点评:I had an outstanding experience birding in the Phoenix area with Tommy DeBardeleben. Well before my arrival, Tommy provided a clear itinerary outlining our route and key target species. He possesses an extraordinary depth of knowledge regarding Arizona’s avifauna—not only knowing precisely where to find target birds across diverse habitats, but working tirelessly to ensure his clients get solid, memorable views and, in my case, great photos.
Following a superb morning at the Gilbert Water Ranch (Riparian Preserve), he made a point to track down a Greater Roadrunner for me near the Higley and Ocotillo ponds. In total, we logged over 85 species across just a day and a half of mid-October birding.
Beyond his expertise in the field, Tommy is a thoughtful host. He kept the vehicle fully stocked with water and snacks, maintained safe and comfortable driving between stops, and was superb company throughout the trip. Our shared conversations made the time fly by. I highly recommend Tommy to anyone birding in Arizona.
翻译:在凤凰城地区,我与汤米·德巴德勒本一同进行了一次极为愉快的观鸟之旅。在我出发前,汤米就为我拟定了一份详细的行程计划,明确了我们的路线以及需要观察的重点鸟种。他对亚利桑那州的鸟类知识了如指掌——不仅能准确指出在各种生境中能找到目标鸟种的地点,还不辞辛劳地努力确保每位游客都能获得难忘的观鸟体验;就我而言,他还帮我拍到了许多精彩的照片。在吉尔伯特水域牧场(河岸保护区)度过一个美好的早晨后,他特意前往希格利池塘和奥科蒂洛池塘附近,帮我寻找大走鹫的踪迹。整个10月中旬的短短一天半时间里,我们总共记录到了85种鸟类。
除了扎实的专业知识外,汤米还是一位体贴入微的主人。他确保车内备足了水与零食,行车过程中也始终保持安全舒适的乘车环境;整个旅程中,他更是绝佳的旅伴。我们愉快的交谈让时间飞逝。我极力向所有在亚利桑那州观鸟的人推荐Tommy。