“I'm glad to hear that you have a web site! The info provided and your links to relevant California birding sites will be useful for interested birders, no doubt. I wish you well in your bird-guiding ventures! Your combined sense of fun and adventure in birding coupled with intrepid bird-finding skills will produce memorable forays a field for those seeking California's target birds with you. Our times in the field together--among them your Baikal Teal and the dash together to the Salton Sea for the incredible Ross's Gull--were unforgettable good times. I look forward to more.”
– Brad Schram, ABA/Lane Guide
"A Birder’s Guide to Southern California"
“Wes Fritz is an extremely competent birder in the Santa Barbara region… I would highly recommend Wes Fritz as a knowledgeable companion on any birding outing…”
– Joan Easton Lentz, author of three books on birding, including "Introduction to Birds of the Southern California Coast"
“You have been referred to me as a birder of note in your area and a person to go to for a field trip leader in the Santa Maria region. I was hoping that you would consent to lead one or two field trips for the WFO meeting…”
– Catherine Waters, Vice-President,WFO
“…The only name that comes to mind as a possible guide for this area is Wes Fritz, a local birder extraordinaire…”
– Jamie Chavez, illustrator, A Birder’s Guide to Southern California, and Moderator for Santa Barbara County Birding Website
“How can I ever thank you enough for all that you did to ensure the success of the ABA's Regional Conference in Ventura? You were like a knight in shining armor who rescued us when everything was falling apart, and continued to be a great advisor, organizer, and leader. Thank you for helping me scout, giving me information on the shuttle, and the good humor when things got a bit tense. I can't believe you overcame the fires and still managed to keep your cool and be the biggest asset the event had. I was also very impressed by the depth of knowledge you have regarding the history of the region. Thank you for recruiting all of the wonderful leaders, directing them, fine tuning the trips and becoming a great friend.”
– Darlene Smyth, Field Program Manager,
American Birding Association