Bird Watching in Mazatlán
There is bird watching in Mazatlán.
There are over 300 migratory bird species that pass through the state of Sinaloa every year because of Sinaloa's wetlands, islands, estuaries, and mangroves and it's geographical location on the Pacific Migratory corridor.
In Mazatlán, which is in Sinaloa, you can easily see sea birds, water birds, and shore birds.
You can see birds at various places in Mazatlán such as the Estero Del Yugo eco-preserve, Mazatlan Aquarium, Observatory 1873, and along any beach.
There have also been bird watching workshops and tours in Mazatlán in the past.
Estero Del Yugo Eco-Preserve
The Estero Del Yugo eco-preserve is a little known area that is the best place for bird watching in Mazatlán.
It has trails, lagoons, and forested areas. There are many animals that inhabit the preserve, including crocodiles so be careful! There are guided tours available. It is worth a few hours to visit if you are interested in seeing birds.
The Estero Del Yugo eco-preserve is located near Cerritos in the north part of Mazatlán. It is actually across the main street, Sabalo Cerritos, parallel to Playa Bruja. Enter at the corner of Sabalo Cerritos and Carretera Habal. It is open from 9am-5pm on weekdays. Cost is US$5 for a day, US$15 for a week, US$30 for a monthly pass.
Hours: It is open from 9am-5pm on weekdays.
Cost: US$5 for a day, US$15 for a week, US$30 for a monthly pass.
Telephone: 52 669-989-8700 ext 260 (for booking guided tours)
Mazatlán Aquarium Bird Show and Bird Aviary
The Mazatlán Aquarium (Acuario Mazatlán) has a bird show and a bird aviary.
The bird show is cute and uses a bunch of parrots to do stupid tasks!
There is also an aviary with many tropical birds such as toucans, macaws, and cockatoos.
Mazatlán Aquarium Bird Photos
Bird show at aquarium in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Bird show at aquarium in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Bird aviary at aquarium in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Mazatlán Observatory 1873 Bird Aviary
The Mazatlán Observatory 1873 (Observatorio 1873) has a bird aviary they call 'The El Nido Mexican Bird Sanctuary' that has more than 70 species of exotic birds from the region.
Among the birds are rescued parrots. They also have flamingos and Tucans!
If you are on the guided tour, you sometimes can see them feed the parrots with your assistance. The parrots will even land on you!
Mazatlán Observatory 1873 Bird Photos
Flamingos in Mazatlán Observatory 1873 Aviary in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Parrots in Mazatlán Observatory 1873 Aviary in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Parrots in Mazatlán Observatory 1873 Aviary in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Bird Watching on the Beach in Mazatlán
You can usually see a number of different types of sea and shore birds just by walking down any beach in Mazatlán.
It is quite common to see pelicans dive-bombing to get fish, especially along the beaches in front of the Malecon and the Golden Zone beaches. You will also see lots of seagulls especially when you are eating at a beachfront open-air restaurant!
Birdwatchers Mazatlan Workshops
In October 2021, there were posters around the Golden Zone looking for ex-pat participants to attend a series of bird watching workshops on Zoom that would take place during November 2021. The workshops were free, but were only for serious bird watchers.
The workshops were for birdwatchers protecting migratory birds in Mazatlán. It was part of a bi-national conservation effort where they would explore unique natural sites to observe migratory bires with other experts and learn what you can do to conserve then while people are in Mazatlán.
We couldn't find any other information about these workshops or whether they would happen again in 2022 or not.
Mazatlan Birding Tours
There is one bird watching tour in Mazatlan that is advertised on the internet. We actually doubt that it runs on a regular basis. We would check with the tour representative at any major hotel to confirm if the tour is actually running.