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Patty Ford

Specialty Group Travel Consultant

Worked at Holbrook Travel since: 2025

Favorite quote:

-“The presence of a single bird can change everything for one who appreciates them.” ~ Julie Zickefoose

Email: patty@holbrooktravel.com

Phone: 800-451-7111 x381

Patty Ford holds degrees in Fine Arts and Psychology from Alfred University, and has over 12 years of experience in marketing and sales. As President of the Manatee Audubon, she is dedicated to conservation and community engagement. Inspired by her husband, Tony, she continues to grow as a birder. A Belize birding excursion sparked their passion for avian tourism, leading them to explore amazing destinations like Costa Rica, Ecuador, Trinidad & Tobago, Portugal and beyond. Patty’s love for birds, travel and storytelling fuels her work with Holbrook Travel.

The Holbrook Explorer

eBird Trip Reports: South Africa

Want to know which species other Holbrook travelers have seen on their birding trips to South Africa? Check out these eBird trip reports shared by past groups to see their checklists and get an idea of what you might encounter on your own birding expedition.