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Discovering the World through Birding
Welcome to our blog, a space inspired by the passion that started Birding Texas & Beyond. Explore trip reports, destination guides, birding tips, and travel inspiration from Texas and beyond — all rooted in the belief that birding is not only about the birds we see, but the places they lead us to and the people we meet along the way.
Costa Rica: A Birding Journey Across the Country
Join us on an eight-day birding journey across Costa Rica, from Caribbean rainforests and Pacific mangroves to the cloud forests of the Talamanca Mountains. Discover the birds, landscapes, and memorable encounters that helped shape our upcoming Costa Rica Grand Birding Circuit.
Birding Across West Texas: From the Hill Country to the Davis Mountains and Back
Join us on a spring journey from the Texas Hill Country to the deserts and mountains of West Texas, as we revisit favorite birding areas and explore the route that helped shaped our Birding Across West Texas tour.
Ecuador's Western Slope: Choco Foothills & Andean Highlands
Our scouting trip through Ecuador’s Chocó region produced 266 species in just eight days, from Giant Antpitta to Long‑wattled Umbrellabird. This report captures the highlights, insights, and field notes that shaped the journey.
Oaxaca, Mexico: Tierra de Aves
Oaxaca’s combination of birds, landscapes, cuisine, and cultural depth makes it one of Mexico’s most compelling destinations — a place where every day feels both grounded in tradition and full of discovery.
Winter in Southeastern Arizona: From Tucson to the Chiricahua Mountains
This week‑long Southeastern Arizona birding trip took us from saguaro deserts to cool mountain canyons, where wintering waterfowl, desert specialists, and sky‑island species created an unforgettable blend of sightings and experiences.
Southern California: A Spring Journey Through Coast, Foothills & Desert
April 22-27, 2026 with Oscar Carmona & Bruce Aird. A spring birding journey across Southern California’s coast, foothills, and desert, exploring chaparral, riparian corridors, and high desert basins.
Rio Grande Valley: Birding Across South Texas
May 13-18, 2026 with Oscar Carmona. This Rio Grande Valley birding tour in mid‑May delivered South Texas specialties, rare migrants, and 192 species across refuges, ranchlands, and coastal habitats.
South Texas Specialties and Rarities Tour
November 12-18, 2025 with Cameron Cox & Oscar Carmona. A weeklong birding journey through the Rio Grande Valley, this tour highlighted the region’s remarkable mix of South Texas specialties, rarities, and vibrant subtropical habitats.
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