Nomadic Birding
Ready for your first walk?
Here's everything you need to know before you come along.
What a walk is actually like
Casual, early morning (birds are most active then, and it beats the heat), usually 1–2 hours on foot from wherever we've found something good nearby. We'll help with ID, share what we're hearing before we see it, and point out what makes a bird interesting even if it's a common one. No pressure to know anything going in — beginners are genuinely welcome.
Afterward, we'll send you the eBird checklist of everything we found — a nice record of the morning, and a good way to get started with eBird yourself if you haven't already.
What to bring
Closed-toe shoes, water, sun protection, and weather-appropriate layers are on you. Let us know about any medical conditions, mobility needs, or allergies (bee stings, etc.) that would help us plan the walk or respond if something comes up.
Don't have binoculars? Say so when you claim a spot — we usually have a spare pair.
The waiver
Birding outdoors carries some real risk — trails, weather, wildlife, and (when a walk involves driving to a spot) ordinary road risk getting there. We ask everyone to read and acknowledge the waiver before joining — it's quick, and you'll check the same box when you claim a spot on a walk.
Two ways to actually get on a walk
Think we might be nearby? Check Right Now — if we're parked near you and have a walk posted, you can claim a spot straight from that page.
Not near us this week? Tell us where you usually campand we'll reach out when we're planning a leg near you.