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 delights.

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 200 pesos.
Payable at time of meet up.

If you are interested in purchasing Audubon de México’s bird guide, Birds of San Miguel — covering 81 species commonly found in the San Miguel area — it will be available for 100 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.

Northern Cardinal

SATURDAY, April 20, 2024

It’s nesting season!  Destination:  Bridge over the Rio Laja at Cieneguita

Sorry, we cannot take any more registrations for the March birdwalk, but you can register for the April birdwalk below

7:45 am    Meet up at the Instituto Allende, Ancha de San Antonio 20
8:00 am    Depart Insitituto
8:30 am    Birding
12:00 pm  Arrive Instituto

Transportation:  We carpool, so if you have a car, please bring it!
Cost:  $200 pesos per person/members free

Preregistration required.

TO REGISTER:

  1. Use the link below or send us an email to:  audubonsmabirdwalks@gmail.com
  2. Please write APRIL 20 Birdwalk in the subject line.
  3. Provide your full name, the name of the people coming with you and if you have a car and can provide transportation for others.

2024 Birdwalks

January 20

Rio Laja at the Old Bridge Bird List
February 17

Presa Allende | Great Backyard Bird Count

Bird List

March 16 Peña Blanca Bird List
April 20 Cieneguita Bridge Bird List
May 18 La Huerta | Global Big Day Count Bird List
June 15 Rio Laja meets the Presa Allende Bird List
July 20 Montecillo de Nieto
August 17 Rio Laja at Cieneguita
September 21 Jalpa
October 19 Peña Blanca
November 16 Montecillo de Nieto
December 21 Christmas Bird Count

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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Local Birds

This is your guide to the birds of San Miguel and the surrounding areas. Learn their names and hear their calls.

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Birding Resources

Overwhelmed by all the choices out there? We help you narrow it down: Birding 101 Resources, 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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