Natural Riches
Bird
Watching
The Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area has recorded more than 320 different species of birds (that’s almost a third of the country's total!). This region is booming with so much wildlife, both native and migratory that it is considered one of the places with the greatest biodiversity in Mexico.
Of the species that can be observed in the area, approximately half are residents and the other half are migratory. Among the most common resident birds are: the black-winged stilt, the magpie, the brown spring, the magnificent frigatebird, the aura, the green heron, the cormorant, chachalacas, parakeets, white ibis, brown boobies, golden-foot heron and the cardinal.
Some migratory birds you can catch a glimpse of are the white pelican, the blue heron, the roseate spoonbill, boat-billed heron, anhinga, spoonbill, and the stork.
Of the species that can be observed in the area, approximately half are residents and the other half are migratory. Among the most common resident birds are: the black-winged stilt, the magpie, the brown spring, the magnificent frigatebird, the aura, the green heron, the cormorant, chachalacas, parakeets, white ibis, brown boobies, golden-foot heron and the cardinal.
Some migratory birds you can catch a glimpse of are the white pelican, the blue heron, the roseate spoonbill, boat-billed heron, anhinga, spoonbill, and the stork.
Our tips
for travellers
Do not forget
When doing this activity do not forget to bring enough water to hydrate yourself, organic mosquito repellent, a cap and comfortable shoes.Where
If you wish to begin your trip to the Ecological Reserve of Aztlan Park, you can enter through the bicycle path or by walking.Time
Visit the mangroves of Barra de Potosi for bird watching. The best times to visit are at sunrise or sunset.
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