"I've never been to a birding festival before, but I think the bar has now been set pretty high for any future bird outings that I might go to. They really take care of you at the New River Festival. For one thing, having your meals provided for you is a huge convenience that I didn't appreciate until I came home and realized that I had to go back to fixing my own meals." - Heather

Trip Leaders & Speakers

The finest collection of trip leaders and guides providing world class instruction and with one of the best guide-to-guest ratios on the festival circuit! From near and afar, depending where you are, these terrific people add tremendous support and camaraderie to the Festival.
Take a leisurely scroll and to get to know them.

Local talent tossed into the mix enhances the flavor of cultural and natural history on each field trip.
Hosts/Local Guides - Rachel Davis, Geoff Heeter, Paul Shaw, Keith Richardson, Jodi French-Burr. See Who We Are 
Local Guides - Daniel Rubianto, Steven Wilson, Al & Mindy Waldron.
Local Volunteers - Ginny Elliot, Anna Fliger.

Their good humor, friendships, knowledge and love for birds and nature are sincere and appreciated.

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