Birding in Big Bend

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Created on Monday, 30 January 2012 12:17

Published on Monday, 30 January 2012 12:17

Written by Abe Connally

Among the many activities available in Big Bend National Park that highlight the region's diversity of wildlife, birding can be enjoyable and promising. Big Bend engulfs a vast area, bounded by the the rushing Rio Grande valley to the south, containing high peaks in the Chisos Mountains, and boasting both desert and forest climates between the two. It embodies the very diversity that makes America great, providing countless opportunities to spot more than 450 birds in one area.

But hit any Big Bend trail with a pair of binoculars and a field guide, and you may find that birding isn't as easy as you'd think. Enter Birding Big Bend, a premier bird-watching guide service, ready to help you maximize your visit to Big Bend with as many bird sightings as possible.

Birding Big Bend is run by Mark Flippo, who served thirty years with the National Park Service, seventeen of which in Big Bend itself. His experience and knowledge of birds in the region is extensive, a result of years of educating others about the diversity of Big Bend's wildlife, especially that of bird life. Now retired from federal service, Mark dedicates himself to birding, maintaining a sharp focus on his lifelong love of birds. Flippo helps others enjoy the natural beauty of West Texas's winged inhabitants through his knowledge and passion for wildlife. He conducts guided birding tours in Big Bend along with his wife, Kym Flippo.

You can go to Birding Big Bend's website for trip details and prices, but you can be assured that the knowledge Mark brings to the experience is worth every penny. Why? Because Big Bend's diversity isn't easy to take in all in one day. With its sprawling 800,000 acres of desert, grassland, forest, and more, you may feel lost as to where to go first. Birding Big Bend can help you with this, since they customize every birding itinerary to your needs and desires, as well as to the season. You can dramatically enhance your chances of success with a keen birding expert at the helm of the trip.

Trips are also customized according to your health and age. So whether you're looking to hike mountain country or go for an easier walk along a flat trail, Mark and crew can make sure your comfort, health, and safety are maximized at all times. You can go alone with Mark or take along a couple of friends. Whatever itinerary you prefer or need, remember to take along some binoculars or a camera. You'll want to capture your first sighting of the day, be it a wild turkey or a curve-billed thrasher!

Start your next Big Bend Birding adventure here!