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Meet the eyes behind the binoculars ...
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Our Purpose for Birding

Mission Statement

Paradise Birding leads the highest quality birding programs to enhance birders' skills and knowledge and to reinforce their appreciation for birds and their habitats.
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Over a Decade of Experience

Our Background

Paradise Birding began in the South San Francisco Bay Area in 1992. Naturalist and founder Stephen Shunk wanted to share his infectious enthusiasm for birds with others.
With a background in environmental education and natural history, Steve merged his teaching and birding skills to help people learn more about birds, birding, and habitat conservation.
Since those earlier years, Steve has reached hundreds of birders of all ages and ability levels. Now, with his spouse and birding partner, Kris Falco, the two provide a leadership team that leaves students and tour participants with lifetimes of memories.
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A History of Commitment

Giving Back to the Birds

Paradise Birding proudly endorses a host of organizations in their research, education, and conservation efforts. A portion of our pre-tax profits supports groups such as: Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology; American Birding Association; San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory; Maine Audubon Society; Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society; Friends of Madera Canyon; Federation of Alberta Naturalists; Audubon Society of Central Arkansas; Oregon Field Ornithologists; and East Cascades Bird Conservancy.
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