Birding Bob

Birding with Bob is perfect if you’re stopping over as a tourist or if you’re a New Yorker like myself. Great for all levels of birders, you’ll see many of the usual suspects but at different times of the year you’ll find a vast variety of species. Bob and Deborah are not only a very knowledgeable duo but also bring with them a sense of humor making this such a great authentic NYC experience. I’ve been on probably 20+ Bob walks and it’s always a great time.

My wife and I very much enjoyed our birding tour with Bob in Central Park. He is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic, not to mention a great storyteller. It was also helpful that a number of the others on the tour were keen birders themselves, helpful with questions and spotting the birds.

I have been on a number of walks with Birding Bob. The walks are fun and engaging. It is a wonderful way to see some of the most beautiful parts of Central Park and we always find an amazing array of birds. Bob is an expert on birds and generously shares his knowledge. On this past Sunday’s walk, the participants ranged from about 3 years old to very senior citizens. Everyone, from the youngest to the oldest, had a lovely time.

We're from the Boston area but birding Central Park in May has been on my bucket list for some time. My wife and I joined Bob and guests on 05/23/22. We're pretty traditional birders so I was a little skeptical of Bob's methods, but decided to keep an open mind and I'm glad I did. Yes, his loud recordings can be a little annoying at times and they do seem to bring the birds in, but I didn't see any birds exhibit anything other than mild curiosity. I doubt a few minutes of bird calls did any lasting harm. The crowd was fairly large - maybe 24 people - but everyone was friendly and interesting. In addition to birding, Bob offers a wide range of natural, historical and cultural information and his genuine enthusiasm is a blast. I rate this a quintessential New York experience that - for 10 bucks - can't be beat. Oh, and a couple of life birds was icing on the bagel.

We had a late flight and missed the opportunity to do the Sunday bird walk, so I contacted Bob about availability during the week. On Tuesday at 8 am, we met on the west side of Central Park and began a wonderful stroll through the park. We saw various species, including two different types of owls. We fed quite a few tufted titmouse and chickadees. And learned a few things about the park itself and the buildings nearby. It was quite the experience, and highly recommend it as a quintessential New York adventure!

I took a private tour with The Bob. Three hours incredibly well spent. He magically summoned so many beautiful species of bird that I lost count. Highlight was definitely the palm and Tennessee warblers. Highly recommend!

Another great walk with Birding Bob. The absolute best way to see birds and spend a few fun hours in Central Park. Always a great group of serious birders and photographers and Bob knows all the best spots to find lifers.

Had a great experience birding in Central Park last month with Bob. If you are a birder visiting NYC, it’s a great way to start your day! Brown Creeper, Mockingbird, Hermit Thrush, Yellow Rumped Warblers, Tufted Titmouse and Yellow Bellied Sapsucker are just some of the birds we saw! Highly recommend!