Trails

	Colorado Birding Trail - Join us on the Colorado Birding Trail and experience a wildlife adventure of your own! Explore Colorado’s incredible diversity of wildlife and the habitats they depend on in an unbelievably spectacular setting. From the dry grasslands of the short-grass prairie to the snowy peaks of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado has more than 400 species of birds for you to seek, find and observe in a seemingly endless variety of fantastic habitats. See you on the trail! Southeastern Colorado Birding Trail Map Southwestern Colorado Birding Trail Map
	Great Florida Birding Trail - The Great Florida Birding Trail (GFBT) is a program of the FWC. At its core is a network of 489 sites throughout Florida selected for their excellent birdwatching or bird education opportunities. This 2000-mile, self-guided highway trail is designed to conserve and enhance Florida's bird habitat by promoting birdwatching activities, conservation education and economic opportunity.
	Oregon Birding Trail - This website is your guide to Oregon's amazing diversity: nearly 500 species of birds in spectacular landscapes ranging from sandy beaches to verdant forests, from desert playas to alpine meadows. There are downloadable guides for the four completed trails, and you can learn more about plans for expanding the Oregon Birding Trail network.
	North Carolina Birding Trail - Our Trail is more than just lines on a map. It physically links great bird watching sites and birders with communities, businesses and other local historical and educational attractions. Efforts to develop the North Carolina Birding Trail began in October 2003. As of summer 2009, the Trail is now complete across the entire state - coastal plain, piedmont, and mountain regions.
	Nebraska Birding Trail - Ask almost any American birder to associate Nebraska with a single bird species, and the likely response will be "cranes!" It is true that Nebraska’s Platte Valley annually hosts the largest concentration of sandhill cranes occurring anywhere in the world, a half-million or so, and is the most often used stopover point for whooping cranes between their wintering and breeding grounds. We sincerely hope the over 400 public-access birding sites described here will bring you to Nebraska, where both the horizons and the birding opportunities are endless.
	Great Texas Wildlife Trails - Whether you are a birder, a wildlife enthusiast, or just ready to discover the wildlife Texas has to offer, we have a map that makes it easy for you. These driving trails will direct you to the best spots in the state to observe wildlife such as birds, butterflies, bats or pronghorns. Texas is the perfect place to view wildlife; the Lone Star State is one of the top birding destinations in the world and is rich in its diverse species of wildlife. Along the trails, you will be captivated by all there is to do and local communities will welcome you with plenty of Texas hospitality.
	Alabama Birding Trails- The Alabama Tourism Department has recognized the need to provide these wildlife enthusiasts with an experience throughout the state and has initiated the Alabama Birding Trails development project. Alabama’s diverse habitat offers ecotourists an opportunity to view a variety of bird species, unique geological features, and unusual or uncommon plants while also contributing to the economies of Alabama’s towns and cities.
	Montana Birding and Nature Trail- From migrating golden eagles tracing the Rocky Mountain Front in spring to pronghorn racing the prairie winds, Montana is rich in wildlife and natural beauty. As you travel, spend time outdoors with binoculars ready. Take hikes. Float rivers. Delve into local history and culture. Stay in B&Bs, guest ranches and lodge. Drive less to see more. Remember to practice climate-friendly travel (see our tips under Going Birding).
	Kansas Birding Trail - An Attraction Development Grant from the Kansas Division of Travel and Tourism assisted in the creation of the Kansas Wildlife and Natural Heritage Trails project. Additional support was provided by contributions to Audubon of Kansas by individuals and businesses, including Amvestors Financial Corporation, The Williams Companies Foundation, and Tallgrass Surgical Center.
	Great Washington State Birding Trail - Along the Great Washington State Birding Trail, you’ll find the best places for the best bird watching in the Evergreen State. Six routes are completed, described in full-color maps with original artwork by Ed Newboold of birds along the routes, plus descriptions of habitat, access, and when to go.
	Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail - From the Atlantic Ocean on Virginia's eastern border, to the towering Mt. Rogers at its southwest corner, the Commonwealth includes every bird and animal habitat that occurs naturally between Maine and Florida. The state also offers a long history, rich culture, and tradition of warm hospitality to welcome visitors. Within Virginia's 43,000 square miles of diverse natural habitat, you can find some 400 species of birds, 250 species of fish, 150 species of terrestrial and marine animals, 150 species of amphibians and reptiles, and a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates. The Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail celebrates this diversity. In fact, it is the first statewide program of its kind in the United States. In Virginia, three phases of the trail link wildlife viewing sites throughout the state.
	California Central Coast Birding Trail - California's Central Coast is strategically located on the Pacific Flyway and features 83 prime birding sites in four counties: Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura. Within these four counties are eight Globally Important Bird Areas. In proper habitat and season, nearly 300 bird species can be reliably found along the trail.
	Pennsylvania Birding Trail - Pennsylvania is the keystone state for birdwatching during seasonal bird migration. With more than 400 species of birds documented in the state, including 186 breeding species of birds, a visitor to Pennsylvania will find year round opportunity to engage in birdwatching.
	Idaho Birding Trail - The Idaho Birding Trail (IBT) is a network of sites and side-trips that provides the best viewing opportunities to see birds in Idaho. With 175 sites and about 2,000 miles of trail, the birding trail represents a collection of bird watching hotspots, diverse habitats, and a glimpse of Idaho's rich natural heritage. Twenty-two sites are designated as Blue Ribbon sites. These are "the best of the best" bird viewing opportunities in Idaho. A state House resolution in 2006 recognizes the Idaho Birding Trail as the official state birding trail. So enjoy the many feathered jewels of the Gem State, happy birding, and welcome!
	Great Wisconsin Birding Trail - The Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail is a mapped auto trail that reaches into every area of the state. Full-color viewing guides with maps and descriptions of every site leads the nature traveler to warblers, shorebirds, eagles, loons, cranes and all manner of mammals found in some of the states premier wildlife venues. Outstanding natural resources make this an exceptional trail. The public has nominated National forest sites, State Natural Areas, county, city and State Parks, private museums, nature centers and US Fish & Wildlife Service properties for inclusion in the project. A system was used to asses each site and those that ranked highest in the process were placed in the project.
	Delaware Birding Trail - The creation of the Delaware Birding Trail was a one and a half year collaborative effort by Delaware Audubon, Delmarva Ornithological Society, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Its purpose is to educate, inform and encourage both instate and out of state birders to experience the wealth of birdlife Delaware has to offer. Internationally known as the Shorebird Capital of the world, the bay shoreline along Kent and Sussex counties, in both spring and fall, is teeming with hundreds of thousands of migratory shorebirds. But the abundance of birds calling Delaware home or just taking a needed rest stop does not end with shorebirds. Fall and winter bring hawk migration along with thousands of waterfowl and the snow goose spectacle, and spring and summer begin with colorful migrant songbirds and end with the breeding season.
	Maine Birding Trail - The creation of the and the snow goose spectacle, and spring and summer begin with colorful migrant songbirds and end with the breeding season.
	New Jersey Birding and Wildlife Trail - New Jersey enjoys a wide variety of distinct habitats, many of which are the subject of intensive conservation efforts. From highland mountains, to pineland forests, to sandy beaches, to scenic rivers and windswept bayshore marshlands, it is the assortment of natural resources that results in tremendous diversity in the state’s wildlife. In fact, due to its location on the Atlantic flyway, its relatively small size and undeniable abundance of wildlife, it is New Jersey that boasts the highest density of wildlife per square mile of any state in the nation! New Jersey, the fourth smallest state, hosts over 325 birds species, 90 mammal species, 79 reptile and amphibian species and over 400 species of fish in its 8,722 square miles.
	Great Plains Trail of Oklahoma - From prairie chickens to "horny" toads, scissortail flycatchers to elk, the private lands of Western Oklahoma are home to a diversity of unique and interesting wildlife species. The Great Plains Trail of Oklahoma was developed to take advantage of Oklahoma’s small-town hospitality and showcase the many wildlife species that can be seen. The Great Plains Trail covers 1,777 miles and includes 33 counties.