Fall & Winter Festival Guide
Share
Ready for the second half of 2025's incredible birding festivals? While spring migration was amazing, fall and winter offer some of the most spectacular birding experiences of the year. Here are the festivals you won't want to miss - plus the perfect gear to wear while you're there!
Festival Lineup
Fall Migration Magic
Cape May Fall Festival
October 16-19, Cape May, NJ
Watch for thousands of raptors, warblers, and shorebirds during peak migration.
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
November 5-9, Harlingen, TX
Look for Green Jays, Altamira Orioles, and Great Kiskadees in South Texas.
Winter Spectacles
Festival of the Cranes
November 18-21, Bosque del Apache, NM
Watch for thousands of Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese in stunning flocks.
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival
December 5-7, Outer Banks, NC
Look for Tundra Swans, Northern Gannets, and wintering shorebirds.
Whether you're bundling up for crane watching in New Mexico or enjoying mild Texas weather, you'll want comfortable, stylish gear that shows your birding passion.
