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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.
Why Southeast Arizona Belongs on Your Winter Birding List
Discover why winter is a great time to go birding in Southeast Arizona, from desert specialties and mountain birds to hummingbirds, Sandhill Cranes and unexpected rarities.
Best Time to Go Birding in the Rio Grande Valley
Discover what to expect in winter, spring, summer and fall in this seasonal South Texas birding guide.
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.
Upper Texas Coast: A Premier Birding Destination
The Upper Texas Coast is one of North America’s most remarkable birding regions, where diverse habitats and major flyways converge to create extraordinary migration experiences and year‑round birding opportunities.
East Texas Pineywoods: A Forest Birding Experience
The East Texas Pineywoods offers a distinctly different birding experience, with deep forests, southeastern habitats, and specialty species found nowhere else in Texas.
Texas Hill Country: Birding the Crossroads of Texas
Discover the Texas Hill Country, a unique birding region where eastern, western, and endemic species, including the Golden‑cheeked Warbler, come together in stunning landscapes.
The Trans-Pecos: A West Texas Birding Destination
The Trans‑Pecos region of Texas offers some of the most spectacular and challenging birding, where desert basins and isolated mountain “sky islands” create extraordinary species diversity.
Rio Grande Valley: A Tropical Birding Paradise
A unique blend of tropical habitats, specialties and rare species makes the Rio Grande Valley a premier birding destination in the United States.
Central Texas Coast: A Coastal Haven for Birds
The habitats of the Central Texas Coast create one of the most rewarding birding regions in the state. From wintering cranes to summer marsh birds, this coastline offers a steady rhythm of experiences across the seasons.
Minnesota: A Northern Birding Destination
Minnesota’s birding is shaped by boreal bogs, northern forests, prairie, and the pull of Lake Superior, each habitat offering distinct species and seasonal patterns across the state.
New Mexico: Birding the Land of Enchantment
Winter in New Mexico brings cranes and geese to the Rio Grande, longspurs to the grasslands, bluebirds and solitaires to the foothills, and rosy‑finches to the highest ridges. From valley to high peaks, each elevation offers its own signature birds and a distinct feel to winter birding in New Mexico.
Colorado: Birding Across the Continental Divide
Discover Colorado’s habitats as they rise from sagebrush flats and rolling foothills to high‑elevation forests and alpine tundra, exploring each zone through the species that define them - from the state’s iconic grouse to sought-after high‑country specialties.
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