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Go in the early morning for gorgeous peek-a-boo lake views and the chance to chat with knowledgeable bird-watchers.—Midwest Living, 12 June 2026 Trails wind through black mangrove forests, pine flatwoods, and scrub habitats popular with bird-watchers and hikers.—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 The landfill, called a relleno sanitario in Spanish, sits on the outskirts of the city and is well known to bird-watchers as an avian hotspot.—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 14 May 2026 Chicago Park District officials announced last week that bird-watchers observed nesting activity starting in February in Park 597 along the Calumet River on the city's Southeast Side.—ABC News, 13 May 2026 The farthest stretches of the South American continent are a strong draw for bird-watchers, National Geographic author and birding expert Noah Strycker said.—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 10 May 2026 This Gulf Coast town knows how to turn on the charm for everyone, from artists to bird-watchers to anglers.—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 The results showed that expert bird-watchers had structural brain differences compared with novices, regardless of age.—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 Pea said approximately 400 bird species have been documented on the river over the years, and the area attracts bird-watchers from across the United States and beyond, particularly when rare sightings are reported on apps like eBird.—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026