Chile: Key Bird Guide
Nicole Arcaya, Carolina Yañez, George Swan
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Nicole Arcaya
Nicole grew up in the Valparaíso region, surrounded by Sclerophyllous forest, which inspired her to study Engineering in Renewable Natural Resources at the University of Chile. She is a board member of the NGO Red de Observadores de Aves y Vida Silvestre de Chile (ROC) and serves as an eBird reviewer for Chile. Nicole has experience developing Environmental Surveillance Plans, Compliance Plans, Monitoring Programs, and Voluntary Environmental Commitments. She is based in Puerto Varas and leads birding tours throughout Chile. In her free time, Nicole enjoys birding, being in nature, playing board games, drinking mate, and cooking.
Carolina Yañez
Carolina is a marine biologist by training and an environmental communicator by passion. She directs the Environmental Education Department at Lontra NGO and participates in the international committee of the South American Bird Fair and its Education Symposium. Carolina hosts the children’s TV series Pajareando Aprendo and is dedicated to sharing the flora and fauna of Chile through both tourism and education. Recognized as a Young Leader 2021 by Fundación Piensa, she lives in Viña del Mar. Carolina is known for her energy, contagious laughter, and belief that ecosystem conservation is deeply linked to environmental education.
George Swan
George is a conservation scientist and wildlife guide originally from the United Kingdom. He has lived in Chile for 10 years and currently resides in Valdivia with his family. George is completing his PhD on pinniped depredation and has extensive experience leading wildlife expeditions throughout the Southern Cone of South America, including specialized expeditions to Antarctica. He also collaborates with the NGO Red de Observadores de Aves y Vida Silvestre.