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J. Martinez



Maps
DurangoDurangoMexico


Available
Weekend

Languages
Spanish, some English
Note
I am an enthusiastic amateur birder, university professor, and make trips to see birds all weekend. In Durango we can see birds of dry temperate forest of the Sierra Madre Occidental, grassland, and migratory waterfowl.

A. Dzib



Maps
CelestunYucatanMexico


Available
Anytime

Languages
English, Spanish French
Note
I am an avid birder in the Yucatan Peninsula and Chiapas. I have been a birder for more than 15 years.

J. Martinez



Maps
ColimaColimaMexico


Available
Weekend

Languages
Spanish, some English
Note
The best time to come for birding is in the winter, but there are birds all year round.

W. Glavind



Maps
MazatlanSinaloaMexico


Available
Anytime

Languages
English some Spanish
Note
There is very good access within 10 mins. of our Marina Condo ,as there are lots of estuaries and farmlands with a good variety of species. My wife and I are like to get out regularly but are not pros. We love travelling and just recently returned from the Yucatan . Our summer residence is in British Columbia, Vancouver area, Canada. Wally.

F. Albini



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San Cristobal de las CasasChiapasMexico


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English Italian
Note
I got interested in birds in 2005 when I went for a walk and accidentally glimpsed a Mountain Trogon, it was a moment that changed my life forever. Birds have now become the most important part of my life and I'm really passionate about them and eager to bird anytime. I'm also a bird illustrator and photographer and hope to make a living with my art in the future. I'd love to go birding with other people who share the same passion, I'm not a professional guide and won't charge you for birding around San Cristóbal but donations are welcome if you consider it appropriate.




Maps
Zipolite areaOaxacaMexico


Available
Anytime

Languages
English, ein bistein Deutsch un poco Espanol
Note
A middle-age, moderately- skilled Gringo, who has birded s Oaxaca and the area around Zipolite somewhat. ESPECIALLY LOOKING FOR BIRDERS WANTING TO SHARE SMALL LAUNCHA TO GO OUT FOR SEABIRDS.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching

J. Church



Maps
La CrucecitaOaxacaMexico


Available
Anytime

Languages
English, Spanish Swedish
Note
Huatulco, Oaxaca is noted for its bio diversity. The area is protected and the development theme is based on conservation. I amvsp&spvavid photographer and have been taking photos in the area for the past 4 years. I own a house which I rent when not there myself. It is very close to the park areas and has incredible bird watching from the back deck. The back of the house faces a protected area. The closest national park is Cruz del Monte which is a 20 minute walk from the house to the park entrance. http://www.coug.net/cruzdelmonte.

R. Padilla



Maps
PachucaHidalgoMexico


Available
Weekend

Languages
Spanish, English
Note
In Pachuca, we have Abies, Quercus, Pinus forest, xerofitic matorral. 1 or 2 hours form Pachuca,we have Lakes, cloud forest. 3 hours from Pachuca, Cloud forest, evergreen forest.

E. Lopez



Maps
DurangoDurangoMexico


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English
Note
I'm a Mexican ornithologist and I'm close to some natural areas like Michilliav, Malaga and Mapimi Biosphera Reserve.

G. Boz-Sepulveda



Maps
Cd. VictoriaTamaulipasMexico


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English
Note
The Altas Cumbres area located high in the cloud forests of the Sierra Madre Oriental, N.E. Tamaulipas boasts of over 500 types of birds and butterfly some of which only occur in this region. I will be available to small groups of 3 to 5 persons. I am not a professional guide, nor will I charge for the tour. I will only ask you tell a friend and help us to continue to promote the neo-tropics in responsible and sustainable manner, donations always welcome. I have been going to the Cd.Victoria area for over 35 years and do have access to local bird, butterfly, and canopy tour guides. Thank you for your help to protect and preserve these fragile and endangered natural areas.

M. Armenta



Maps
MazatlanSinaloaMexico


Available
Anytime

Languages
Note

G. Conti



Maps
PatzcuaroMichoacánMexico


Available
Anytime

Languages
English, Spanish Turkish
Note
Although I have birded the Morelia-Patzcuaro area for over 10 years, I moved February 2008 to Arocutin, a small village on the west side of Lake Patzcuaro. Before this permanent move, I lived in and seriously birded Seattle, WA and Anchorage, AK. My focus this next year will be to understand more about status and distribution of this area's birds. I'd be happy to answer any questions or show you some of my favorite spots.

M. von Berner



Maps
Mexico City, D/FMexico


Available
Anytime

Languages
Note

K. Kühne



Maps
San Cristobal de las CasasChiapasMexico


Available
Anytime

Languages
German, English Spanish, Portuguese French, Chinese
Note
San Cristobal is in the mountains (at 2100 meters) with the according avifauna, but trips to the rainforest lowlands in Eastern Chiapas or other parts of the state can be planned from here.

SRivero Beneitez



Maps
Mexico CityMexico CityMexico


Available


Languages
Note
Photographer and editor for the past 25 years.
Area
Mexico City is not an easy area to photograph. You have to go to parks and areas outside the city to watch birds.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, fishing, skiing, Travel: walking, hiking, train, car, ship, cruise, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, ski run/trail, architecture appreciation, shop, fashion, Attend: concert, theatre, live music, sports event, Participate: bar, rock, wine, beer,

SGellman



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San Pancho Nayarit Mexico


Available


Languages
Note
I am the director of the Myiarchus Research Project situated in Nayarit, Mexico. myiarchus.org
Area
On the coast North of Puerto Vallarta about an hour. In the tropical deciduous dry thorn forest and adjacent to the high oak pine forests and volcanic regions.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, photography, Travel: walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, long walk,

MTannehill



Maps
Seattle and GuaymasWashington and SonoraUS and Mexico


Available


Languages
Note
I run the San Carlos Birding Group in Guaymas/San Carlos and love birding in our area of Mexico. I love sharing the birding wonders of our area with visitors.
Area
The area where I do most of my birding is in the Sonora Desert but on the Sea of Cortez. I live there in the winter. We have the year round desert birds but also many wintering and migrating birds.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino

DGolles



Maps
Playa del CarmenQuintana RooMexico


Available


Languages
Note
Area
New to the area and not familiar with hotspots. Am looking to meet other birders to find these spots.
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, butterflies, fishing, skiing, swimming, beach, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, packpack, portage, canoe, ship, cruise, pilot, dog sled, snow mobile Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, vineyard, ski run/trail, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation, shop, antique, fashion, tech Attend: concert, horse race, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, auction, antique, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, party, dance, club, bar, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, wine, beer, liquor, social games, computer games, casino



M. Muriel

Maps
Los CabosBaja CaliforniaMexico

Available
Anytime

Languages
English, Spanish
Note
Feathers , Fins , Food & Folklore are my expertise , Either Staying in Hotels or coming on cruise-ships I will be happy to be your leader/ guide , I am Mexican birder based in Los Cabos at the tip of the peninsula , since 1999 I took my first ornithology class , I have been Birding Los Cabos & leading birding programs in Baja California Peninsula and Copper Canyon in Sierra Madre since 2008 , in addition I am certified Cultural guide , programs I have created and lead Birding is the main focus but also Natural History and Cultural aspects are incorporated to make you feel immerse in the Culture & nature of the areas we visit please check the reviews in trip advisor , at the end I will offer you opportunities to create your everlasting memories in the areas I will take you. in addition I can include transportation. Please ask.
Area
There are more than 400 birds reported in Baja California Peninsula, at the tip of the peninsula where I am based there are 7 endemics and many subspecies, I will take you to enjoy them all, in addition Copper Canyon is home of hummingbirds & Tarahumara indians who are cave and cliff dwellers,

I will take you to enjoy the different habitats where those endemic birds dwell such as sierra la laguna , San Jose Estuary or join me birding the Peninsula Tip to Top where we can enjoy many feathers , fins , food & folklore. or join me Birding Copper Canyon home of hummingbirds & Tarahumara Tribe's cave & cliff dwellers .

Area Birds

Xantus Hummingbird, belding's yellowthroath , cape pygmy owl , san lucas robin , vizcaino thrasher , gray thrasher, bairdÃ's junco Military Macaw , mexican jay , tiger heron , cinnamon's rump seedeater , san lucas vireo, Harris's hawlk , Phyrruloxia , california gnatcatchers are some of the targeted birds along with many resident, migrants & wintering birds you can enjoy and photograph when I lead your holidays
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, pelagic birding , photography, hiking, butterflies,whale-watching , seaturtle-watching, stargazing, sea-lion watching, sport fishing, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking , scuba-dive , nature watching , sunrise hiking,

Travel: train, bus, car, walking , hiking , trekking, mule packing , backpacking,

Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, vineyard, outdoors, food-crawl, nature center, nature spot, beach, Estuary, ocean, architecture, rancho, old villages , old missions, indian reservoir



DCrow



Maps
Ciudad de MexicoCiudad de MexicoMexico


Available
Anytime

Languages
English
Note
I'm an American who has lived and worked in Mexico for 16 years. I've been a professor of International Studies at the Centro de Investigacion y Docencia Economicas (CIDE) since 2010. I'm 50, married, two kids (13 and 10, the oldest of which also likes birding). I've been birding since October, 2015; it's a wonderful hobby for me! I occasionally travel for conferences and research, and am keen on meeting local birders that can recommend hot spots and perhaps accompany me. Besides English, I'm fluent in Spanish.

My professional Web page is www.investigadores.cide.edu/crow. I'm also on Facebook (David Crow), and have posted lists on eBird.
Area
Wonderful urban birding in many parks and ecological reserves in and around Mexico City. Nearly 1,100 species in Mexico, of which around 350 are within Mexico City limits
Interests
Nature: birdwatching, swimming, beach Travel: stroll, walking, hiking, climbing, train, bus, car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant, club, monument, arboretum, architecture appreciation Attend: concert, ballet, dance show, theatre, live music, sports event, convention, political rally, protest, competition, swap Participate: night life, dance, rock, country, classical, hiphop, rap, swing, social games Hobbies: music (play jazz, classical, rock guitar), reading (novels, poetry)

 
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William Canto Cruz




Maps
Rio LagartosYucatanMexico

Available
Anytime

Languages
English and Spanish
Birding Pal

Note
I'm certified guide I love the birds I'm biologist and specialist on Yucatan peninsula birds, I expend many years looking for the best hotspots in Yucatan to see a lot of beautiful birds let's go birding.

Im know all about Yucatan peninsula birds. We have more than 550 species in the three states, Yucatan, Campeche and Quintana Roo, we can birding around and watch more tan 100 species in one day, Yucatan wren, Black-throated bobwhite, Mexican sheartail its only an example of the endemics and amazing birds we can find.
Birding Pal

Area
Biosphere reserve, wetlands, scrub forest, medium forest, Estuary, mangroves, rainforest, cactus forest, grassland, wetlands, Mayan ruins, Yucatan, Campeche and Quintana Roo

Area Birds

Endemic of Yucatan, migratory, resident, specialties, neotropical birds, Yucatan wren, Black-throated bobwhite, Mexican sheartail
Birding Pal

Interests
Birding guide




Joel Ortega



Maps
MeridaYucatanMexico

Company
Al Aire Libre MX


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English
Birding Pal

Note
Birds are my job, my hobby, my passion, and now my goal is to offer you memorable birding experiences in the Yucatan Peninsula.

As a wildlife biologist I had participated on several research and conservation projects, such as bird diversity in natural protected areas, nesting ecology, bioacoustics and behavior research. I am very interested in the sustainable development of local communities, that is why in most of the tours we get support from the people of the community for food, local guidance and lodging.

I am also an official nature guide certified by the Mexican government which makes me improve safety and quality in the service. I am also co-owner of a tour company named Al Aire Libre MX which offers low impact nature experiences.

I can arrange itineraries for every kind of trip; for experts or beginners, for solo travelers or families, from one day tours to multiday tours based in your targets species and places that you are interested to visit in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Guiding rates start at $120 (plus transportation or other expenses necessary for the tour). Please, feel free to ask for full day tours, all inclusive, and multiday tours. A small discount and a souvenir is provided for all Birding Pal Members
Birding Pal

Area
All the Yucatan Peninsula (Yucatan, Quintana Roo and Campeche states):

- Celestun Biosphere Reserve
- Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve
- Yucatan coast
- Merida sorroundings
- Xocen Reserve
- Ek Balam area
- Chichen Itza area
- Uxmal area
- Cozumel Island
- Calakmul area
- Riviera Maya área
- Coba

Area Birds

All endemics and specialties of the Yucatan Peninsula: Black-throated Bobwhite, Ocellated Turkey, American Flamingo, Ornate Hawk-Eagle, Rufous-necked Wood-Rail, Zenaida Dove, Ruddy Crake, Yucatan Poorwill, Yucatan Nightjar, Mexican Sheartail, Cozumel Emerald, Yucatan Woodpecker, Yellow-lored Parrot, Yucatan Flycatcher, Yucatan Vireo, Cozumel Vireo, Yucatan Jay, Yucatan Wren, Rose-throated Tanager, Gray-throated Chat, Orange Oriole
Birding Pal




VidalPrado



Maps
SayulitaNayaritMexico

Company
Sayulita Birdwatching


Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English
Note
Area
San Blas, San Pancho Estuary




JesperBayJacobsen



Maps
ZapopanJaliscoMexico

Company
naturewatch.dk


Available
Anytime

Languages
Danish, English and Spanish
Note
Whether you only have a few hours to your disposal or are thinking about doing a longer trip I offer you my professional service as guide, driver or tour planner.

From the coast to the high volcanoes the beautiful states of Colima and Jalisco have a lot to offer to both the casual and the target oriented birder. More than 600 species have been seen in the area and situated on the Central West Coast of Mexico the region is truly an endemic hotspot.

Of all the about 100 endemic species that Mexico hosts, you can see up to 40 only in this restricted area. During a focused one week trip you are likely to see most or all of them, and a total species list around 300 or more can be expected, depending on the time of year.

The number of endemics in the Yucatan peninsula is less, about 15, and you're likely to see fewer species in total compared to the Colima-Jalisco area, but what you don't get in species numbers you'll get in pure magic while birding under the Caribbean sky, in between cenotes and overgrown ruins in an endless ocean of jungle. In a week all endemics are almost guaranteed!

Please visit my website www.naturewatch.dk to check out my prices and to find out more about all the great birds and places you'll experience when you decide to come.

I love birding and have been doing it for almost 30 years. Most of them I have spent in Denmark and Europe, but I have been birding on several continents, and for the last 10 years I've been focusing entirely on Mexico. Identification, listing and photography are my main interests in combination with traveling, and it is always a pleasure to get the opportunity to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with like minded spirits.

I'm based in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, and will often be able to do quick trips if you're in town and want to go birding with short notice. Otherwise longer time is normally needed to be able to prepare your trip well. One or the other, you are always welcome to contact me with any question, doubt or comment.

Look forward to hear from you!
Area
Colima, Aguascalientes, Jalisco and the Yucatan peninsula

E. Ay Pena



Maps
Tulum, Quintana Roo, MexicoQuintana Roo, MexicoMexico


Available
Anytime

Languages
English
Note
Hi everybody, my name it's Eddy a local Mayan guide of the area. I have a passion of the birds and nature and really love to share and explain everything about my roots.

If you are looking for a real Mayan local guide who's help you to find birds around the jungle no matter if you are a beginner, avid birder or photographer I can really add to you needs to give you the best experience of you life.

On this trip we are going to visit different points and spots around Muyil, ruins and Sian Ka'an where you will enjoy the walk and the beauty of the Birds.

I'll be really glad to plan your trip for you anyway if you want one day, half day or many days birding.
Intetrests
Nature: birdwatching, twitching, photography, hiking, butterflies, fishing, sport fishing, boating, skiing, swimming, surfing, snowmobiling, sky diving
Travel: car, hitchhiking, biking, long walk, backpack, canoe, portage, dog sled, snow mobile
Visit: tourist site, museum, restaurant
Area
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Tulum Muyil Sian Ka'an Cozumel Rio Lagartos South of Quintana Roo
Area birds
Yucatan Jay, Yucatan Wren, Yucatan Woodpecker, Yucatan Flycatcher, Rose Throated Tanager Ocellated turkey, Mayan Antthrush , Ivory Billed Woodcreeper, Green Jay, Mexican Sheartail, Turquoise Browed Motmot, Gray Headed Tanager, Collared Trogon, Black Headed Trogon, Keel Billed Toucan, Collared Aracari, Roadside Hawk, Red Capped Manakin, Northern Barred Woodcreeper, Crane Hawk, Red Crowned Ant Tanager, Tawny Crowned Greenlet



Miguel

Maps
TulumTulumMexico

Company
Mexico Kan Tours


Available
Anytime

Languages
English, Spoanish
Note
I have been guiding in archaeological sites and nature reserves in the Yucatan for the past 10 years. In the last six years I have guided many satisfied birders with the company I work with (MEXICO KAN TOURS) in Sian Ka'an around Muyil.

I am very interested also in mesoamerican archaeology, nature and sustainable living. In my tours I like to give visitors interesting information about the area with birds as the main topic.
Area
Tulum




E. Antonio Martinez

Maps
OaxacaMexico

Available
Anytime

Languages
English, Spanish
Note
I was born in the village of Teotiltlan de Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico. At the age of 8, because of my father's influence, I became interested in nature, birds, and tourism. Ever since then, I have devoted my life to ecology and the wonders of the natural world, especially birds. I have birded and researched birds in Mexico for 13 years. In 2006, I was certified as a federal guide by the Secretary of Tourism in Mexico City. I have also studied archeology and anthropology. In 2008, I received a scholarship from the Long Point Bird Observatory in Ontario, Canada, to advance my birding skills. I worked as a field biologist focusing on the migration of passerines, and I honed my skills as a bird bander. In addition I study bird migration in Mexico, work for the Alamos wild lands alliance and the Navopatia Field station in southern Sonora but I also do private bird guiding, I lead bird-watching trips for passengers on cruise ships that dock at Huatulco, Mexico. I also organize and compile data for the Oaxaca Christmas Bird Count. I speak English and I am available for any trips all over Oaxaca and Chiapas. http://mexico-birding.com/



E. Canul

Maps
Rio LagartosYucatanMexico

Available
Anytime

Languages
English, Spanish
Note
Here in the state of Yucatan we have 432 of the 540 bird species registered for the entire Yucatan peninsula. Just in Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve more than 350 different bird species have been recorded.



Luis Ku Quinones


Motmot Nature Tours


Maps
Cancun, Riviera Maya in Q. RooYucatanMexico

Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English
Birding Pal

Note
Luis ku was born in Yucatan and studied in the University of Yucatan.

He worked for 17 years in the Botanical Garden, Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin on Puerto Morelos. Quintana Roo. Mexico.

Luis is a specialist Birding & Bird-Photography guide in the Yucatan Peninsula and Chiapas. Mexico and one of the qualified specialist in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.

Luis has been guiding biologist, bird lovers, Photographers and others specialists in the field as a birder he has spent the last 20 years searching for the best places to find birds around the Yucatan Peninsula. Mexico.
Birding Pal

Area
Luis Ku ( Motmot Nature Tours) arrange Birding & Bird-Photography from:
Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel Island and Tulum, Quintana Roo. Mexico for one, two, three or more than 10 days to:
- Sian Ka'an, Biosphere Reseve
- Coba and Punta Laguna, Monkey Reserve
- Toh Reserve in Puerto Morelos
- Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Vigia Chico Road

Others Birding & Bird-Photography are:
- Sian Ka'an and to visit Tulum Ruins
- Birding in Coba and to visit Chichen Itza ruins
- Birding in Rio Lagartos
- Kohunlich, Calakmul, Campeche and Hormiguero Ruins ( three days )
Birding Pal

Birds to see our visit:
Thicket Tinamou, King Vulture, Crested Guan, Great Currasow, Ocellated Turkey, Black-throated Bobwhite, Rufous- necked Wood-Rail, Limpkin, Zenaida Dove, Blue Ground-Dove, Gray- Fronted Dove, Caribbean Dove, Yellow-lored Parrot, Mangrove Cuckoo, Lesser Roadrunner, Smooth-billed Ani, Vermiculated Screech-Owl, Black- headed, Gartered and Collared Trogons, Turquoise browed and Lesson's Motmots, Collared Aracari, Keel-billed Toucan, Yucatan Woodpecker, Black- faced Antthrush, Yucatan Flycatcher, Gray-collared Becard, Yucatan Jay, Blackbird Gray-throated Chat, Rose-throated Tanager, Yellow- Winged Tanager, Green-backed Sparrow, Orange Oriole and Cozumel Island: Cozumel Emerald, Cozumel Wren, Cozumel Vireo, Yucatan Vireo, and so on



J. Valdes

Maps
MonterreyNuevo LeonMexico

Available
Anytime

Languages
Spanish, English
Note
I guide birding trips in Monterrey, Mazatlan and Sinaloa. I also have a job researching the threatened Thick-billed Parrots in Chihuahua and the Maroon-fronted Parrots in Nuevo Leon and Coahuila states. Been part of this research projects I have got the knowledge of the presence of many others endangered and endemic bird species, over the past 8 years.