AREA DAY TRIPS

Birding, Hiking and Tours

Birds are a real draw to the Gila National Forest and Silver City area. The natural habitat on the Lodge grounds is home to many resident and migrant bird species. Walk the grounds or sit by the pond with binoculars and see many of them all through the year. To name a few :


  • Four species of Jay: Mexican, Stellar's, Scrub, and Pinon
  • Swainson's, Black, and Zone-tailed Hawks, and Golden Eagle possible
  • Numerous songbirds - warblers, vireos, local and migratory
  • Woodpeckers including Lewis' Woodpecker
  • Hummingbirds that are resident and migrants from Mexico


The Silver City area has many types of habitat - plant life and elevation - supporting the wide range of bird and animal life you will find here. [ Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society ]

A small brown and white bird perched on a fence post

Bear Mountain Birding:

Talk, Lunch & Walk

Saturdays - May 3rd and May 10th, 2025

Saturdays - September 6th and 13th, 2025

with Devyn Scott

Very Limited Registration - 12 guests each session.

We are happy to announce that Devyn will be offering tours of the Bear Mountain property for bird watching.
Devyn will speak about the bird species of the area, Cafe Oso Azul will provide lunch, and Devyn will guide a bird sighting walk on the property. A wonderful day trip.
Sign up is limited to 12.
The cost is $60. Per person.
Starting time 10:30 AM.
Call us to reserve your space.

Schedule an excursion:

→ for day hikes, petroglyphs, and Gila Cliff Dwellings, Miriam - 575-313-2180

→  for birding outings, Devyn - (847) 660-4816 or gilabirdguiding@gmail.com