Monthly Archive: July 2024

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Travel Articles

Protecting Birds with FeatherFriendly Products in Guanajuato, México.

The Cuenca de La Esperanza Natural Protected Area, located 5 km north of Guanajuato, is a stunning natural enclave bordered by the Guanajuato-Dolores Hidalgo highway and scenic rural communities such as Joya de Lobos, Santa Rosa, La Concepción and Los Mexicanos. This picturesque area is characterized by its diverse vegetation, including seven species of...

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Trip Report

Birding in Peña Alta

A group of seven birders from San Miguel de Allende and I had the most incredible birding excursion at Peña Alta Natural Protected Area on June 22, 2024.

Although the day started with some light rain in the early hours, the weather was perfect the rest of the day; the cloud cover and cooler temperatures allowed for sustained bird activity, enabling us to score 53 species on 5 checklists. Overall, the weather and birding were exceptional.