful birdwatching tour at Plum Island... We both had a wonderful time as we learned a great deal about birds and their surrounding environment.”

“Thanks again for the great tour, and I'm sure we'll be seeing you again...”

“Sue, thanks for the outstanding tour at Plum Island! You got me on that bird!”

“Sue, ...thank you very much for the excellent guided tour of the Refuge you gave last Thursday night for my brother, Jim from Milwaukee, my sister, Joyce from central Illinois, and myself. It was definitely a highlight of the weekend...”

“Sue, congratulations on your election to Nuttall!”

“Sue's leadership skills, her ability to get participants focused and her birding passion create an enthusiastic learning environment!”

“Thank you so much again for giving me the opportunity to attend such a great event. I loved the welcoming atmosphere you created...”

“Sue, you are a patient and knowlegeable teacher! Thank you for being so considerate of my needs.”

“I find I lose track of time and relax in the field thanks to Newburyport Birders!”

“Sue, I find that your pointers and pearls help me remember the birds, and I’m able to take what I’ve learned and apply it when I’m in the field without you.”

“Birdwatching with Newburyport Birders is all about details, and your programs are planned with great attention to detail. Thank you for Sunday’s outstanding program; the Bald Eagles were magnificent!”

“Thanks so much for a wonderful and informative day on Sunday.”

“I really enjoyed the outing – will be looking for more.”

“Sue,... Thanks again for a fun and informative afternoon.”

“Thank you for all you shared on the Bald Eagle Adventure we attended on Sunday!”

“Sue... thanks so much once again for your initiative on involving me with your program.”

“Thank you for a great morning; the Snowy Owls were a thrill. I really enjoyed being with someone who has such depth of knowledge of the birds, their "life-styles", travel habits and general behavior.”

“Your newsletter is the best birding resource I receive!”

“Thanks for a GREAT outing yesterday!”

“I always look forward to "Gleanings"; thank you for keeping it coming.”

“Best wishes to Newburyport Birders. You have a very nice web site!”

“Thank you for outstanding looks at Bald Eagles and the Snowy Owl!”

“We enjoyed our time at Plum Island, thank you for the top-notch tour!”

“Sue, making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s what you’ve done for me with bird identification.”

“Thank you, Saturday’s program was informative.”

“Sue, thank you for the great photo of the saw-whet. We had such a good time seeing the birds and learning about the dedicated work going on there. Thanks for coordinating it.”

“We thought the program was great last night. Very informative, and what a thrill to see those little owls up close!”

“Thanks, we had a grand time...”

“Thank you! Your Waterfowl Program was superb; your extra effort showed in planning that route to maximize the species. Sue, it’s so clear that you love teaching us about the birds!”

“I thoroughly enjoyed your excursion!”

“Newburyport Birders really knows how to help me learn.”

“I’m an appreciative recipient of your newsletter for the last couple of years...Thanks so much for all your work on the newsletter. It truly is appreciated...”

“We both found your approach to shorebird ID quite helpful...”

“Paula was enthusiastic and so helpful in getting me on the birds...”

“It was a nice day; thank you!!”

“Congratulations on your fabulous organization and activities!!”

“We had a great time on the trip...as everyone seemed to...thanks so much...you always do a great job!!”

“Thank you for leading the trip yesterday. It was a glorious evening ... your wealth of knowledge and willingness to share it is much appreciated.”

“Your shorebird session on Thursday evening was very good; thank you!”

“The Isles of Shoals Tern Trip was a very pleasant morning with a friendly group.”

“Very nice Shorebird presentation last night!”

“Lovely evening program, thank you!”

“Thanks for offering so many delightful, educational programs.”

“The Atlantic Puffin Program was terrific!”

“You provide a wonderful, wide-range of topics for us to learn about.”

“I so look forward to your monthly newsletter, ‘Gleanings’.”

“Great newsletter!”

“Thank you for arranging such a special event-the Great Egret display was a treat!”

“Fantastic program, thank you!”

“Your newsletter is well organized and well written.”

“Thank you for the work that you do.”

“I received your June newsletter, and I am always impressed.”

“We really enjoyed the Kettle Island trip; the highlight was witnessing the ‘Great Egret display’. Thanks!”

“I just wanted to express my sincere thanks for your wonderful presentation [for the Timberlane Educators]. It was informative, well-prepared, and professional. You opened my eyes, mind, and heart to a previously unknown world.”

“Your identification skills, knowledge of natural history, enthusiasm and joy in the area’s treasures are much appreciated.”

“Thank you for a delightful, educational evening.”

“Thank you! We enjoyed your presentation at the Maine Audubon’s York County Chapter’s Meeting.”

“I look forward to your high quality, monthly newsletter!”

“The Woodcock Courtship Display Program was very educational. We loved that adventure!”

“Sue, you are an enthusiastic teacher! You make learning much fun and can excite us by knowing the birds’ routines and their natural history.”

“The quantity and quality of your efforts for birding conservation around here just takes my breath away!”

“We had an excellent birding experience with Newburyport Birders.”

“The program on Sunday was outstanding. Thank you!”

“We enjoyed exploring Plum Island on Sunday with you, thank you.”

“Sue, thank for finding the various birds in different habitats on Sunday.”

“Thanks again for a great trip.”

“We both had a great time.”

“The Arctic NWR Program was delightful!”

“We very much enjoyed viewing the live Snowy Owl and hearing its call.”

“Great day yesterday!”

“Great presentation, very professional; thanks again”

“Newburyport Birders Rule!”

“Your programs are always unique!”

“Thank you again for a great day of birding and for sharing your knowledge.”

“Thank you so much for such a productive day in the field!”

“Newburyport Birders is a great service to local people!”

“I receive your wonderful newsletter each month. Very nice!”

“I appreciate your slow style and that we spend time with each bird sighted. Reviewing their field marks and discussing their natural history and looking at the field guide encourages me to learn more and retain more, thanks!”

“I love what Newburyport Birders is doing! Introducing people to birding is the most important thing we can do to protect the future of birds.”

“Jean and I greatly enjoyed your last birding program on Plum Island.”

“Sue, thank you so much for such a great tour!”

“Newburyport Birders conduct programs in beautiful settings...”

“Awesome!”

“Sue is a wonderful instructor!”

“Newburyport Birders are excellent.”

“We had a great time on this cruise! Thanks for running the program. I will definitely be signing up for the Sept cruise!”

“We enjoyed it very much. It definitely opened my eyes to the wonder of the Parker Refuge.”

“Newburyport Birders provides superb educational programs that blend outstanding expertise, professional delivery and friendly personal interaction. You simply couldn’t do a better job!”

“This was my third Newburyport Birders’ experience, and they have all been excellent.”

“Thank you for the superb experience. It was productive beyond expectation.”

“Thanks for a great morning!! We learned a lot and hope to attend future programs!”

“You’re great and filling a niche in our birding community!”

“Today’s program was great.”

“My husband and I with some friends attended the raptor presentation. It was great!”

“You did an excellent job! Many thanks for providing a great educational opportunity.”

“THANK YOU SO MUCH for the super view of those spectacular Bald Eagles.”

“Thanks for a great woodcock program!”

“We enjoyed your illustrated talk at Audubon Society of New Hampshire’s Seacoast Chapter Meeting.”

“Nice informative newsletter you have!”


May 5, 2008, Newburyport Birders