I spent a memorable morning with Claudien watching birds in and around Kigali city, during which we managed to see a good diversity of species. Claudien clearly knows his birds and has a good knowledge of the field. I wish I had contacted him during my previous visits to Rwanda, which would without doubt have been much more productive. I can warmly recommend Claudien to birders visiting Rwanda – in fact to any visitor wishing to discover the natural and cultural treasures of this beautiful country