Birding

Where Are You Birding This Fourth Weekend of April 2013?

April 25, 2013 by Mike 4 Comments

Magnificent Frigatebirds soaring over Mexico’s Isla Isabel
(These weren’t the only amazing birds James enjoyed at Isla Isabel!)

Avian migration may come in a trickle or a torrent depending on time of year, weather patterns, and mysterious phenomena known only to wild animals and wealthy farmers. Early spring, which is still the season where I live, releases new species a few at a time. What is the state of migration where you are?

I’ll be scanning my local skies for Western New York’s newest arrivals. Corey will be keeping it local too. How about you? Where will you be this weekend and will you be birding? Share your plans in the comments below.

Whatever your plans this weekend, make time to enjoy SkyWatch Friday. Also be sure to come back Monday to share your best bird of the weekend!

April weekend

Written by Mike

Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but he's also a traveler who fully expects to see every bird in the world. Besides founding 10,000 Birds in 2003, Mike has also created a number of other entertaining but now extirpated nature blog resources, particularly the Nature Blog Network and I and the Bird.

4 Comments

Steffi April 25, 2013 at 3:42 pm
Great photo for SWF! Looks like a beautiful island and really good place to relax.Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend!
HansHB April 25, 2013 at 4:23 pm
Lovely photo! Interesting to study detals!
Eileen April 25, 2013 at 6:54 pm
Pretty scene and capture of the Frigatebirds!
Pat O'Donnell April 26, 2013 at 1:33 pm
Migration has pretty much come and gone in Costa Rica although shorebirds are probably still passing through. I might look for them tomorrow. If not, I hope to bird somewhere in Costa Rica.