About: Rafael Galvez
Binocular: Leica 8x32 Ultravid HD
Spotting Scope: Leica APO-Televid 65 (angled)
- Website
- http://galvezbirds.com
- Rafael is the director of the Florida Keys Hawkwatch – the southernmost raptor migration monitoring project in the continental U.S. The site is renowned for documenting the highest number of migratory Peregrine Falcons on Earth. During the fall, he can be found counting songbirds every morning from coastal habitats in the Middle Keys, and raptors into the afternoon. The rest of the year, he is guiding bird tours (VENT), teaching workshops or attending bird festivals as a representative of the Leica Sport Optics Pro Staff. Rafael is also a board member of Tropical Audubon Society, and on the Florida Ornithological Society’s Records Committee. Rafa’s artwork has been featured in a number of publications. He illustrated and co-authored (with L. Gavashelishvili and Z. Javakhishvili) a field guide to Raptors and Owls of Georgia (Buneba Print, 2004) while collaborating with the BirdLife International affiliate in the Republic of Georgia for several years. During this period, he contributed to a number of publications as illustrator, graphic designer and editor. Independently, he has also participated as recordist and director for a series of productions and releases on the traditional chants of the Caucasus region. Rafael’s exquisite designs, layout and branding work have played a role in the creation of art books, magazines, records and product labels.
Posts by Rafael
- Leica Boosts the Highest Peregrine Count 26 Oct 2014
- Leica Birding Team: Tiffany Kersten 13 Apr 2014
- Highlights of Travis in the Florida Keys 20 Oct 2013
- The Biggest Week at the Warbler Capital 17 May 2013
In 2013 you followed the trials and tribulations of a pair of Leica Trinovid 8x42 binoculars passed from hand to hand across the Americas on a “big year” quest to see as many bird species as possible!
In 2014 we have a sleek 7x42 Ultravid HD binocular traveling the globe and soaking in many spectacular sights! Follow along with us vicariously here.
