Birdingpal website - alive or not? (2 Viewers)

[3Italianbirders]

But how would we start "recruiting" volunteers to be included in the various country lists?

 

[Hamhed]

I noticed this thread fairly late. As a Birding Pal member for over ten years, I hope to see this type of contact with other birders arranged here on Birdforum, maybe not so much to replace it but as an alternative.

The biggest problem I've encountered in the past is not with the Birding Pal site but with the lack of response from those listed on the Birding Pal site. That list is probably not updated as birders drop out. I hate to think the birders I've contacted are that rude not to take the time to say "I'm not available".

I would think the Birding Pal list was created over time. This website would have a head start with the contact with so many birders already. Is there a way to give notice to all members that this is in the works?

Many of us members have likely already met and exchanged guiding services. I met Niels Larsen, a forum moderator, through Birdforum and we have since hosted each other at our respective houses, in North Carolina and Dominica. That worked well, though I speak for myself. Niels and Lene may have a different view! Hopefully not...

Steve

 

[Maroon Jay]

Guides (paid or free) can be listed on Birdtripper.com

 

[annewilliams]

Hello,

The birdingpal website was working in May 2019. Now it is not working but they've taken the annual price from my card for using the website. Does anybody know is it a temporary unavaliability or not?

have you tried reaching out to them? try sending them an email [email protected]

 

[ivverde]

We could certainly do that :t:

cheers,
Andy

If needed, I volunteer to help, collecting names etc. I think that profiles should include: languages spoken, daily availability (every day, afternoons, weekends only etc), brief info about the area with key species, and also, something which wasn't included in the BP profiles and which I think is very important: if one is willing to meet for a birding "session" (for FREE!!!) or just to provide site information in writing.

It remains to be seen what is the best way to organise such a "service": a dedicated forum or, as I suggested above a "sticky" in each country's forum. A separate list for professional guides, tried and tested by BF members could also be an idea. But of course it's uf the BF staff to decide what's the best way forwIsard.

Is there any news about this development? Sorry the late answer/question, but I just arrived here by searching about BP alternatives!

 

[Jose Ramon]

Guides can be also found in Orniverse: Birding Sites and Guides worldwide

We talked some time ago to have a section in Birdforum to list guides and provided information about them.

For those of us who want to go on budget tours, avoiding companies, tour leaders, comissions, luxury hotels,… it is interesting to have the direct contact of local guides.

 

[ivverde]

Guides can be also found in Orniverse: Birding Sites and Guides worldwide

We talk some time ago to have a section in Birdforum to list guides and provided information about them.

For those of us who want to go on budget tours, avoiding companies, tour leaders, comissions, luxury hotels,… it is interesting to have the direct contact of local guides.

Thank you for pointing out Oniverse. I didn't know about it yet!