JIJO MATHEW

Jijo Mathew is experienced in guiding birders all over South India, notably  Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary (Forest Species), Kol lands near Trissur (Ramsar site), Kumarakom (Large backwater lagoon), Eravikulam National Park (Shola and grassland species), Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (Dry forest species), Ooty ( endemics) and Koonthankulam (Heronry).

Jijo has eight years of birding experience with very good communication skills in English. He is also well versed in Hindi and Malayalam. Jijo has been involved in Bio-diversity assessment projects carried out by the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore for the last four years and has also worked as  a Nature Education Officer at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. He is also a member of OBC and contributes his observations on birds to OBC and BNHS etc.

Jijo is also a keen bird photographer, being the first to photograph the Nilgiri Thrush which has been published in the OBC Bulletin and also the first to record the breeding habits of Slaty Legged Crake from Kerala. He is happy to accompany birders and wildlife lovers from all over the World. he is interested in Natural History, Wildlife, Trekking, Travelling and Photography.

“…The main reason I am writing is to praise Jijo.  Both Gillan and I found him to be not only a wonderful bird guide but also an absolutely delightful human being.  His sense of humour, his love of language, and his wide-ranging interests all contributed to making our week with him one of the most delightful birding (and travel) experiences of our lives.  The birding was very successful.  Jijo's skill at locating birds is breathtaking, and he takes such delight in finding the birds for his clients…” Martin Bowman, Ontario, Canada - Jan 2008

Glimpses of birding Tours with Jijo