References and Comments

Mar 31st 1997	Dava J. Moore	Hi Melody! Remember me?? Just read your bird diary of our 2 days out which is making me terribly homesick for Arizona and your area! It was so good to review some of the birds we saw, especially the Lazuli Bunting and the elf owl. What great fun our 2 days with you were! I have not had time yet to add our bird sightings to my life list, but when I do I will let you know how many (many more than Robin, of course!) I'm so enjoying the book you gave me. It IS full of information and will be used often! Thank you for that plus 2 very fun, rewarding days of birding!!! I had a GRAND time as I know the other gals did, too! I hope we can keep in touch over time as I want to hear how Mr. Patton (sp?) is and all his hummingbirds. Plus, don't forget, you're to find out what the purpose of all those dusty cars are!! Dava .
Jan 1997	Carl Volkmann	Hi Melody, Before too much time elapses, I want to thank you again for making my first professionally-guided birding trip such an enjoyable and rewarding one. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day and appreciated the contributions that Norm made as well. . On Saturday, on our way to Green Valley, we stopped at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum where I spotted a pair of Gila Woodpeckers (outside, not in the aviary). Later that day in Green Valley, I saw several Gambel's Quail eating at a ground feeder in a neighbor's yard. I definitely plan to come out to Arizona again, and I will contact you several months before we come. Thanks again for all you did to make my day! .
Dec 17 1996	Rick Boylan	Melody: Thank you for all of your assistance in setting up our hike. Norman was a great guide and we had a wonderful day of hiking. The views were so amazing -- I can't wait to get my film developed. On top of everything else, you even included that very good breakfast and lunch for us. Now that I've got a taste of how much fun it is hiking in Tucson, I can't wait to return for more! .
	Sandy Hise	Melody - Joe and I met you on your "day off" on Thursday, October 17 in the Proctor Road area of Madera Canyon. The hour or so spent birding with you was the highlight of our trip to Arizona! I learned so much from you about birding basics and birds in your area. Just love that little bridled titmouse! I will be in touch with you next time we head for Tucson - hopefully during hummingbird season. The feeders in our yard are buzzing with black cap & chestnut back chickadees, rose breasted nuthatch, house finch, juncos, spotted towhee, mourning doves, golden crowned sparrow, bush tit, etc. We have a couple of Anna's hummingbirds and red shafted flickers come in sometimes for black oil sunflower seeds and our suet feeder. Is business pretty slow for you this time of year? Would love to hear from you when you get time! We just got connected to e-mail tonight from our new home computer and this is my very first message! .
Aug. 6th, 1996	Jeff B. and friends	... spent these days exploring one of the most fascinating wildlife areas in Southern Arizona. The wildlife was everywhere. We saw "a Desert Bighorn Ram as big as a Volkswagen", deer posed for pictures, rattlesnakes, a gopher snake, and baby coatis. What a trip. Remember for a tour such as this, we supply all of the equipment, food, etc., you just go along for the fun. .
Aug. 6th, 1996	G. T. Tanaka	Russ, Dee and I want to thank you for the personal tour you gave us of Tucson and the environs...your expertise, enthusiasm, and energy were really outstanding and contagious... the tour was better than any of us had hoped for.... more. .
July 9th, 1996	Dianne Turausky	I loved the photos of the wilderness kids...especially because one of them is my handsome son! Nice work on the homepage! .
April 4th, 1996	Gary Passett	Still "high" from the great hike. Please send us several of your business cards so that I can hand some out around here. Aled, Thanks again.. .
April 4th, 1996	Lucy and Tony Fortnam	Thank you for sending my camera lens back and also for the great cactus book, it was really kind of you. Tony and I really enjoyed our guided walk with you, definitely one of our holidays highlights. .
Feb. 13th, 1996	Merri Dee Snider	Thanks for making our birdwatching day such a special treat! We wouldn't have had a clue where to find so many species. My sister was just thrilled and I enjoyed or outing as well. Your blueberry muffins were outstanding. The rangers at Saline Canyon were impressed that we saw the White Tailed Kite. We are spreading the word and hope to see you when my sister visits next time. .
Jan. 10th 1996	Adrienne Drell	Dear Melody, I just finished shovelling the snow off our driveway. It made me long for the clear skies and desert of Tucson. One of my great memories in this cold and snow is of the fabulous hike through Sagura East with you, Marty and our friends. Each person claimed it was the highlight of their New Years weekend. Thank you for making our lives special. .
Feb. 11th, 1994	Mary Lou Lowrie	Thank you again for the BEST day. It was so delightful to hike with someone so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and sharp-eyed! It is unfortunate that more people don't appreciate the "wild places". Oh well more room for those of us who do! .
	Susan	I still have visions of hummingbirds dancing in my head. Wow! What awesome birds! I wanted to say thanks again for a terrific week of birding! I had a wonderful time and am sure I'll remember it for many years to come! .
April 22nd, 1993	Joan Silling	Outdoor Adventures is a truly outstanding company. I have had the pleasure of using your service on two separate occasions; one for hiking in the canyons and the other for birding. Both experiences were absolutely superb and I can hardly wait until my next trip to Tucson! Knowledgeable and skilful guides focused toward client satisfaction were evident on both trips. During my recent 2.5 day birding outing, I was assisted in identifying 105 different species, a feat which I found absolutely incredible. I have enthusiastically recommended Outdoor Adventures to all of my friends who share my passions for birding and hiking. I know they will be as thrilled with you and your services as I have been.