TESTAMONIES - SECOND YUCATAN BIRD FESTIVAL 2003

TESTAMONIES – SECOND YUCATÁN BIRD FESTIVAL – 2003

David Dortch, Alabama
I cannot tell you how much fun we had birding during the bird-a-thon with
David. We are already making plans to return to the Yucatan...and are hoping to return for the festival next year as well.

Dr. Antonio Hidalgo, Monterrey, N.L.
I can say without a doubt that the Yucatan Bird Festival is the best international bird festival in all of México! It represents a living example of how well things turn out when biologists, ecologists, conservationists, birders and government unite for the purpose of creating a conciousness and promoting conservation of our rich, Mexican birdlife at a national and international level.

Dr. Eduardo Santana, Guadalajara, Jalisco
We just wanted to thank you for your hospitality and let you
know that we return to Jalisco fascinated and in-love with Yucatan after
this first trip. I learned a lot and will try to imitate your activities
here in Western Mexico.

Fulvio Eccardi, México City
I wish to thank you for all the attentions we received on our visit to Yucatan. We were delighted with the opportunity to revisit Celestún! And how wonderful the photographic exhibit was mounted! Congratulations for all your work!

Cristina Lasch, The Nature Conservancy – Mérida, Yucatan
We very much enjoyed the event. Our guides, Alex and Ramiro, were fabulos and always found the way to incorporate us, making us feel we were really part of the team. We had a marvelous time and congratulate everyone for this wonderful effort.

Joann Andrews, Mérida, Yucatan
Congratulations for the magnificent organization. I went to the airport on Sunday morning …most of the participants were on the flight. Their enthusiasm for the Festival was notable and several are already making plans to return for the Third.

David Andrews, Houston, Texas
Just want to congratulate everyone on the amazing job of organizing the photographic exhibit and the marathon... I am really excited to see all of the enthusiasm of everyone…down to the guides - seeing this event grow every year. Great fun!

Juan Chable Santos, UADY, Mérida, Yucatan
The workshops were excellent and the students learned the maximum posible. The rain on the last day was no impedimente to the enthusiasm of the instructors, who completed the field tasks down to every detail. It was a real pleasure to work with Fernando and Eduardo.

Sylvia Fullerton, Novia Scotia, Canada
The Festival was a tremendous success…well done, indeed! Warmest wishes and thanks to you and your team for a wonderful experience.

Bill Maynard
I can't stop talking about the great time that I had. I think that your festival
represents everything that ABA stands for. The Festival was superb…and I hope that I will be bringing a large group of ABA members back to the Yucatan in 2004.

Chris Brown
Thank you for a very enjoyable experience. The good people and memorable
times I had last week were so good for my soul… It is wonderful that so many Mexicans are interested in preserving the Yucatan and its bird life. I wish you all the best and look forward to another xoc ch'ich' next
year.

Troy Murphy
I have to tell you just how thoroughly impressed I was by the ENTIRE festival…it was such a well-coordinated event….Congratulations! I made good friends, saw incredible birds, and had a delightful time. I look forward to returning for the 2004 festival!

Sonja Macys, Executive Director, Arizona Audubon Society
Thanks so much for organizing the Yucatan Birding Festival! We had a wonderful time and are already looking forward to next year!

Joy Hester, Executive Director, Houston Audubon Society
"Houston Audubon Society is proud to be a part of the Yucatan Bird Festival! The wonderful potential that this event has to further bird conservation in Mexico makes it an exciting event that should be supported by all who love Mexico and its fabulous birds. Houston Audubon plans to be a consistent supporter of this precedent-setting festival."