Bird Watching

The combination of shoreline and desert hills around San Carlos and Guaymas offers birders many options. One of the best is a trail from El Esterito near San Carlos Bay.

Feb 9, 2010 - Bob Bowers

There are lots of great sites to bird around San Carlos and Guaymas. One little-known area near the center of San Carlos is well worth a bird-watching visit.

Feb 1, 2010 - Bob Bowers

More than 100 bird species can be recorded in and around San Carlos, just 6 hours south of Tucson. One of the more scenic sites is a spectacular canyon close to town.

Jan 28, 2010 - Bob Bowers

Just six hours south of Tucson, the white sand beaches of San Carlos draw plenty of tourists. Birding is outstanding here, as well, especially at El Soldado Estuary.

Jan 22, 2010 - Bob Bowers

Thousands of eagles gather along the Squamish and Cheakamus Rivers each winter to feed on Chum Salmon, giving visitors the opportunity to view and photograph these birds.

Jan 17, 2010 - Bob Bowers

Catalina State Park lies just 25 miles north of downtown Tucson. Birding is great here any time of the year, but fall brings the added attraction of migratory birds.

Oct 29, 2009 - Bob Bowers

Dry mix and liquid nectar are sold by bird shops and garden departments, but hummingbird food is a simple mixture of sugar and water, a cheap and easy home project.

Oct 26, 2009 - Bob Bowers

When buying hummingbird feeders, consider the birds' needs first. Other considerations include cost and the convenience of filling and cleaning.

Oct 25, 2009 - Bob Bowers

When shopping for hummingbird feeders, the many choices can be confusing. Once the needs of the birds and the providers are considered, a good decision can be made.

Oct 25, 2009 - Bob Bowers

A Broad-winged Hawk spotted at Coronado National Forest Campground outside of Oracle, was a rare find, but this bird-rich site has long been popular with local birders.

Oct 2, 2009 - Bob Bowers

A Tucson Audubon trip led by Doug Jenness found 50 species near Oracle, Arizona, on September 26, 2009. One of those, a Broad-winged Hawk, was far from its usual range.

Sep 30, 2009 - Bob Bowers

Keystone is well known for winter sports, but it's a great summer destination for fishing, mountain biking and hiking, too. Birders will also find it worth their time.

Aug 24, 2009 - Bob Bowers

An hour from Denver, Summit County is a skier's paradise. In summer, this lake and river-rich high country is an ideal place to look for resident and migratory birds.

Jul 30, 2009 - Bob Bowers

Half an hour from Washington, DC and Alexandria, Virginia, Great Falls Park is a close-in nature haven on the Potomac. 160 species make it a premier birding site as well.

May 16, 2009 - Bob Bowers

The Texas Hill Country provides some of the best scenery in the state. It's also home to hundreds of bird species, and the Audubon's Baker Sanctuary is one premier site.

May 5, 2009 - Bob Bowers

Lost Maples State Natural Area is best known for spectacular fall color in late October and early November. Spring, however, can be equally rewarding to park birders.

Apr 30, 2009 - Bob Bowers

The Overland Park Arboretum showcases multiple gardens in a 300 acre wooded riparian area. More than 200 species of resident and migratory birds are found there as well.

Apr 29, 2009 - Bob Bowers

The Golden-cheeked warbler breeds in a limited U. S. habitat found only in the Texas hill country. Spring birders can find them at sites west and south of Austin.

Apr 27, 2009 - Bob Bowers

Birdng is always more productive and enjoyable with the right equipment. If you are headed south of the border, proper preparation is even more important.

Apr 26, 2009 - Bob Bowers

Devil's Den State Park lies at 1,100 feet along Lee Creek. Early April is the perfect time to observe the park's many birds and photograph blooming Redbud and Dogwood.

Apr 11, 2009 - Bob Bowers

Suburban park just twenty miles north of downtown Tucson in Oro Valley provides an easy family-friendly trail that includes Hohokam owl petroglyphs as well as live owls.

Apr 9, 2009 - Bob Bowers

The area around Oaxaca is known for great birding, in addition to unique crafts and archeology. Nearby villages like San Pablo Etla offer remarkable birding as well.

Mar 20, 2009 - Bob Bowers

El Rosario Sanctuary, in Mexico's state of Michoacan, is a premier place to observe migrating Monarch butterflies. The sanctuary also offers incredibly good birding.

Feb 10, 2009 - Bob Bowers

Patzcuaro lies at 7,500 feet in central Mexico. The surrounding area, ranging from 5,000 to 9,000 feet, provides a diversity of resident and migratory bird species.

Feb 8, 2009 - Bob Bowers

San Miguel de Allende, an historic colonial city in Guanajuato, is a good locale for touring birders. Several other nearby locations offer birders added reason to visit.

Jan 26, 2009 - Bob Bowers

Winter is often associated with cold, unfavorable weather conditions, but it is possible to liven the chilly winter months by attracting birds to your garden.

Feb 9, 2010 - Sharay Parkinson

Many different bird field guides are presently available. Based on bird description, noted habitat, diet, and the illustrations or photography, some bird books are best.

Feb 6, 2010 - Thomas Wyatt

Bird-watching is a fast growing activity practised by nature lovers all over the world. Birding can be done in the backyard, the local park or on a bird-watching holiday.

Feb 5, 2010 - Karin-Marijke Vis

The Redwing is a small lively bird that travels to the UK in the winter. They are seen in British towns more often when the weather is severe.

Feb 4, 2010 - Sarah Charmley

Children love to watch birds. There is a substantial wow-factor involved with watching their eating and nesting habits, and comparing their colors and sizes.

Feb 1, 2010 - Sarah Shaw

Understanding power and light performance is important. Research the internet where binoculars are compared and even free bird charts are available.

Jan 31, 2010 - John Bartels

Providing feeders for birds is a stress-reducing hobby that connects humanity with the natural world. Sometimes what is needed can be found in the nearest backyard.

Jan 29, 2010 - Maureen Christensen

There are a number of accessible locations in coastal Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut where birdwatchers can spot a snowy owl in the winter.

Jan 22, 2010 - Cheryl Kraynak

Bird information services in Britain & Ireland have undergone significant changes since their inception in the 1980s and the market is now mature with two key operators.

Jan 20, 2010 - Alan Tilmouth

A semi-tidal wetland and coastal lagoon provides a haven for endemic and visiting wetland birds with easy, convenient access for birdwatching and recreational walking.

Dec 31, 2009 - Mike Bown

The annual Christmas Bird Count brings new and experienced birders together to count local birds, providing key information on environmental issues and climate change.

Dec 14, 2009 - Melissa Cooper

There are many species of common backyard birds that are blue. Many of them look relatively similar, but their are ways to identify the birds.

Dec 11, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

Owls are found on every continent except Antarctica, and most of them have similar habits. Following are descriptions of these nocturnal predatory birds of America.

Dec 10, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

Red-shouldered hawks are common in the Eastern United States. These birds are similar in size and shape to red-tailed hawks, also common raptors.

Dec 9, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

In the Eastern United States, there are several species of common red backyard birds. When you see a bright red bird in America, it is likely one of the following.

Dec 8, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

There are many species of common hawks in the eastern states. Following is a list of the most common birds of prey in the Eastern United States.

Dec 6, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

Bird watching is an entertaining winter pastime. Feeder location and the right food can help bird enthusiasts draw in their birds of choice.

Nov 30, 2009 - Jayne Mays

Suet cakes are some of the best all around foods to set out for birds. Making these at home is easy when following this bird feeder suet recipe.

Nov 30, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

Two barrier islands, Chincoteague and Assateague, provide a haven for numerous birds and a fantastic place for birdwatchers, both novice and avid, to observe them.

Nov 27, 2009 - Katie Ouderkirk

Winter is the best time to set up bird feeders, as birds are trying to fatten up during the season. There are a few birds that tend to visit the feeder quite often.

Nov 25, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt

In both hemispheres, birdwatchers have the same fear: there are fewer birds. According to research, 1186 of the 10000 winged species still alive are disappearing.

Nov 2, 2009 - Jean-Francois Garneau

Peregrines came off the endangered species list in 1999, but it took 9 more years for even the fastest animals on Earth to re-establish their nests at Torrey Pines Park.

Oct 28, 2009 - Don Kaiser

Little is known about the life spans and timing of nesting events of hummingbirds. Eight different nests made in the same tree from 2003-2009 provide some information.

Oct 27, 2009 - Don Kaiser

Kingfishers are unmistakable on a sunny day. A flash of bright blue, a splash and a flurry of activity. A kingfisher was hunting for over an hour one day.

Sep 30, 2009 - Sarah Charmley

Andean Condors are surpassed in wingspan length only by wandering albatrosses, but their wing area and body size make these vultures among the largest birds in the world.

Sep 25, 2009 - Thomas Wyatt