By Lisa Muhn Climate change is no longer just an environmental concern—it is a growing global security challenge. It has been said that the next wars may be driven not by ideology or territory, but by the consequences of climate change itself. Increasingly described as a “threat multiplier,” climate change intensifies political instability, humanitarian crises, and conflict worldwide. These urgent connections will be explored in a timely public talk presented by i3: ideas tha

By Bob Graham In past articles I have mostly written about the white bird species that we see around San Miguel. They tell me that the colour white is produced by combining all the colours of the spectrum.  The opposite of that is black, a hue created when you take away all those elemental colours.  With that in mind, what I propose to look at next is some of San Miguel de Allende's Black Birds.   To that end, I think we should start with two of the largest black birds of our

By Dennis Taylor If you happen to walk along the banks of the Presa in El Charco when it’s full of water, or the shores of Presa Allende where the water is shallow, you will almost surely see one, if not all three, different types of wading birds. The White-faced Ibis , American Avocet , and Black-necked Stilt  all share the same habitat and have long skinny legs (good for wading). But that’s the extent of their similarities.  Aside from their divergent plumages, you will not

By Bob Graham Up till now, my articles have keyed in on some of the white birds that we see in the San Miguel area. But since I am doing the December Birds of a Feather column, I thought it appropriate, given the holiday season, that I feature some of the red birds that we see in our area. The most appropriate red bird to start with, is the Vermilion Flycatcher .  I have mentioned this beautiful bird before because Lillian Birkenstein , the founder of Audubon Society de Méxic

By Tiffany Paige When my husband and I first moved off-grid outside San Miguel de Allende, we wanted more than a solar-powered home, we wanted to live in harmony with the land. Over time, we’ve met others who share that same devotion to conscious living, especially within and around the eco-residential enclave of Águila Real , a community designed around sustainability, open space, and respect for the natural environment. Its neighbor, Hapori Eco Aldea , shares that same visi

By Dennis Taylor Hummingbirds, comprising the Trochilidae  family, are native to the Americas. Around 360 to 375 species grouped into nine subgroups can be found from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, but most are located in Central and South America. The Broad-billed and the Violet-crowned hummingbirds , are what I like to call our little jewels.  Although México is blessed with at least sixty different species of hummingbirds, only these two stay with us year-round. Eight others

By Bob Graham In July’s issue, we talked about three of San Miguel’s common White Egrets. This time, we’ll look at another member of the...

By Patricia Schneider There are journeys, and then there are THESE journeys. Curated with a cultural depth and understated luxury, the...

By Bob Graham In June’s Insiders’ News , Danita Brisson  introduced readers to upcoming monthly articles, entitled “Birds Of A...

By Aundria McMillan Humphrey Watersheds are the backbone of our ecosystems, crucial for sustaining life by managing water flow,...

By Aundria McMillan Humphrey Access to clean water and proper sanitation remains a pressing challenge for many rural communities. The...

By Guest Contributor April Gaydos, President, Sociedad Audubon de México, A.C. As surely as the sun rises in the east, Earth Day appears...