** News: Terry McEneaney Announces Retirement from the NPS and Yellowstone National Park (9/24/07) **
Read Terry's thoughts on retirement, "A Farewell to the NPS and The Road Not Taken."

Our intent is not to get big and lose quality, but rather keep the service on a small scale; the idea is to make it personal while having fun and developing friendships as we travel the globe. We, too, have traveled a great deal, but feel most companies and guides don't get it; quality and experience are key. The goal here is to make any trip with us a "trip of a lifetime."

The name "ravenidiot" is a Terry McEneaney concoction that reflects a light-hearted personal belief that we are only on this planet for a short period of time and had better make the best of it, enjoy ourselves, and not take life too seriously.

Take some time to review the diverse information provided in this site. We think you will agree, a guide is more than a good birder. A guide has to be a good traveler with the following attributes:

• good people skills and a sense of humor;
• hopefully, an expert with years (not seasons, months or days) of field experience in an area;
• good under pressure and unexpected circumstances;
• an entertainer;
• knowledgeable about the issues and lay of the land, respecting local attitudes, rules, ethics and customs;
• remain objective, base information on facts, tell truth through personal observations and experience.