{"id":2899,"date":"2014-05-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/birdhousesupply.com\/?p=2899"},"modified":"2017-05-19T19:36:51","modified_gmt":"2017-05-19T19:36:51","slug":"the-usas-best-birding-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdhousesupply.com\/blog\/the-usas-best-birding-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"The USA\u2019s Best Birding Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For most of the year bird watching means looking out the window and relaxing in the backyard. We set out our mini-ecology support stations and welcome in our feathered neighbors. Everything \u201ccool\u201d is local and our bird feeders<\/a>, waterers<\/a> and nesting houses<\/a> embrace a stunning array of avian species. Being a static birder is the easiest and most relevant way to be a hands-on environmental helper.<\/p>\n

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A birder is always \u201con patrol\u201d for ornithological experiences (while pulling weeds in the garden, your author witnessed bald eagles, juvenile and adults, languidly pushing their way towards the west!). And each one is an amazing treat. But, there is nothing quite like travel.<\/p>\n

Mark Twain informs us that:<\/p>\n

\u201cTravel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness… Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Well, you really can\u2019t argue with that. Fill up those feeders and dust off the suitcase\u2026it\u2019s time to expand the mind and pound the birder trail!<\/p>\n

Best Birdwatching Destinations<\/h2>\n

When choosing birding areas consider geography and climate.<\/p>\n

Birds choose the area to be in based on resources, weather and the season that best provides what they need. Weather can bring unexpected visitors such as the pelagic or tropical birds that often pop up after hurricanes.<\/p>\n

While many species readily overlap into areas, don\u2019t think of birding as visiting states. Birds don\u2019t! Plan your trip to encompass ranges such as the Florida Panhandle, the Smoky Mountains, Delta wetlands, barrier islands, prairie, migration wetlands or the basin of the Rio Grande.<\/strong> The best birding sites are in every state. There are too many to mention \u2013 really. Let’s keep that fact going and continue to expand the resources for wildlife!<\/p>\n

Southwest and West<\/h3>\n

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Ahhh, the ruddy swathes of sweeping sandstone the Navajo called home, the overwhelming grandeur of buttes and the pignon pines and iconic saguaro, if you can tear your eyes away from the humbling landscape, you won\u2019t miss out on the birds.<\/p>\n

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Visit the home of Coyote\u2019s nemesis, Roadrunner, and witness the spectacular silhouettes of golden eagles. If you are planning your trip don\u2019t forget Arizona\u2019s \u201cSouthwest Wings\u201d<\/a> festival.<\/p>\n