James Smithers

James Smithers

James was raised in southwest Louisiana, where his love for nature began on childhood fishing trips with his father. Birds came later—when a brilliant male Painted Bunting appeared at his backyard feeder in his twenties, he was instantly hooked. Since then, nearly all of his travel has centered around exploring new parts of the country […]

Charles Holder

Charles Holder

Charles Holder is a wildlife guide based in Freeport, Texas, working the coastal marshes and birding hotspots along the Gulf Coast. Though recently relocated to the area, he brings a strong background in field guiding and wildlife interpretation developed through years of hands-on experience working with a wide range of species in both educational and […]