Having just moved to the Netherlands, a day with Pieter was a great way to learn about birding in the area. We covered a lot of ground by going to numerous locations and walking on foot to investigate further. Birds of prey were my focus for the day but we were also able to spend a lot of time looking and listening to tits, warblers, ducks and the rest - 87 species in total!
Plenty of tea, coffee and Dutch cheeses to nibble in between. This day will definitely spur my birding interest and I'm already looking for a telescope to buy for my next trips to locations recommended by Pieter.
Björn Hauksson, Reykjavík, Iceland / The Hague, Netherlands
Over the years I’ve traveled to Europe at
least ten times, always finding time to bird while there. But I never could find a Black Woodpecker. Then I went birding with
Pieter at “Birding Holland”. Black Woodpecker? No problem, he nailed it! Along with a couple of other long-time targets: Black Stork, Ferruginous Pochard, Red-breasted Goose, Little Bunting, Eagle Owl and White-tailed Eagle. He knows the Netherlands
intimately, and is a congenial companion for a day in the field. I recommend him highly.
Professor Philip Johnson (4000+ species and
counting) - Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Pieter van der Luit and I have birded together on a Polar cruise from northern Russia to Franz Josef Land and the North Pole. During my time with him, in the field and in discussions, I was able to appreciate that he is truly an expert ornithologist, who will be a great asset in helping visitors to Holland in finding and identifying the birds.
David Brewer - Ontario, Canada
Author of the book:Wrens, Dippers and Thrashers
Pieter is an affable, humorous and very knowledgable birdwatcher who took great
pride and pleasure in showing me the fantastic variety of birds to be found in
Holland.
Thousands of geese of several species, 10 species of duck, Long-eared Owl and superb views of the magnificent black woodpecker were amongst
the highlights.
Many years of watching birds in Holland mean that Pieter knows exactly where to look and his
expert fieldcraft means you have a great chance of seeing the birds you
want to see. I cannot recommend him highly enough and will certainly
be back in the summer.
Jim - London, England
Having birded with Pieter, we have first-hand experience of his excellent birding skills and entertaining personality. Pieter is an excellent spotter, makes sure everyone gets on the bird, and is a fun travel companion.
I thoroughly enjoyed our birding outing. We did well, and I really had a
great time learning about the Netherlands. You were very encouraging about my
birding and comfortable about describing what living in the Netherlands is like
in 2008. I learned a lot about food, politics and birding. A
wonderful first birding trip to Europe! A fun day!
The birding was a highlight of my trip in the Netherlands.
Jody - New Jersey, USA
We had a wonderful day of birding. We totally enjoyed the day, the
scenery and the typical Dutch meal. Hope to see you again someday.
Connie and Wendell Neeley - Somerset, Kentucky, USA
