Meet Joseph Tuttle
I have been birding since taking an Ornithology course in 2018- but only got pretty serious about it in 2021 when I was lucky to work with some extraordinary birders who showed me how much deeper the rabbit hole goes. I have been birding Colorado for about 4 years, largely in Southwest and Central CO. I live in Fairplay CO, in lovely South Park. My favorite birds are mountain finches, and just in general birds that thrive in gorgeous mountainous terrain.
I am hoping to lead trips in Park County, in general I like to take it fairly easy and wander around various sites looking for different bird species. I love to bird with birders of all skill levels. I am very into recording bird sounds, and love to talk about it with whoever will listen.
Meet David Suddjian
I've been birding for over 35 years, beginning in California, and in Colorado since 2013. I coordinated DFO's Big Year 2018, leading 81 field trips for DFO that year. I love eBirding, and counting birds.
I lead all kinds of trips from low key local outings near my Ken Caryl JeffCo home to intense far ranging trips reaching out to all corners of the state. Overnight trips go to classic Colorado birding locations, and sometimes we even camp! I like to explore areas, county birding, back roads, cemeteries and sewage lagoons, developing birding by ear skills, and helping birders to appreciate the patterns of migration, seasonal occurrence and habitat associations. I love the camaraderie of DFO field trips, the new friendships that grow, and the opportunities for birders to have FUN in the field!