Dear Birdman,
Your program will probably bring happiness all over the world. Your show was the best show on earth. -- Second Grader, Rand Road Elementary

Thanks for all you taught me. Instead of being a lawyer, I want to be a scientist. -- Fourth grader, Eno Valley School

You were a great story teller. The stories that you told always caught my attention and never lost it. I respect the dedication and time you must have put into this. -- Fifth Grader, Little River Elementary School, NC

Dear Birdman Dave, Out of all the people like you who bring in the animals, you was the best. -- Eno Valley Elementary School, NC
 

What teachers say:

There is a consensus that you need to come back every year as part of our Ecosystems section
-- staff, East Millbrook Middle School, NC

Thank you!!! Science Night was a big hit largely because of you and your fantastic birds. So many families said they LOVED your presentation. I noticed that it was not only engaging and entertaining, but you wove in so many science tidbits that it fit perfectly with the science curriculum.
-- staff, Estes Hills Elementary, NC

"This is the best day of my life" was spoken to a friend by one of your student volunteers following your presentation. Thanks for making him feel so special.
-- staff, Anderson Creek Elementary, NC

Thank you for making our Readathon extremely successful. Your theme - Reading gives you Wings to Fly - inspired our 550 children to read for interest, to read for purpose and just to read. From the parrot swooping over the children, to the memorable experience of children hosting a bird on their hands or to the experience of looking deeply into the eyes of an owl, this program was one that we will all remember for years.
-- staff, Frank Porter Graham Elementary, NC


Magical, mesmerizing, memorable----Birdman Dave came to our school and captured the hearts and minds of all our students, from three-years old to eleven. We could not have made a better choice for our school assembly.  -- staff, Episcopal Day School, Southern Pines

I had never before seen my 'sophisticated' fifth graders acting like wondrous second graders—just interacting and laughing and enjoying themselves.  -- Teacher, Randolph Elementary School, VA.

Dave Gulick’s shows are excellent! They are educational, relevant to the curriculum, hold the interest of the students and are extremely entertaining. What learning experiences! He is outstanding! -- Science Specialist

Graded on a scale of one to ten, EVERY evaluation we received on your program was a TEN. -- PTA, Estes Hills Elementary

You are a born teacher, as well as entertainer. Your manner and your enthusiasm enthralled the class. They learned so many lessons about the quality of life from you.
-- Teacher at Oak Grove Elementary

We will forever remember Dave and Belle. You are truly a friend of the Earth, its animals, and its children.
-- Science Woman, Bolton Elementary

I loved the performance! Birdman Dave kept the kids' attention and was very animated. I enjoyed it as much as the students! Also, great opportunities for writing about the experience. -- Teacher, Farmington Woods Elementary School, NC

Your humorous style really engaged the kids and helped them understand what birds and the rainforest are all about. -- Instructor, Center for Creative Leadership, NC

What Librarians and Others Say:

Dave, you have again cast your magical spell on our students as they were entertained and educated by your performance. I am continually impressed by the seemingly never-ending ways you work with children. --  Durham Cultural Arts Coordinator

The children and parents can’t stop talking about your show! Everyone wants to know when you will be back. --  Davidson County Library

You are always one of our favorite summer reading performers. All of our families loved your program and your kind and gentle spirits. -- Librarian, Caswell County Public Library, NC

It is always both a pleasure and an honor to bring outstanding professional performers to our Greater Gaston audiences—especially those like you who exemplify the best in children's and family programming by making the audience an integral part of the performance. --Librarian, Gaston County Public Library, NC

Thank you again for the fantastic performance. Everyone loved it—the audience was spellbound with Belle flying through the air. What an experience for the kids to see such
great birds in action!-- Librarian, Orange County, NC

Reviews

Magical, mesmerizing, memorable----Birdman Dave came to our school and captured the hearts and minds of all our students, from three-years old to eleven. We could not have made a better choice for our school assembly.
staff, Episcopal Day School, Southern Pines

Dear Birdman Dave,
You came to my class last week. Can you come back in three years? Then my sister will be in fourth grade. I want her to enjoy you as much as I did.
fourth grader, Eno Valley Elementary, NC


There is a consensus that you need to come back every year as part of our Ecosystems section
staff, East Millbrook Middle School, NC

Thank you!!! Science Night was a big hit largely because of you and your fantastic birds. So many families said they LOVED your presentation. I noticed that it was not only engaging and entertaining, but you wove in so many science tidbits that it fit perfectly with the science curriculum.
staff, Estes Hills Elementary, NC

"This is the best day of my life" was spoken to a friend by one of your student volunteers following your presentation. Thanks for making him feel so special.
staff, Anderson Creek Elementary, NC

Thank you for making our Readathon extremely successful. Your theme - Reading gives you Wings to Fly - inspired our 550 children to read for interest, to read for purpose and just to read. From the parrot swooping over the children, to the memorable experience of children hosting a bird on their hands or to the experience of looking deeply into the eyes of an owl, this program was one that we will all remember for years.
staff, Frank Porter Graham Elementary, NC



A Picture Worth a Thousand Words:

Photo by Deborah Padgett