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Birding Hot Spots in the Southwestern U.S. - Great Places for Birders
Where To Find Wild Birds

By Elizabeth R. Rose, About.com

Here's our Southwest U.S. Birding Guide. The Southwest, with it's mild climate, is a destination for migrating birds. Find out where to see wild birds in the Southwest.

Hassayampa River Preserve - Wickenburg, AZ

Hassayampa River PreserveBirders at Hassayampa River Preserve
Just northwest of Phoenix, Arizona is a desert oasis complete with palm trees, a pond that is home to frogs and water fowl, and a mysterious river that rises from the depths of the desert sand. The Hassayampa River Preserve has been a nature lover's and birder's paradise since being purchased by The Nature Conservancy in 1986. Birders have spotted over 280 species of birds at the preserve.

Santa Cruz County, AZ

Santa Cruz County, the smallest Arizona county, is a mecca for birders, outdoor enthusiasts and those who enjoy delving into the history and art of the borderland communities.

Spring Birding in Texas

Spring is once again upon us. For many Texas residents and visitors, that means the annual spring avian migration is ready to get underway. In recent years, this migration has served to bring seemingly as many birders as birds to the Lone Star State, making birding one of the fastest growing recreational activities in Texas.

Arizona Bird Watching - Locations, Lists, Alerts and More

Discover the top birding locations in Arizona. Find out more about Arizona Bird Clubs and Birding Organizations in Arizona. Print out a checklist of Arizona birds. Find the Rare Bird Alert Phone Numbers for Arizona. Order books to help you become a better birder in Arizona. Discover links to Arizona Birding web sites. Print out special maps of Arizona before you begin your trip.

New Mexico Bird Watching

Discover the top birding locations in New Mexico. Find out more about New Mexico Bird Clubs and Birding Organizations in New Mexico. Print out a checklist of New Mexico birds. Find the Rare Bird Alert Phone Numbers for New Mexico. Order books to help you become a better birder in New Mexico. Discover links to New Mexico Birding web sites. Print out special maps of New Mexico before you begin your trip.

Colorado Bird Watching

Discover the top birding locations in Colorado. Find out more about Colorado Bird Clubs and Birding Organizations in Colorado. Print out a checklist of Colorado birds. Find the Rare Bird Alert Phone Numbers for Colorado. Order books to help you become a better birder in Colorado. Discover links to Colorado Birding web sites. Print out special maps of Colorado before you begin your trip.

Utah Bird Watching

Discover the top birding locations in Utah. Find out more about Utah Bird Clubs and Birding Organizations in Utah. Print out a checklist of Utah birds. Find the Rare Bird Alert Phone Numbers for Utah. Order books to help you become a better birder in Utah. Discover links to Utah Birding web sites. Print out special maps of Utah before you begin your trip.

Rural Southeast Nevada's Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge

Stay at Windmill Ridge in Alamo, Nevada and you'll hear about the wonders of the local wildlife refuge. Birders enjoy the lakes and wetlands. When I was there I saw blue-grey cranes actually swimming in the lake.

Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park offer birds a pristine, high-elevation habitat. Bring your binoculars and add to your bird list! There are 280 bird species in the Park and it's designated as a Global Important Bird Area.
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