Fraser Bell

Our guide, Fraser, was so knowledgeable and personable on our Jamaica tour; we’d like to go with him again. He gave recommendations to help chose the best guidebook for me. He made sure to get everyone on each bird, using the laser pointer when needed. We got every island endemic! In addition to the endemics, I added many more birds to my Life List. We celebrated when I reached 1,000 birds! Fraser also spotted two rarities that were not target birds, but he knew they were rarely found on Jamaica – further demonstrating his expertise. Furthermore, Fraser shared daily eBird lists with me, which was very helpful. He said that’s the standard for Birding Ecotours.

We also liked our local driver. He was a very careful driver is also the 2nd top eBirder in Jamaica. He knew the bird calls and often located the target birds for us.

The trip was very well organized, and the accommodations were just what we needed. The food was top quality, and when Fraser and Lyndon found out we enjoyed Jamaican cuisine, they went out of their way to let us try local specialties. We wouldn’t hesitate to go with Birding Ecotours again.

We had a wonderful time in Sri Lanka. A beautiful, clean and hygienic country with some of the friendliest people on the planet. Great vistas at every turn and fabulous wildlife. With a focus on the endemics of the country this tour provided us with the opportunities to see them all. Can highly recommend. Fraser was a huge asset on our tour. Attentive to everyone's needs with a great skill set, he ensured the tour was as successful as it was. Would recommend Fraser to anyone considering joining a tour he leads.

This was a very enjoyable trip, and Fraser was one of my favorite guides ever! Not only is Fraser an excellent birder but he has the perfect personality to lead groups. He is personable, witty, considerate and handled the logistics with a deft hand. He’s a star! We had a very cohesive group of excellent birders and guides. We swept all of the endemics and were able to put together a pretty substantial list. I would highly recommend this trip.

We really enjoyed this tour, and it is one of our favorite tours to date. Fraser Bell was an excellent guide as was the local guide Lester on Trinidad. Both Asa Wright center locations on Trinidad were perfect for us, and we give it 5 stars out of 5. The accommodations, food, and guiding staff were top notch. We highly recommend this place for your future tour guests.

Fraser Bell is extremely personable and goes the extra mile to make sure each person gets a look at each bird, and not just a look but a really good look, even if we have to try multiple times. He was always available both early and late for any issues and always willing to look for nocturnal and early morning activity. I would welcome the opportunity to travel with him again.