Birding Hotspots

Any birder will tell you that there’s fun to be had spotting birds outside your yard. Whether you’re traveling to a nearby park or a faraway destination – we’re sharing our favorite birding hot spots and birding locations.

Where Do Migratory Birds Spend the Winter?

We've all watched migratory birds flying south each fall. But where do these birds wind up at the migration journey's end?

8 Must-Visit Hawk Migration Hot Spots

As hawks migrate, millions of raptors, eagles, and falcons soar through the sky. See the best hawk migration hot spots...


5 Secret Hummingbird Travel Sites to Visit

To see hummingbirds galore, including gorgeous species that rarely visit the United States, plan to visit these hummingbird travel sites.


Amazing Arizona Hummingbirds (and the Best Places to See Them)

August is the best time of year to observe hummingbird species in southeast Arizona. Learn the best hotspots for Arizona...


The National Eagle Center is a Winter Birding Paradise

Explore this unexpected winter birding hotspot in Minnesota. Find out why birders should visit the National Eagle Center.

Bird Spring Migration Hotspots Across America

Spring means migrating birds are on the move! Find a bird spring migration hotspot near you to see them in...


Discover the Colorful Hummingbirds of Costa Rica

With more than 50 species found in this small country, the hummingbirds of Costa Rica put on an amazing show....

The 4 Best Ways to See Puffins in Maine

Add seeing puffins in Maine to your birding bucket list. Start at the Project Puffin headquarters before embarking on island...


Prairie Birds: The Stunning Species of the Grasslands

Discover why prairie birds are the hidden gems of the grasslands, as well as some of the best birding locations...


Discover the Desert Birds of the Southwest

You'll be amazed by the ways these desert birds survive and thrive in dry country. Learn about the unique bird...


Great Lakes Birding Hotspots in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana

Want to see birds in Michigan, Ohio or Indiana? Make a trip to any of these birding hotspots along the...

Beach Birds: Coastal Fliers and Beach Birding Locations

Put your toes in the sand at these beach birding locations and grab some binoculars—you’ll want to check out these...


Birding Hotspots for Spring Sandhill Crane Migration

Birds gather by the thousands during sandhill crane migration. Here are some of the best hotspots where you can find...


Go Birding and Connect With Nature on Little St. Simons Island

From combing the beach for shells to birding, learn all the ways you can enjoy the natural sights on Georgia's...


The Top Warbler Hotspots to Visit in Spring

One of the best parts of spring for birders is observing colorful migrating warblers. Plan a trip to the best...


Top Birding Trips to Escape the Winter Months

Many birders that live in the northern states look for any excuse to escape the cold. Head to these hotspots...

Birding Hotspots for Incredible Winter Birds

These birding hotspots might be cold but you'll forget all about it when you see these incredible birds.


Meet the Boreal Birds of the Northwoods

An astonishing number of species spend their days in the harsh habitat of the Northwoods. Learn to identify these boreal...


4 Essential Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park

Explore nature and discover four things to do at Joshua Tree National Park. Get the most out of your visit...


Explore Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

This birding hotspot in Florida is well-known for wading birds. Discover three ways to experience Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.


Coast to Coast Birding Hotspots for Every Season

You can go birding anytime, anywhere, including your own backyard. But if you’re up for traveling, get out there and...


Top 5 Birding Hotspots for Fall Migration

Visit these fall birding migration hotspots to view a vast number of bird species as they fly south before winter.


12 Birds You Can Only See in One Place on Earth

Talk about a rare bird! You'll only be able to see these stunning birds in very specific locations around the...


Birding Hotspot: Orlando Wetlands Park

Take a break from the theme parks and visit a birding hotspot instead at Orlando Wetlands Park.


Best Birding Hotspots in South Texas

With the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival going on, I'm highlighting some of the best birding hotspots in South Texas...

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Top 5 Birding Hotspots in Southeast Arizona

This is Rob's list of the best birding hotspots in Southeast Arizona from the remote Chiricahua Mountains to Sweetwater Wetlands...


Warblers in Ohio: Birding at Magee Marsh

Most birders know about Magee Marsh and the incredible warblers in Ohio. Learn more about this spring migration birding hotspot.


Birding Hotspots: Salton Sea, California

The Salton Sea is one of the top birding hotspots in all of California.


Top Gulf Coast Birding Hotspots for Spring Migration

Birding along the Gulf Coast is always fun but it's even better when you visit these birding hotspots during spring...


Best December Birding Destinations

There are plenty of great birds to see during the winter months, you just have to know what birding hotspots...


10 Spectacular National Park Birding Sites

Fantastic bird sightings are nearly guaranteed when you plan your trip around these magnificent birding hotspots in the National Park...