Testimonials
“As the director of Southern Delaware Tourism, I have spent more than a decade working with Dave. He brings superior core competencies to tourism projects and programs such as birding events, paddling events and nature and heritage tourism evaluations to name a few. Dave is not only professional and smart, but a lot of fun and really know the landscape of the Delmarva Peninsula. The products he produces and the timely manner in which he delivers them are testimony to that.”
-Scott Thomas, Director of Southern Delaware Tourism
“I’ve known Dave for a long time. As a former Salisbury City Councilman and Economic Development Director for Berlin, I can attest to his capacity to understand and navigate all levels of government. Delmarva knows Dave and Dave knows Delmarva.”
-Michael Day
“As the mayor of Berlin, I’ve known Dave for almost 20 years now. We’ve worked on a variety of projects together including helping Laurel, DE with its regional tourism efforts and hiring Conservation Community Consulting to create an interpretive plan for our new public park in Berlin. Yes, Dave does exceptional work, but his character is the real bonus. I look forward to many more years of friendship and great products from Dave.”
Gee Williams, Mayor of Berlin, Md
“Thank you SO much! Everyone had a great time, and I have forwarded your ebird list along to the group. Jeff raved about your class when I got back to the office, letting me know it was the best class ever! I really appreciate your time, enthusiasm, and expertise, thank you for sharing that with us.
– Jen I., Bayside Institute Coordinator, Selbyville, DE
“I’ve been working with Dave for about 20 years now. We did the Delmarva Birding Weekends together, biking trails, nature tourism videos, African American Heritage trail, kayak trails and god knows what else. When folks on the peninsula want something done in the nature and heritage tourism realm, they call Dave. I know Worcester County certainly does!”
-Lisa Challenger, Director, Worcester County Tourism
“We told you how much we enjoyed our birding trip today but we forgot to thank Dave before we left. Could you please let him know how much we enjoyed him and his enthusiasm for birding.”
-Donna
“Thank you for a great birding tour last week. We all had a great time! My Mom was thrilled with the trip and spoke about it all week. Thanks for making all the arrangements with the boat, etc. I’m so glad we chose to go out on the water; made for a very special day.”
-Karen
“Dave is a tried and true conservation professional. His knowledge base is deep and wide. He has a way of running campaigns and navigating the political realm in a manner that few have the capacity to emulate.”
-Chris Bason, Director, Center for the Inland Bays Program
“I loved the trip! The intimacy of the small group and boat was lovely. It has been so far the highlight of my vacation. What a thrill to get to the interior of Assateague backwater islands and experience the sounds and smell and feel. The amazing numbers of nesting flocking birds were astounding to me. Thank you both for sharing your knowledge and navigational skills to take us where we could never go without this sort of trip! It was a thrill for us.”
-Bonnie M.
“The trip was wonderful. You’re a great guide, able to identify and talk easily about the birds we encountered. Your easy-going and passionate temperament is perfect in a guide. I also liked Brad and his attention to our comfort.”
– Batya H.