By Star Tribune staff
From Star Tribune
Planning a birding road trip? Whether you’re going by hike, bike, car, or plane, some planning will help you make the most of the trip. Here are some tips from birders and travel planners:
- Study a regional field guide to know what birds to expect in your destination for the given time of year.
- Consult online resources to find out what birds have been sighted recently along your route. The Cornell Lab’s eBird service (eBird.org) and other online databases assembled by the American Birding Association (ABA.org) can help narrow your focus. See BirdCast.info to track migration.
- Identify the target birds that you hope to spot.
- Plan your route. Google Maps’ trip planner is a helpful tool that lets you find nearby lodging and eateries and add notes about each destination. See Routific.com/blog/google-maps-trip-planner
- Check the weather forecast along your route to help you pack.
Planning the ultimate birding trip: BirdNote.org/explore/field-notes/2018/06/plan-your-next-birding-trip
Destination birding travel tips: HolbrookTravel.com/blog/birding/ten-tips-planning-your-birding-trip
Birding while biking: FWS.gov/story/birding-while-biking and 365DaysOfBirds.com/2022/07/13/ebike-birding
Is hiking your thing? Check out ABA.org/aba-area-birding-trails
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