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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Alloway Creek Watershed Wetlands Restorations Site

Salem, New Jersey

This 2,840-acre refuge is excellent for viewing local and migratory birds and wildlife.

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Barren River Lake Birdwatching

Bird watching can be enjoyed any time of the year and is especially good during…

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Benbrook Lake Birdwatching

Birdwatching is a favorite pastime of many visitors to Benbrook Lake. All kinds of songbirds,…

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Big Hill Sightseeing

The vicinity in which Big Hill Lake is located has long been noted for its…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Billy Clapp Lake Birdwatching

Billy Clapp Lake is just one of several Wildlife Areas in the Columbia Basin which…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Birds of Granger Lake

LOONS & GREBES Common Loon Pied-billed Grebe Horned Grebe Eared Grebe PELICANS & CORMORANTS American…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Birdwatching at Feyodi Creek Park

Cleveland, Oklahoma

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Bluff Springs

Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Many bird species, including turkeys and hummingbirds.

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Box Butte Reservoir Birdwatching

The reservoir is surrounded by dense cottonwood and willow trees. It is easily one of…

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Boyce Arboretum Birdwatching

The Northern Cardinal, Yellow-breast Chat, warblers and nesting hummingbirds are among the species to see…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Caballo Lake Birdwatching

This park's claim to fame are the majestic Bald and Golden Eagles that migrate through.…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Cape May Bird Observatory: Center for Research

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Model backyard habitat and nature programs.

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Cape May Bird Observatory: Northwood Center

Cape May Point, New Jersey

Chapter N. J. Audubon Society. Sponsors year-round programs for bird/nature enthusiasts.

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Cave Run Lake Birdwatching

The natural diversity of the area offers great opportunities for bird watchers. "Birders" from all…

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Cheyenne Bottoms Birdwatching

Because Cheyenne Bottoms is such a diverse, large and unique marsh, birdwatching is one of…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Cimmaron National Grassland Birdwatching

Cimarron National Grassland was named by the American Birding Association as one of the top…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret

Some of the best birding in the state on the sanctuaries. 700 acres of former…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Council Grove Birdwatching

Scenic Council Grove Reservoir attracts flocks of migrating ducks, geese, cormorants, and gulls. In winter…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Eagle Viewing

Ogallala, Nebraska

Bald eagles require a relatively large amount of food. Therefore, areas such as those below…

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Eagle Viewing

Holdrege, Nebraska

The bald eagle has always captured the attention of Americans, so much so that in…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Elizabeth Evans Waterfowl and Bird Sanctuary

Gallipolis, Ohio

The Evans Sanctuary is over 60 acres set aside for wetland bird and wildlife species,…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Fall River Wildlife Viewing

The vicinity in which Fall River Lake is located has long been noted for its…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Galena Birding

Galena, Illinois

Birding trips to the banks of the Mississippi, mature woodlands or open meadows last approximately…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Gila River Management Area, Riparian Area

Silver City, New Mexico

Many bird species. North of Cliff along confluence of Mogollon Creek and Gila River.

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Grand Lake Migratory Fowl

The American White Pelican - Pelicans have lived in our world for over 35,000,000 years…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Chatham, New Jersey

Birdwatching, hiking.

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Hillsdale Sightseeing

Situated in the transition zone between tallgrass prairie and mixed hardwood forests, Hillsdale offers a…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

I Social BM

Fairfax, Virginia

Isocialbm.com is one of the most popular social bookmarking site, which has been popular in…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Jacques Marsh

Pinetop Lakeside

What started out as a curiosity, putting wastewater to good use, has now become an…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Jesse Hendrix Hummingbird Ranch

Nogales, Arizona

According to the National Audubon Society, the American Birding Association and other sources, this ranch…

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Joe Pool Lake Birdwatching

Birdwatching is a popular activity year-round at Joe Pool Lake. The most sought after bird…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Jones State Forest

Conroe, Texas

A 1,725 acres pine and hardwood forest. Five miles southwest via I-45 and F.M. 1488.…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Karr Canyon

Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Prime viewing for warblers, other birds.

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Kaw Lake Eagles

One of Kaw Lake's most popular winter attractions is the American Bald Eagle. Traditionally, Kaw…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Keystone Watchable Wildlife Area

Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Winter bald eagle viewing - October-April.

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Kirwin Birds

Kirwin NWR consists of 10,778 acres of diverse wildlife habitat including 34 species of mammals,…

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Lake of the Ozarks Birdwatching

"The Missouri Ozarks is one of the most productive breeding areas for migratory birds in…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Lake Ogallala Eagle Viewing

Some years more than a hundred bald eagles gather in trees overlooking the spillway from…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Lewis and Clark SRA Wildlife

Lewis & Clark is a prime area for bird watchers, especially for bald eagles. For…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Loving Heronries

Loving, New Mexico

Salt Lakes host herons, egrets.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Maine Audubon

Falmouth, Maine

Maine Audubon works to conserve Maine's wildlife and wildlife habitat by engaging people of all…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Manzano Hawk Watch Site

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico

Hawks, eagles, falcons. Camping

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Marais des Cygnes NWR Birding

Birding at Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge is especially good in late spring when…

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Meade Lake Birdwatching

Considered by many the top spot in the central United States for bird watching, the…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

New Jersey Audubon Society's Plainsboro Preserve

Cranbury, New Jersey

Enjoy the education center and over five miles of trails meandering through nature beech woods,…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Newfound Audubon Center

Hebron, Maine

Located on the beautiful northern shore of Newfound Lake, the Newfound Audubon Center is comprised…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

North Monticello Point

Elephant Butte, New Mexico

Pellicans, bald eagles, waterfowl.

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Patagonia Roadside Rest

Patagonia, Arizona

Almost as well known as the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, the Roadside Rest is the best…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Paton's Hummingbirds

Patagonia, Arizona

For decades, the Paton's have opened their yard to visitors who wish to see the…

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Quivira NWR Bird/Wildlife Viewing

Bird watching and wildlife viewing opportunities abound at Quivira NWR. What you see Yellowheaded Blackbird…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Rated Bird Watching

Holdrege, Nebraska

The Chicken Dance Trail opens in new window http://www.chickendancetrail.com This part of Nebraska is one…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Rattlesnake Springs

White’s City, New Mexico

Many bird species, large flock of turkey vultures. Visitor center.

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Red Slough Wetland Reserve Project

Idabel, Oklahoma

This premier birdwatching and waterfowl hunting area has sighted more than 270 bird species, including…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Richland Chambers Lake Birding

Richland Chambers Lake is an excellent place for birders with fall and winter being the…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Sandy Hook Bird Observatory

Highlands, New Jersey

Great bird viewing, 300 species of birds.

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary

Jackson, South Carolina

Silver Bluff is a 3,154 acre wildlife sanctuary owned by the National Audubon Society. The…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Smith Falls SP Wildlife

Often referred to as the "biological crossroads of the Great Plains," the 30-mile stretch of…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory

Bisbee, Arizona

A non-profit grass-roots, bird-focused organization that reaches out to the community at large to provide…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Southwestern New Mexico Birding Trail

Silver City, New Mexico

Maps at visitor center.

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Spring Canyon Park

Deming, New Mexico

Year-round Wildlife viewing, including Persian ibex.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary

Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Open-air view of hundreds of species of shorebirds.

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary

Indian Shores, Florida

The nonprofit Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, Inc. is the largest wild bird hospital and bird sanctuary…

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Waconda Lake Wildlife/Bird Watching

You can see and photograph a diversity of wildlife species. In winter, bald eagles and…

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Wolf Creek Environmental Education Area

New Strawn, Kansas

Wolf Creek Environmental Education Area, located just east of the City, is a unique opportunity…

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Upcoming & Annual Events

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Balcones Songbird Festival

Lago Vista, Texas

Includes guided nature walks to see Hill Country birds and flowers.

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The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

4th Annual Scotland Neck Duck Day at Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park & Eco-Center

Scotland Neck, North Carolina

Duck Day is a rare opportunity to see over 3000 birds and over 161 different…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Annual Alabama Coastal Birdfest

Fairhope, Alabama

Festival offering excitement for novice and veteran birders, this festival includes birding trips along the…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Annual Birding & Nature Festival

Fort Totten, North Dakota

Visitors have opportunities to take guided birding and nature walks or your own walks in…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Annual Duck and Geese Migration

York, Nebraska

Each year, millions of ducks and geese pass through Nebraska during migration, mainly between mid-February…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Annual Eagle Watch

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Eagle Watch aboard the Belle of the Ozarks. Captain Jay Viator will take passengers into…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Annual Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival

Marathon, Florida

The Florida Key's Birding and Wildlife Festival coincides with Hawk Watch Internationalรฏยฟยฝs annual Raptor Migration…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Annual Great Black Backed Gull Watch

Vermilion, Ohio

Come greet the largest and meanest gull and help count the numbers of them who…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Annual HawkWatch Festival

Honey Creek, Iowa

View migrating raptors; enjoy children's activities, live raptor demonstrations, scheduled programs and refreshments.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Annual Knife River Birdwatching Event

Stanton, North Dakota

Event includes an introduction to birding and a walk on the North Forest Trail to…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Annual Potholes and Prairie Birding Festival

Jamestown, North Dakota

Four days on a prairie wild with wetlands and wavy, open meadows. Here is your…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Annual Rivers & Bluffs Fall Birding Festival

Lansing, Iowa

Observe thousands of Tundra Swans, eagles and waterfowl along the Mississippi River. Enjoy field trips…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Annual South Texas Birding & Wildlife Festival

Kingsville, Texas

Birding, butterfly, dragonfly, wildlife tours on Historic King Ranch & surrounding areas. Expect Least Grebe,…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival

Titusville, Florida

Environmental and wildlife programs at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Canaveral National Seashore, Kennedy Space…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Annual Spring Birdwalks at Hammonasset State Park

Madison, Connecticut

Shore and song birds, waterfowl, and birds of prey can all be seen at the…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Annual Wings Over Willcox

Willcox, Arizona

A Sandhill Crane and Nature Festival. Guided birding tours, includes a "hawk stalk," free seminars,…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Annual Yuma Birding & Nature Festival

Yuma, Arizona

Join us as we celebrate the rich diversity of birds and wildlife along the Colorado…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Baby Bird Shower at The Wildlife Center

Pelham, Alabama

Come celebrate Wild Baby Season at The Wildlife Center! Tour The Wildlife Center headquarters building,…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Backyard Birdfeeding

Liberty, Missouri

Learn the in and outs of how to set up your own backyard bird feeding…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Bald Eagle Viewing

Southbury, Connecticut

Controlled viewing of wintering eagles. Reservations.

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Bat-O-Rama

West Fork

A weekend of programs dedicated to one of the world's least understood and most maligned…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Bird - riffic Afternoon

Mobridge, South Dakota

Come spend a fun filled afternoon in the park as we learn about birds. Hear…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Bird Walk

Swanton, Vermont

Experience the nature of wetlands and birdwatching as you walk along our trails with refuge…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Birders' Weekend

West Fork

With spring migration at its peak, this is an ideal time to observe many bird…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Birdfest

Balmorhea

Travel the bird grasslands, montane areas and wetlands on private ranches and in the Davis…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Birding Discovery Venture at Medoc Mountain State Park

Hollister, North Carolina

Bring binoculars and a birder?s field guide if you have them and join a park…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Birdwatching at Feyodi

Cleveland, Oklahoma

Visit Feyodi Creek Park any time of year to see many types of feathered friend…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Bluebird Box Workshop

Liberty, Missouri

Here's a project to get geared up for spring! The Eastern Bluebird (Missouri's State Bird)…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Breeding Birds Guided Bird Hike

Chimney Rock, North Carolina

Summer is a time of frenzied activity for many resident birds as the 2007 ?Simon…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Breeding Birds Guided Bird Walk

Chimney Rock, North Carolina

The 2006 ?Simon Says? Guided Bird Walk Series continues. Early summer is a time of…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Christmas Bird Count

Ponca, Nebraska

This event coincides with the Audubon Society National Christmas Bird Count. Birdwatchers of all ages…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Cormorant Colony Island Tour

Coleharbor, North Dakota

A leisurely pontoon ride to Cormorant Colony Island provides visitors with a great view of…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Duck Nest Adventures

Coleharbor, North Dakota

Enjoy a pontoon ride to Lake Audubon's "Pancake Island" for an up-close look at duck…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Eagle Days

Lake Ozark, Missouri

Live eagles and stuff from World Bird Sanctuary of Willmore Lodge. Wild eagle viewing sites…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Eagle Days

Clarksville, Missouri

There will be a live eagle for the programs, spotting scopes will be set up…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Eagle Watch, Kaw Lake

Kaw City, Oklahoma

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Eagle Weekend

Guntersville, Alabama

Come celebrate the American Bald Eagle and all of Northwest Alabama's birds. On Fri., Alabama…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Eagle Weekend 2006

Rogersville, Alabama

Hear the success story of the Alabama eagle restoration project. Explore Wheeler Wildlife Refuge, the…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Early Arrivals Guided Bird Hike

Chimney Rock, North Carolina

The 2007 ?Simon Says? series of guided bird walks begins with this stroll to spot…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Early Bird Nature Walk

Orwell, Vermont

This one is for the birds. Bird expert Sue Wetmore leads a walk to help…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Early Morning Bird Walk

Glastonbury, Connecticut

Join experienced birder, Larry Lunden, on early morning walks in Earle Park to spot new…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Early Morning Bird Walk

Glastonbury, Connecticut

Join experienced birder, Larry Lunden on early morning walks in Earle Park to spot new…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Early Morning Bird Walk

Glastonbury, Connecticut

7 รขโ‚ฌโ€œ 9 am Join experienced birder, Larry Lunden on early morning walks in Earle…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Early Morning Bird Walk

Glastonbury, Connecticut

7 รขโ‚ฌโ€œ 9 am Join experienced birder, Larry Lunden on early morning walks in Earle…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Fall Migration Guided Bird Hike

Chimney Rock, North Carolina

Hickory Nut Gorge is the annual stop-over for many winged visitors making their way south.…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Fall Migration Guided Bird Walk

Chimney Rock, North Carolina

?The 2006 Simon Says Series? of Guided Bird Walks continues. Hickory Nut Gorge is the…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Feather & Foliage Festival at East Harbor State Park

Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio

Guided hikes and bird banding. 8 AM-4:30 PM.

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Fort Morgan Fall Bird Banding--Hummer/Bird Study Group

Gulf Shores, Alabama

For the best bird show in the fall, come to Fort Morgan. The Hummer Bird…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Fremont Pigeon Club Annual Winter Show

Fremont, Ohio

This is the big one! Exhibitors come from many states and Canada. Several specialty clubs…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Great Backyard Bird Count

Swanton, Vermont

Help scientists track birds in your community. Everyone's contribution is important. It doesnt matter whether…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Hackberry Flat Day

Frederick, Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and Friends of Hackberry Flat are offering a fun-filled…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Hawk Watch Guided Bird Hike

Chimney Rock, North Carolina

The 2007 ?Simon Says? series of guided bird walks continues. This weekend is usually the…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

HawkWatch Eagle Migration

Honey Creek, Iowa

Watch for eagles beginning their winter migration. Live raptor demonstrations, scheduled programs, children's activities and…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

HawkWatch Eagle Migration

Neola, Iowa

Hitchcock Nature Center has been recognized as one of the top 5 hawkwatches in the…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Hitchcock HawkWatch 5K Trail Run

Honey Creek, Iowa

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

In Search of Eagles Tour

Lawton, Oklahoma

Interpretive program where participants are taken by bus to Special Use Areas, in search of…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

International Migratory Bird Day

Prairie City, Iowa

Celebrate the return of northward migrating birds at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

International Migratory Bird Day

Swanton, Vermont

Birdwatchers of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Annual Missisquoi National…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

International Migratory Bird Day

Huntington, Vermont

IMBD is an annual celebration of one of the most important events in the life…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

International Migratory Bird Day at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland, Ohio

Learn about the flight of migratory birds between their summer and winter homes. Special activities…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

International Migratory Bird Day at Maumee Bay State Park

Oregon, Ohio

Come to the nature center where you can see bird banding demonstrations, take guided hikes…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

International Migratory Bird Day Festival

Washington, North Carolina

Celebrate the annual trek of millions of songbirds from their tropical homes to their summer…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

It's for the Birds

Kirkwood, Missouri

Birds are an important part of our ecosystem and food chains. Discover ways to attract…

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Kansas Birding Festival

Wakefield, Kansas

Interested in bird watching and want to learn more? A three day event will be…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Lake Erie Wing Watch

Huron, Ohio

This annual event features concurrent sessions on a variety of birding topics along with exhibitors…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest

Leavenworth, Washington

The Leavenworth area attracts a wide variety of birds. See calliope hummingbirds, white-headed woodpeckers, harlequin…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Lunds Landing Bluebird Festival

Ray, North Dakota

Celebrate the return of the mountain and eastern bluebirds to the shores of Lake Sakakawea.…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Masters of the Sky

Clarksville, Missouri

View numerous species of raptors such as eagles, owls, hawks, falcons and vultures. Learn about…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Midwest Birding Symposium

Lakeside, Ohio

The Midwest Birding Symposium (MBS) is returning to Ohio for the first time in a…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Migratory Bird Day

Scotland Neck, North Carolina

What better way to celebrate Migratory Bird Day then planning a trip to Sylvan Heights…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

New Jersey Audubon Society Cape May Bird Observatory Autumn Weekend/THE Bird Show

Cape May Point, New Jersey

Held during the peak of fall migration, join NJ Audubon for 3-days of field trips,…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

North Alabama Birding Festival

Decatur, Alabama

Explore sites on the new North Alabama Birding Trail along the Tennessee River and the…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Oregon Shorebird Festival

Charleston, Oregon

Bring your binoculars to view the shorebird migration and take guided field trips.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Owl Prowl at Bald Mountain State Recreation Area

Lake Orion, Michigan

If you've never seen a real owl up close, or for that matter even heard…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Owl Prowl at Lake Hudson State Recreation Area

Clayton, Michigan

If you've never seen a real owl up close, or for that matter even heard…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Pelican Festival

Granger, Iowa

Annual birding festival that honors the migration of thousands of American white pelicans through central…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Pelican Viewing

Cherokee, Oklahoma

Pelican Viewing --- thousands of pelicans typically migrate to the Great Salt Plains area in…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival

Colorado Springs, Colorado

What used to be called the Hummingbird Experience is now part of the inaugural Pikes…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Sandhill Crane Migration

Kearney, Nebraska

Every spring, the Platte River Valley is filled with visitors, both the human and the…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Sandhill Crane Spring Migration

Hastings

Adams County is centrally located between the Sandhill Crane migration sites on the Platte River…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Sandhill Crane Spring Migration

Hastings

Adams County is centrally located between the Sandhill Crane migration sites on the Platte River…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Sandhill Cranes of the Platte River

Sioux City, Iowa

Join photographer Don Poggensee as he shares his photos and knowledge of sandhill cranes on…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Scotland Neck Duck Day

Scotland Neck, North Carolina

For a fun filled day full of food, games, and bird shows plan on visiting…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Smoky Mountain Cage Bird Show

Morganton, North Carolina

A pet bird fair and sale. Sales of all types of birds, cages, feed, toys,…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

SparrowFest

Lago Vista, Texas

Includes guided nature walks to see Hill Country birds and flowers.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Spring Bird Banding Session

Gulf Shores, Alabama

Banding hours are from before dawn to mid-afternoon, depending on the flow of birds.

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Spring Bird Walk

Honey Creek, Iowa

Led by area bird enthusiasts, these walks will explore bird identification and the colorful display…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Spring Bird Walk

Honey Creek, Iowa

Led by area bird enthusiasts, these walks will explore bird identification. At the Hitchcock Nature…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Spring Migration Bird Walk at Lake Hope State Park

McArthur, Ohio

Meet at the Hope Furnace parking area and enjoy a leisurely hike to greet our…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Spring Wings Bird Festival

Fallon, Nevada

Annual birding weekend includes tours, workshops, banquet, nature-oriented trade show.

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Sunset Mountain Spring featuring The Decorated Birdhouse Competition

Asheville, North Carolina

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa presents its annual spring celebration and birdhouse competition.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

The Science of Raptors at the Crane Trust Center

Wood River, Nebraska

Deb Miller entertains and informs you in this session from the Edgerton Explorit Center, introducing…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Verde Valley Nature & Birding Festival

Cottonwood, Arizona

Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival celebrates nature with workshops and field trips where expert…

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Warbler Walk Guided Bird Walk

Chimney Rock, North Carolina

The 2006 ?Simon Says? Series of Guided Bird Walks continues with this Warbler Walk. Dozens…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

What makes a Bird a Bird?

Marianna, Arkansas

Birds have one thing unique to just them. Do you know what it is? Drop-by…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Woodcock Walk

Swanton, Vermont

Join Assistant Refuge Manager Dave Frisque for an informative stroll along a managed woodcock habitat…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Woodcock Walk

Swanton, Vermont

Join refuge volunteer Greg Simard for an informative stroll along a managed woodcock habitat area…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Woodcock Watch

Liberty, Missouri

For a magical evening, join the naturalist to observe the mating ritual of the American…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

World Migratory Bird Day at the Crane Trust Center

Wood River, Nebraska

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is a celebration of migratory birds and their spectacular journeys…

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