The Himalayan Buddhist country of Bhutan calls itself the Happiest Place in the World, and indeed, it is a delight for birders. With over 60% of its land forested, from Alpine scrub to Tropical broadleaf habitats, there are many birds to be seen. Bob joined a spring 2024 tour and will discuss many interesting families of birds seen as the group traveled east from the airport at Paro, and then returned along the Indian border in the south. The talk is illustrated with many striking bird images, as well as some illustrations to give a feeling of a lovely country.

Bob trained as a chemist and worked in the energy field for 33 years. He’s taught birding classes in the Bay Area for over 30 years and served as the chair of Golden Gate Audubon’s Adult Education Committee. Recently he’s been giving classes and talks via Zoom. Bob was honored with American Birding Association’s Chandler Robbins Award for Education and Conservation in 2016, and Golden Gate Bird Alliance’s Paul Covel Education Award in 2010 and 2017. He loves to travel and photograph birds and has chased birds in over 60 countries. His life list is over 5400 species.