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Mexico Jalisco

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Jalisco is a state in Mexico. The capital of Jalisco is the city of Guadalajara. In the 2005 census, Jalisco had a population of 6,752,113 people. Jalisco is known for being the birthplace of mariachi music.

The state of Jalisco borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the states of Nayarit to the northwest, Zacatecas, and Aguascalientes to the north, Guanajuato to the east, and Colima and Michoacán to the south. It has an area of 79,085 km2 (30,535 sq mi).

Mexico's largest freshwater lake, Lake Chapala, lies within the boundaries of Jalisco.

Jalisco is the center of the Mexican tequila industry, and the town of Tequila, Jalisco, which gave its name to the famous liquor, is located there. The volcanic soil covering much of the state of Jalisco is particularly well suited for the cultivation of the blue agave plant, which is used as the base for tequila.

contributor

Wikipedia
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalisco

useful reading

Fieldguides, CDs etc.

For a selection of appropriate fieldguides and CDs etc see the general Mexico page of Fatbirder...

reserves

Jalisco dry forests

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/nt/nt0217.html
The Jalisco Dry Forests are a region of unparalleled diversity in Mexico. These rich forests, with more than 750 species of plants, are a crucial point in the migratory routes of many birds coming from Canada and the United States each winter...

Jalisco National Parks

http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/mexico/parques/jalisco.html
National parks including Parque Nacional Volcán Nevado de Colima...

trip reports

Travelling Birder
http://www.travellingbirder.com
The Travellingbirder.com birding trip report search engine guides you to 7,000+ birding trip reports on the Internet. You can search for trip reports from a specific country and time of year. Not all these reports are in English. So, if you cant find the trip report you want on this Fatbirder page give them a try!

1998 [February] - Greg Roberts

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/mexico/mexico1/mexico.htm
...Drove to Chamela Biological Research Station (CBS). Birded a dirt road near Chamela town and thorn forest around the station. Overnight at the station`s staff quarters (pre-arranged)...

2002 [April] - Steve Charleton

http://maybank.tripod.com/Mexico/Jalisco-PuertoVallarta-04-2002.htm
Fellow Montreal birdwatcher, Pete Mitchell (and president of Aves Borealis Birding Inc) and myself flew for a week of R&R with our wives to Puerto Vallarta. This was NOT a birdwatching trip, and although we brought binoculars, we did not bring our scopes. However, we had planned to get a day or so of good birdwatching in while we were there...

2002 [February] - Stephen J. Davies and Eric Preston - Jalisco and Colima

http://www.surfbirds.com/mb/trips/colima-sjd-0202.html
Eric Preston and I spent four and a half days birding in the west Mexican states of Colima and Jalisco from January 31st to February 5th 2002. A highlight of the trip was the opportunity to bird the higher elevations on Volcán de Fuego north of Colima. The entire region holds a rich avifauna and we could easily have spent 1-2 weeks here to really do it justice. Nevertheless, just over four days was enough time for a very enjoyable and productive trip, allowing us to see many of the region`s specialties and amass a trip list of 220 species...

2003 [January]

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jwwdvm/birdstuff/trips/colijali/colijali.htm
...these pages are a crude travelogue detailing a recent birding trip to the west coast of Mexico. Having traveled a bit in the Mexican State of Sonora, I ventured farther south in February of 2002 and birded San Blas and the Durango Highway. Finding it hard to get enough of Mexican birding, I began plotting a trip farther south into the States of Colima and Jalisco...

2003 [March] - Neil Osborne

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/mexico/mexico15/mex-03.htm
This report covers a trip to West Mexico ( Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco and Colima) and The Yucatan Peninsula (Yucatan and Quintana Roo).

2004 [December] - Paul Prevett

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/mexico/mexico16/west-mex-dec-04.htm
... This report provides brief updates for some of the familiar birding sites in the 3 west-central regions (5, 6, 7) of the country, reflecting changes we noted that might have relevance for visiting birders. We also give an overview of the birds we saw. Throughout, we use Howells site names and numbering system. Our trip encompassed 22 days from November 18 to December 9, 2004...

2005 [February] - Dave Sargeant

http://www.worldtwitch.com/baja_california_mexico_sargeant.htm
...The directions in Howell are accurate. We could not locate Mexican Hermit, and two visits were required to find Flammulated Flycatcher. We obtained good views of Rosy Thrush-Tanager, as the understorey is fairly open. San Blas Jay was common...

2005 [January] - Blake Maybank - Puerto Vallarta Area

http://maybank.tripod.com/Mexico/Jalisco-Nayarit-12-2004.htm
I recently travelled to the Puerto Vallarta area (hereafter PV) to attend my sisters wedding, and while there I managed to free some time most days for birding, photography, and exploration. PV seems to be best known as the most economical area in Mexico for all-inclusive resort package vacations; it is certainly a bargain compared to Cancun and the Mayan Riviera.

2006 [April] - Allan Welby

http://maybank.tripod.com/Mexico/Jalisco-Nayarit-03-2006.htm
...Once we got to the islands we were able to snorkel for about an hour. The water was extremely cold, but the snorkeling was fantastic. The variety of fish and sea creatures was outstanding...

2006 [January] - Blake Maybank

http://maybank.tripod.com/Mexico/Jalisco-Nayarit-01-2006.htm
In 2006 our club's annual trip was to the Puerto Vallarta area (hereafter PV), a wonderful destination that offered comfortable, affordable accommodations within reach of diverse, productive birding...

2007 [July] - Russ Namitz

http://maybank.tripod.com/Mexico/Nayarit-Sinaloa-07-2007.htm
Two week trip taking in Nayarit, Sinaloa and Jalisco...

2007 [May] - Chris Drysdale

http://maybank.tripod.com/Mexico/Jalisco-Nayarit-04-2007.htm
One week trip to Jalisco, staying at Puerto Vallarta (in Marina Vallarta, 20 minutes drive north of the city centre), with side trips just across the state line to Nayarit, April 24th to May 1st 2007...

tour operators

Birding and Ocean Life at Puerto Vallarta

http://www.earthfoot.org/places/mx009.htm
All birding tours depart from Puerto Vallarta at sunrise (the actual time depends on the season); returning at around 12:30 in the afternoon. We have several easy-to-get-to points of departure, depending on the type of tour and on your hotel`s location, so we`ll need to arrange this at the proper time.

Birding Pal

http://www.birdingpal.org/Mexico.htm
Local birders willing to show visiting birders around their area...

Birding with Eduardo and Elena

http://www.projectamigo.org/BRD.htm
See an array of about 275 species of beautiful birds in the spectacular scenery of the Colima Volcano...

Ecotours de Mexico

http://www.ecotoursvallarta.com/bird_watching.php
The Bay of Banderas is home to a great variety of habitats and ecosystems, ranging from mountains, rivers and creeks, marshy lagoons, tropical forests, mangroves and shorelines. The diversity is so great that we can boast up to 355 different bird species in this area. That`s almost HALF of all bird species found in the U.S. and Canada combined! These are great birding tours, ALWAYS small groups and guided by one of Vallarta`s top birders.

Fieldguides

http://www.fieldguides.com/colima.htm
Next trip Jan 05. Halfway down the Pacific coast of Mexico lie the states of Colima and Jalisco. They comprise a region of lush mountains and dry forest, mangroves and desert--one of the finest birding areas in all of Mexico. The tiny state of Colima, embracing only a little more than 2000 square miles, provides the focus for much of our lowland birding; neighboring Jalisco is our destination for highland habitats...

Open Air Expeditions

http://www.vallartawhales.com/
Choose either the Coastal Bird Walk or the Mountain Bird Hike. We suggest the Coastal Birds if this is your first time birding in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. We will drive you to a local estuary down a road paralleling the river. This is great habitat for Seedeaters, Buntings, Oriols, Kestrels and more. At the estuary, we will use a Spyingscope to scan the Shores and Mangroves for Egrets, Herons, Avocets and Sandpipers. Next we will drive 15 minutes to a fresh water lagoon to view Rails, Coots, Jacanas and Ducks

Sunbird Tours

http://www.sunbirdtours.co.uk/brochure_2003/c_america/mexico/ColimaJalisco2003.htm
The first two days were spent in the coastal lowlands near our hotel - with pre-tour San Blas Jays at the airport for some early arrivals. The Playa de Oro road produced the usual suite of thorn-forest birds, dominated by Myiarchus flycatchers, and with Citreoline Trogons, Streak-backed Orioles, Mexican Parrotlets, two male Red-breasted Chats, electric-bright Orange-breasted Buntings, and dainty Godman`s Euphonias...

Wildlife Connection

http://www.wildlifeconnection.com/
Bird watching is a fascinating outdoor activity. Due to its geographical position, Puerto Vallarta is, without a doubt, a perfect location, where on a relatively small area, we can observe a great variety of birds. Wildlife Connection offers you the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable encounter with these birds, surrounded by exuberant vegetation and in the company of biologists who will share with you their experience and knowledge...

Wings

http://wingsbirds.com/tours/view/6
Next trip: Tuesday 8 February to Saturday 19 February 2005. Mexico is noted for its spectacular and varied avifauna and its remarkable diversity of habitats. Nowhere is this variety better represented than in the tiny state of Colima and surrounding areas of Jalisco. We`ll travel from pristine Pacific beaches to deliciously cool montane forests on the Volcanes del Colima, whose majestic twin peaks dominate the region. Some 400 species occur in this small area, including more than 40 of Mexico`s 100 or so endemics...

places to stay

Casa de las Flores B&B

http://www.mexonline.com/flores.htm
Casa de las Flores Bed & Breakfast in Tlaquepaque - Guadalajara is a restored, turn of the century adobe home in a traditional neighborhood. When you open our doors you will find English-speaking hosts, large flower-filled gardens, and spacious accommodations waiting to greet you.