Meet Gary Witt
I am a near-native Coloradoan living along the Front Range all but three years of my life. I have been keeping an active bird list since 2008. As a retired water resource engineer and hydrogeologist, my clients and projects were scattered throughout the Rocky Mountain west with particular focus in Colorado. I have regularly ventured into all four corners of the state which has allowed me to extend my state bird list over the 400 species plateau. This has exposed me to nearly all of the state's birding habitats.
My initial training as a leader occurred in 2022. I am retired and anticipate leading many trip in the upcoming years. I get excited about helping others develop their birding skills and discovering new bird species so likely will be looking to develop trips to various locations, of various lengths, and various days of the week. I look forward to meeting new people and making new birding friend along the way. My other interests include music (bass guitar, with a little guitar and keyboard thrown in) and photography. While I do photograph a lot of birds, I also enjoy other types of photography (architectural, night, abstract, and landscape). I hope you will like my friendly low-pressure approach to getting out and observing and enjoying the birds in our great Centennial State.
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!