Customer Testimonials

Norberto Bolzón

Naturalist Photographer - Falklands War Veteran. Bs.As. - Argentina.
" In this sense it has been a great experience, this trip through Paraguay, worthy of being repeated one day, taking into account that this country is a great destination for Birdwatchers".

TESTIMONY OF THE TRIP TO PARAGUAY from July 08 to 15, 2017.

With the Coordinator Horacio Matarazzo, a group of six Argentine friends, nature lovers, birdwatchers and photographers, we made a trip through the interior of Paraguay, fulfilling a route of more than 2,500 kilometers. We were received by the host and Local Guide Mr. Oscar Leandro Rodríguez Scelza and accompanied throughout the journey by Mr. Carlos Valiente, Producer and Conductor of the SNT AL NATURAL Program.

We have explored the Cerrado, a biogeographic region that is not in Argentina, of a unique and impressive beauty, as well as, the Mbaracayú Forest Nature Reserve, an area that preserves the largest Inner Atlantic Forest of Paraguay. Of the birds observed, which has this sector, species that are less frequent on the Argentine side, it is worth mentioning the Bell Bird - Procnias nudicollis - National Bird of Paraguay. From the long list of bird watching, important to us, has been the Blue Macaw - Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus - extinct in our country and the rare Cock-tailed Tyrant - Alectrurus tricolor.

A special emotion for me, was to observe for the first time and photograph the Picoagudo - Oxyruncus cristatus. In this sense it has been a great experience, this trip through Paraguay, worthy of being repeated one day, taking into account that this country is a great destination for Birdwatchers. Throughout the tour we have spent the night in Field Accommodations and Stays, adapted for tourist purposes. I must express the excellent friendly and warm attention of its staff, as well as taste the local gastronomic specialties.

I would like to thank Oscar Rodríguez, especially, for his tireless dedication in guiding and always showing us the best, as well as Carlos Valiente for documenting the experience of our tour. Thank you.

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Other Customer Testimonials

"Oscar was a superb bird spotter, very easy going, always ready to smile & a wealth of information".
"Oscar showed me a superb guide with a great ear, insane knowledge of where to find specific bird species, has good photography senses and is an enjoyable traveling companion. I’ve been birding in over 100 countries and I would rank my Paraguay trip with Oscar as one of my top adventures"
This is my second birding tour with Óscar and his passion for nature, birds and his country never ceases to amaze me. Without a doubt one of the best guides for her knowledge of the terrain, history, and flora and fauna.
"What was also very helpful was that you were able to gauge my style of birding and adapted your skills as a guide to my needs".
"He has all the logistics perfectly organized, fully equiped with great vehicle and birding gear and the knowledge that only an experienced local guide can provide".
"What I especially liked about Oscar was his judicious use of tape playback. He only used a tape when it was clear that we might not be able to see a particular species; this approach minimizes disturbance of species".
"We would recommend him without a second thought, the trip far exceeded our expectations of this little known country."
"It is my first time going birdwatching, Oscar's passion for the wild and knowledge of the birds inspire me. He shared so much information about the birds and their habitat. I highly recommend taking one of Oscar's tours".
"I also highlight the great deal of professionalism in logistics, timetables and knowledge of routes and roads, which greatly contributed to the success of the campaign. Thanks Oscar!".
"Oscar: Very much enjoyed birding with you!  You are incredibly knowledgeable about the birds, and other fauna and flora of Paraguay.  Your ability to hear and identify the birds with just a few notes is amazing and very much appreciated".
"Upon returning we knew that we were facing one of the best kept secrets in South America: "Paraguay!!!".
"His knowledge of bird identification, habitat, distribution in Paraguay and bird calls were extraordinary".
Oscar not only managed to find the three families I was looking for !!, but I was also able to photograph them and add 140 species of birds to my Paraguay list - in very adverse weather conditions. For all these reasons I believe that "There are no birds in Paraguay -- that Oscar cannot find".
"Oscar is an excellent guide, highly-skilled spotter and with a sharp ear for identifying bird calls. He took care to craft an itinerary to fit the type of birding experience. Oscar's passion for Paraguay's nature is infectious, and I hope to return".
"Oscar is a world-class bird guide. I have been on trips to dozens of countries, and Oscar ranks among the best in finding and identifying birds"
"Highlights for me were his knowledge of both, birds and the history of the area; and his obvious passion for nature. I would highly recommend this tour for bird enthusiasts".
"It was such a fantastic experience to go Birding with Oscar. In Asuncion, we saw a huge wealth and variety of birds!".
"Oscar was very knowledgeable about the natural history of Paraguay, demonstrating expertise in identifying the plants, reptiles, birds and mammals that we encountered and discussing aspects of their biology".
"Tres semanas formidables en unos parajes difíciles, pero de belleza especial. Nos salieron al paso, tortugas, boas, armadillos, zorros, osos meleros, ñandúes, monos, venados e infinidad de aves, así como un esquivo jaguar… Un privilegio ver tanta fauna amenazada"
"I thank Oscar Rodríguez, a guide who is passionate about his work, for gathering the love and knowledge of the birds, thus achieving a spectacular bird watching that this place offers (115 species in 5 hours) through Paraguay Birding & Nature".‍
I travel a lot (Paraguay has been the number 167 country) and Oscar’s guiding and thoughtfulness ranks at the top of my trips. And, he is a really nice guy! I am grateful.
"Bird watching was very nice in the Chaco. I saw a lot of interesting new ones, like the Strange-tailed Tyrant, the Giant Rail and the Greater Rhea".
"Oscar is a great guide and knows his subject thoroughly, I most definitely recommend this company for birding and wildlife excursions "
"A well-planned itinerary, amazing birds, beautiful landscapes, and the excellent guidance of Oscar, who is very friendly and knowledgeable about birds".
"His enthusiasm coupled with his vast knowledge is enfectious and we really felt that we were lucky to have had him as our guide"
"He has comprehensive knowledge of both the wildlife and ecology as well as a clear affection and enthusiasm for sharing it with visitors".
"The experience far exceeded my expectation. I value respectful animal watching and socially responsible travel. This brief trip to the Chaco felt gigantic for all its beauty, harshness, solitude, and wild elements of its nature"
"Oscar has organized class travel experiences for my students for years and each time has been special!".
"Oscar was nothing but an amazing tour guide... He's the real deal when it comes to bird-watching".
"The guide is an absolute master of the biology of the Chaco, understanding of wildlife routines was irreplaceable, as we did pre-dawn patrols, dusk hikes setting up over waterholes to wait into the night, drives at night, and even hikes in the heat of the day for the few species that love that time"
"55 lifers, incluyendo este caramelito de la fotografía!, Oscar Rodríguez es un súper pajarero, tiene un enorme conocimiento de la zona, de las interacciones y comportamiento de las aves y animales"
"The logistics of this trip were flawless. Oscar carefully planned an itinerary that would cover diverse ecoregions in a short period that helped to produce an impressive bird list"
"A beautiful cultural experience surrounded by nature, with an attentive guide who speaks perfect English".‍
"It is not easy to describe with how much love you explain to us every little tree and flower and whatever spot in this awesome landscape. You did not miss one bird alongside the road and wherever we walked it seems to us as also the birds knew you so well as much as you knew every one of them!".
"Oscar’s knowledge about wildlife (especially birds) was immense and his abilities made our photography trip a great success".
"Our trip had the objective of finding interactions of symbiosis between caterpillars of butterflies and ants, a project funded by the National Geographic Society. Surely our trip was successful thanks to the help of our guide Oscar Rodriguez".
"One of the most difficult skills to acquire in birding is learning the slight differences in bird sounds, and Andrew did learn much from you".
"I thought the variety of birdlife was exceptional and the guides were outstanding in their friendly attitude and level of expertise. They were very generous with their time and knowledge and everyone appreciated this".
"His personal research and knowledge of the areas gave us an insiders view. The photography opportunities were great, plenty of close views of the species that were hard to get".
"Oscar was a fantastic leader and guide and got us to the birds and on the birds without fail. He willingly shared his knowledge of his country and its flora and fauna. It was a complete experience".
"I was impressed by Oscar's experience and professionalism, Before I met Oscar, I didn't know much about birdwatching. In a few days, I discovered everything in the universe! Oscar knew how to transmit his passion to me".
"Initially we came to see mammals, however thanks to his passion and education we ended up falling in love with so much more different types of flora and fauna"
“I has a wonderful trip with Oscar in October 2019. We saw over 100 species of bird in a single afternoon. Oscar is friendly, extremely knowledgable, obliging and enthusiastic. I thoroughly recommend his tours".
"Oscar himself is an expert guide. His skill as an interpreter enhanced the groups’ understanding of local flora and fauna as well as land management practices on and around estancias".
"During our stay in Asunción, my wife and I booked several tours with Oscar. We got to know him as a very competent guide with an extraordinary knowledge of species. We will recommend his service to anyone interested in the fauna of Paraguay!”
"Oscar has a special skill in adapting the tour to the person. I am a birder, my sister is not, yet we were both equally happy with the experience".
A beautiful experience in a region not so widely disclosed in the tourist guides, but wonderful for what you can learn about nature, and acquire greater wisdom to preserve it
"I have known Oscar Rodriguez for a few years, I have already taken several tours with him and I immediately realized that he is a great guide and connoisseur of birds, wild animals and a born tracker".
"Our guide Oscar Rodriguez is not only an incredible ornithologist, but a conservationist as well, and has an uncanny ability to find target birds. He makes birding fun".