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We recently found ourselves on a last-minute trip to Brazil. We were able to secure Carlos to show us the birds of the Atlantic forest for two days. Even though it was a short trip, Carlos made more of those two days than we ever thought possible. One of us is a novice, and the other a little bit more experienced. Carlos made it an extraordinary experience for both of us. We were amazed by his ability with birdsongs, and impressed how tireless he was under very rainy conditions. He was generous in addressing all of our needs. Even while stopping for meals, Carlos would suddenly leap from the table when he heard a bird to make sure we wouldn't miss it. His abilities are extraordinary and he's absolutely a joy to be with.
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I spent an excellent weekend at Campos do Jordao together with Carlos. Thanks to his outstanding ability to pick up bird sounds, we were able to see virtually all my target birds. His knowledge about which habitat to look for each key species greatly enhanced our result. In addition he is a very nice person, and can be highly recommended. Especially memorable was the evening when we enjoyed a male Long-trained Nightjar displaying only a few meters from us!
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I would like to recommend and give a 5 star rating to my new friend and birding guide extraordinaire Carlos Henrique. As a US based Airline Captain I sometimes get very little advance notice of my future schedule. This was the case when I learned I would be laying over in Campinas, Brazil for 5 days during the New Years holiday (2010). I contacted Carlos on 11/30/09 and informed him of my desire to go birding during that time. By coincidence, Carlos had already made plans with his wife Viviane, and two other couples to go birding in Intervales SP, and had already booked rooms in a Lodge at Intervales. I found Carlos to be very patient, and extremely knowledgeable. He knew all of the birds by call and by their English names. During our 2 full days and 2 half days of birding, we identified 135 different species of birds. This experience more than exceeded my expectations. Carlos has a gentle spirit, and a great desire to cater to your every need. I came away from this experience with six new very dear friend, and many special memories. Thank you Carlos for your gentle spirit, love of birding, and caring personality.
Your Friend,
This Way - Birding Guide |
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On our birding trip to Brazil Carlos Henrique guided us in Itatiaia National Park. Carlos was very knowledgeable about the bird species of the area and where to find them. He used playback to entice the birds into view, provided a checklist of the area, and emailed us after the trip with additional information. Carlos was able to show us many birds of the Atlantic Forest. He has a comfortable vehicle for mountain roads. Although we do not speak Portuguese, we were able to converse in English. We recommend his services as a birding guide.
Gary and Chris Bard - USA Boute Expeditions |
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A business trip to Sao Paulo and Campinas would allow me one free day to spend some time watching birds. I was very fortunate to find Carlos Henrique who lives in Campinas and proved to be a highly skilled guide knowing the calls of a vast range of Brazilian birds. For someone like myself who had not travelled to South America before, this was just what I needed to ensure that I could optimise my day's birding. Carlos took me to the wonderful Bacury, two hours drive from Campinas. We arrived for breakfast around 6am before venturing into the virgin forest where many birds were singing and calling. After lunch the area provided a diverse range of habitats including open fields, gardens and a large river that provided species of herons and waterfowl. A day out that I would happily recommend to any birder travelling to the region. Carlos was a good host and possesses sharp eyes and ears to provide a very enjoyable day.
Robin Edwards - UK
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