Birding Oaxaca Mexico June 2025

My buddy Ed said he was going to a conference in Oaxaca, Mexico and was tacking on a few days to go birding. Does anyone want to come? he said. Yes, we (Ian and I) replied. YES, we screamed. We bought tickets. Ed had already hired a guide before we even knew we were coming. I don't usually hire a guide on birding trips because I like the feeling of finding stuff myself. But I think I'm over it! We…