Requests for information from visiting birders, whether by e-mail, telephone, or in person, have always been – and should be – free of charge. But when a guide personally accompanies and assists the birder(s) in the field, it is appropriate to charge a fee for the guide’s time: DULUTH and VICINITY My basic fee is $20/hour total, regardless of the number of persons guided: i.e., 2 persons = $10/person/hour, 4 persons = $5/person/hour, etc. The hours involved include the time spent birding or traveling. There is an additional charge for any personal expenses while birding or traveling: i.e., my meals, lodging (if away from Duluth overnight), or transportation (my vehicle is available @ 20¢/mile, gasoline included). OTHER STATES/PROVINCES Individuals or small groups can also be guided in other locations in the U.S./Canada, where I have previously led MBWeek trips or Victor Emanuel Nature Tours. These include: • Arizona • California • Colorado (grouse leks) • Florida (including Dry Tortugas) • Manitoba (including Churchill) • Michigan • Nebraska (Sandhill Cranes in March) • Nova Scotia-Newfoundland • North Dakota • Ontario (Point Pelee and vicinity) • Texas The fee is $240/day, including travel days to/from the destination, plus my expenses for meals, lodging, and travel (e.g., air fare). In addition, the participants share in all the trip expenses: vehicle rentals, gas, entry fees, food, lodging, etc. For additional information or to schedule a tour, contact: Kim Eckert 218 349 5953 eckertkr@gmail.com (MBW Guiding Services are covered by general liability insurance) mailto:eckertkr@gmail.comshapeimage_2_link_0