Private Birding Tours

I’m Amanda Preece, Your Birder Friend! I live in Monterey, California, one of the birdiest and most beautiful places on earth. Whether you are an avid birder with hundreds of species on your life list or a new birder who just needs to get their binoculars sorted out, I can help make your central coast birding excursion a success!

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About Amanda

Guiding Philosophy

My mission is to get as many people excited about birds and nature as possible. With a background in bird biology and conservation, plus experience in habitat restoration and natural history interpretation, I provide fun and educational programs and tours for folks of all birding levels.

Make your yard a bird haven!

Nest box siting

Nest boxes, also called bird houses, can make your yard more appealing to certain species of birds.

Plant recommendations

With a strong background in monitoring and growing California native plants, I can help make your yard prime bird habitat.

Useful tips and tricks

By providing features the local birds love, you’ll get more diversity of birds in your yard!

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What new bird-friends say

"When I think of Amanda think of one word: enthusiasm!"

— Bernadette

"Amanda has so much knowledge about the local birds and their habitats. She is also super friendly."

— Kevin