We have added a page linked from our homepage with a brief discussion of the novel coronavirus and its impact on Red Hill Birding and our tours. The statement is also copied here:
Like all of the travel industry, the spread of COVID-19 around the globe has been a central focus for us at Red Hill Birding in recent weeks. We are carefully monitoring the rapidly evolving situation, especially as it pertains to our tours. We have already postponed our March Costa Rica tour—luckily we have been able to rearrange it for December.
The safety of our participants, guides, and collaborators is paramount at this time. We have scheduled trips coming up to Texas, around Illinois, and to Colombia. We are considering each trip on a case-by-case basis and have been in touch with the participants. If you have concerns or questions, you can reach us through our Contact Us page or at the email address on the bottom of this page.
As a small company, I feel fortunate that both Nicholas and I already work from home, so in that way there will be little disruption of our normal routine. Additionally, this spring and early summer season is not a super-busy time for us this year in terms of tours. My heart goes out to our vendors around the world, especially those for whom this time of year is their peak season.
Please stay safe, healthy, and think about all those birds you will see when we get through this.
Hang in there and we will get through this.
