Robert Gallardo

From an early age Robert was a nature lover who collected butterflies in the western U.S. and beyond. He attended Humboldt State University in California, graduating with a degree in Natural Resources Planning and Interpretation in 1992. Right after school he joined as Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras in 1993 and served for 3 years, working with Sierra de Agalta N.P. and in La Mosquitia where he helped a community open the country’s first butterfly farm. All the while he was learning about the fabulous Neotropical ecosystems and its flora and fauna.

Robert has led guided natural history tours since the year 2000 and has seen nearly 90% of the species of birds in Honduras, including adding some 15 species to the list. He has extensive knowledge in the country’s butterflies and native orchids. He contributes to North American Birds and is in the process of writing articles for Neotropical Ornithology. Long term goals are to do a CD to the common orchids of Honduras, a CD to the bird calls and a bilingual butterfly field guide.

Testimonials:

“Robert is knowledgeable, knows Honduras, is great at finding birds, and we’d be happy to travel with him again.” D.A.&C.P. 2011

“Both guides (with Hector) were extremely knowledgeable and well-prepared. I appreciated the opportunity to do some more physically challenging activities though members of the group weren’t interested in them.” M.M. 2011

“Both guides (with Hector) are brilliant spotters and can identify by sound as well. They made sure all got to see every bird.” L.G. 2011

“Robert is Mr Birder for Honduras – created birding there and is extremely familiar with its birds and habitats.” D.F. 2011