Originally from Suffolk, England, Simon has lived in North Carolina for over 10 years. He has lived in Lebanon, Kenya, Yemen, and Ghana, where his interest in birds and natural history began. In addition to traveling extensively in the United States, Simon spent six months in China studying the crane and bird of prey migration as a member of the British "China Crane Watch" expedition. As director and originator of Ventures Nature Travel program in Tryon, North Carolina, Simon has led many birding trips all over the world.

Ventures Bird Tours gives you the opportunity to take advantage of a wide range of popular day and weekend trip throughout the Carolinas and discover a unique blend of birds, butterflies and wildflowers.

The trips are led by Simon as well as other experts. Day trips are priced reasonably and you are bound to have an amazing experience!

Because of his connections world wide Simon also offers birding tours outside the local area.  You can enjoy watching warblers in the Carolinas, take a boat up the River Gambia, West Africa or enjoy watching seabirds on a pelagic trip off California. From the Danube Delta in Romania to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Simon has a trip that is sure to amaze you!

For more info see the Ventures website:
www.birdventures.com