During the Mazatlan Bird Festival we will be running daily birding tours to the Tufted Jay Preserve and some of the best birdwatching in Mexico.

Recognized as an important area for bird endemism and richness* the Sierra Madre Occidental pine-oak forests are characterized by a unique and rich variety of flora and fauna created by the “convergence of tropical and temperate influences”. Located 2 hours from Mazatlan at 2,100m (6,800ft) the Tufted Jay Preserve is located in this privileged area and is the best known location for viewing the spectacular and highly endemic Tufted Jay. A wealth of other endemic species like the Military Macaw, White-naped Swift, Mountain Trogon, White-stripped Woodcreeper, Pine Flycatcher, Brown - backed Solitaire, Aztec Thrush, Green-striped Brushfinch, also inhabit these beautiful canyons. We will walk along roads lined with bright wildflowers visited by White-eared, Broad-tailed and Berylline Hummingbirds. Along with Scott’s Oriole, Magnificent and Blue-throated Hummingbirds can be found in bright orange flowers of a parasitic plant which clings to the tall evergreen trees. Mixed bird flocks are common and the usual suspects are the Cresent-chested, Grace’s, Red, and Olive Warblers, along with the Mexican Chickadee and the Bridled Titmouse to name a few.

Level 3 walking-This tour requires the most walking of all the tours

$115 usd/person

Box lunch included.

5:30am to 4:30pm

All birding tours depart from the Hotel Playa Mazatlan, official venue for the Mazatlan Bird Festival