Guiding: client comments
 | "Just a wonderful days' birding. Really great to meet someone who has birded the East Bank at Cley." Stuart, USA - 13/12/11 |
 | "Thanks to Matt at the Birdfair UK we really enjoyed Stewart Island at last. Matt's knowledge and personality has made our tour of Ulva Island a real joy and a pelagic trip to remember." Martin & Adele, England - 06/12/11 |
| | "We've seen great birds all over the world at sewage ponds and rubbish dumps, now we've seen South Island Saddleback at a long-drop toilet thanks to Matt's terrific ability to sniff out a skulker!" Jim & Susan, USA - 03/12/11 |
 | "A lovely island, great weather and a fine guide, how much better can it be? Thanks Matt - jealous about your job, we will think about it when we are in our office." Iris & Chris, Holland - 16/11/11 |
 | "Fabulous trip on Ulva tracks, wonderful interpretation of forest and birds from Matt." Mick & Deirdre, Tasmania - 21/02/11 |
 | "On my birthday I've seen many interesting flowers, plants, trees and birds. The best birthday present was to see a kiwi!" Dietmer & Nicole, Germany - 27/01/11 |
 | "Thanks to Matt for a fantastic experience on both the pelagic and Ulva Island trip. Matt's effort, support and patience were massively appreciated. Will remember the Rifleman and Saddleback experience forever." John & Julie, Wales - 10/01/11 |
| | "Jones understands Ulva Island like a doctor knows the bones in a human skeleton. He can recognise the call of every bird and knows where to look to find the rarest of plants." Sarah Nicholson, Australia - 09/01/11 Read Sarah's article "Walking with fine company" on news.com.au |
 | "What a great trip with such a talented and informative guide. It is not often that my 'twitcher' wife is reduced to silence but this was one such occasion!" Tim & Heather, UK - 9/12/10 |
 | "Wonderful walk with our very skilled guide Matt. A lot of birds, very lovely forest. Thanks for a lovely morning." Nelly & Jean-Pierre, France - 8/12/10 |
 | "A wonderful day in every respect made extra special by an outstanding guide. Many thanks Matt." Ros & Allen, Scotland - 7/11/10 |
| | "Wow Wow Wow!! What a fabulous island made even more special by Matt. All we could have wished, need I say more." Alison & David, UK - 29/10/10 |
| | "We can't thank you enough for such a fabulous trip - we will always remember your enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge, not to mention your skills at finding the birds. The most impressive four hours of my life." Connie & Bruce, USA - 23/03/10 |
 | "Wonderful experience, great guide, saw some amazing birds. Especially the kiwi, thanks so much." Lola, New Zealand - 21/02/10 |
| | "Ulva is heaven. Enjoyed the walk very much and I'm extremely grateful to you Matt for showing me around so fantastically." Meindert, Holland - 24/01/10 |
 | "This was our best guided trip we've ever had, thanks." Sarja & Benny, Sweden - 01/01/10 |
| | "Travelling with Matt on Ulva Island was a revelation. The knowledge and companionship was enjoyed immensely." Jenny, New Zealand - 23/12/09 |
| | "Matt's an excellent guide with a genuine dedication to Ulva and New Zealand wildlife and fauna. We as New Zealanders are very lucky to have such a passionate person here in NZ." Alan, New Zealand - 19/11/09 |
| | "Superb memories, thank you for my Saddleback. Happy! A pleasure to spend time with a birder." Sandy, USA - 03/03/09 |
| | "All the superlatives, even a KIWI. We had a fantastic tour with Matt, he is a very informed and gifted communicator. Highly recommended." Wyn & John, England - 20/02/08 |
| | "Awesome, extremely interesting tour. You'll be heard of in glowing terms by the rainforest guides of North Queensland. Thanks very much." Paul & Pat, Australia - 18/02/08 |
| | "Marvellous morning, thanks. Well done for finding so many Rifleman. The Morepork was a great bonus, as were the Yellow-crowned and Yellowhead. Your bush-craft was great, especially with the Rifleman which was calling beyond my hearing capacity, so it appeared you summoned them by magic!" Ian, England - 31/01/08 |
| | "A fantastic trip. We never imagined we would get such superb views of so many birds - all down to Matt. Thanks a million Matt." Jim & Joan, England - 28/11/07 |
| | "Birded Ulva Island with Matt. Rainy day but Matt worked his heart out for us, we saw 15 species, 9 of them life birds for us. Bird of the day was definitely the Rifleman, it really helps that Matt not only knows his birds but also their calls very well. Very patient guide, great people skills and superb at getting his clients onto the bird." Bill & Nancy, USA - 22/11/07 |
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