Birdwalks
Our monthly birdwalks take place the 3rd Saturday of every month and are open to all birders, beginning and
experienced alike. Join our expert birders who will help you to explore and know the birds of San Miguel at locations along the Rio Laja or other riverside habitat, where the diversity of birds is greatest and the changing beauty of the countryside can be appreciated.
Become a member to support our programs and
all of your birdwalks are free for an entire year!
Meet up changes depending upon the season and destination, so be sure to check the information below.
Instituto Allende,
# 20 Ancha de San Antonio
NOTE: Steady rain cancels.
300 pesos per person/Audubon de Mexico members free;
Payable at time of meet up.
Audubon de México’s bird guide, Birds of San Miguel — covering 81 species commonly found in the San Miguel area —will be available for 150 pesos.
We recommend comfortable, sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. Bring water and a snack too. Binoculars and camera if you have them. Our guides will have binoculars to lend and spotting scopes for closely viewing the birds.
We carpool to the site, departing the Instituto Allende promptly at 8 am and returning about noon. If you have a car, we would appreciate your help in providing transportation.
December 2025 BIRDWALK
Saturday, December 20
Join our incredible birding guides to watch and count birds for the annual Christmas Bird Count. We’ll be dividing into groups to bird at our usual three sites: El Charco del Ingenio*, Cieneguita and Pena Blanca. Prepare for a good time, while make an important contribution to science.
7:45 am Meet up at the Instituto Allende, Ancha de San Antonio 20 map
8:00 am Depart Instituto
11:30 am Depart site
noonish Arrive Instituto
Transportation: We carpool, so if you can drive, please let us know.
Cost: $300 pesos per person/members free
Preregistration required. A confirmation will be sent to you following your registration.
TO REGISTER:
- Use the link below or send us an email to: audubonsmabirdwalks@gmail.com
- Please write December 20 Birdwalk in the subject line.
- Provide your:
- full name and telephone number
- the names of the people coming with you
- if you have a car and can provide transportation for others.
2025 Birdwalk Destinations
| View report | ||
| January 18 |
Montecillo de Nieto |
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| February 15 | Presa Allende | Great Backyard Bird Count | View Report |
| March 15 | Rio Laja, Presa Allende North/Ex-Hacienda Trail | View report |
| April 22 | Earth Day at Parque Juarez | View report |
| May 17 | Rio Laja – Puente Antigua | View report |
| June 21 | Cieneguita Bridge – North | |
| July 19 | Peña Blanca | |
| August 16 | El Mirador/Presa Allende | |
| September 20 | Los Frailes | |
| October 18 | Jalpa | |
| November 15 | Montecillo de Nieto | |
| December 20 | Christmas Bird Count – Pena Blanca, Cieneguita, El Charco |
Our Expert Birding Guides
Our Guides
You’ll love our expert guides, who not only know our local birds, but are fun to be with too. They are prepared to help you have a spectacular day.
Get to Know our Local Birds
Local Birds
An online guide to the birds of San Miguel and the surrounding areas. Learn their names and hear their calls.
Birding Resources
Birding Resources
Audubon de Mexico’s Guide to Common Local Birds and other field guides, reference books and online resources.
Audubon Birding Hot Spots
It’s always a great time in the countryside or at our local botanical garden, no matter which birds we come across.
The map below will give you a general idea of where the walks take place.
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