It began in 1991 when I placed a classified ad in Winging It to find partners to share cost of a vehicle rental to visit Belize and Tikal. Mike Flieg and others responded enthusiastically, paving the way for a “rolling anarchy” of loosely-knit birders who have since dispatched expeditions to over two dozen international destinations. Wherever possible we try to keep costs down by sharing expenses for transportation and lodging. We will use local ground agents and guides where appropriate, but our groups are informal and participants do not receive (and should not expect) the care and attention they would get with a “full service” tour organization. If you can’t afford to pay what some of the international tours are charging, and are willing to forego the luxuries, check us out. We recognize the amount of work and effort required to make an international tour operate smoothly, and our organizers expect participants to help with  expenses involved in setting up a trip.

And... if you are having difficulty reaching Mike, Guy or myself by e-mail please remember we may be off somewhere watching birds!  Why weren't you?

ORNIFOLKS trips focus on target species- generally hard-to find, endemic or threatened- and itineraries are often tight with little time for relaxation. Please do not invite a non-birding spouse.