Fun & Learning

"In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous ."

— Aristotle

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 at 7:45 am

Instituto Allende,
# 20 Ancha de San Antonio

NOTE: Steady rain cancels.

Audubon Members free;
Non-members 300 pesos.
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.

JANUARY 2025 BIRDWALK

SATURDAY, January 18, 2024

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
12:00 pm   Arrive Instituto

Transportation:  We carpool, so if you have a car, please bring it!
Cost:  $300 pesos per person/members free

Preregistration required. Limited to 20 participants so register early.

Note: Birdwalk admission for non-members will be 300 pesos beginning in 2025.

TO REGISTER:

  • Use the link below or send us an email to:  audubonsmabirdwalks@gmail.com
  • Please write DECEMBER 21 Birdwalk in the subject line.
  • Provide your:
    • full name,
    • the name of the people coming with you
    • if you have a car and can provide transportation for others.

2025 Birdwalk Destinations

January 4

Christmas Bird Count – Various
January 18

Montecillo de Nieto

 

February 15 Presa Allende | Great Backyard Bird Count
March 15 Rio Laja, Presa Allende North/Ex-Hacienda Trail
April 19 Cieneguita Bridge – South
May 17 La Huerta | Global Big Day Count
June 21 Cieneguita Bridge – North
July 19 Peña Blanca
August 16 El Mirador/Presa Allende
September 20 Jalpa
October 18 Montecillo de Nieto
November 15 TBD
December 20 Christmas Bird Count – Various sites

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.

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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.

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Birding Resources

Birding Resources

Audubon de Mexico’s Guide to Common Local Birds and other field guides, reference books and online resources.

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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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