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Maricopa Audubon Society

Family-friendly birding at Desert Breeze Park

Chandler, AZ MST
This walk is oriented towards being child-friendly, although all ages and abilities are invited to attend.

Birding for All Ages at Papago Park

Phoenix, AZ MST
This walk is oriented toward being child-friendly, though all ages and abilities are invited to attend.

Bird-o-ween at Granite Reef

Mesa, AZ MST
One of the real treats among Maricopa County birding locations - no tricks.

Phoenix City Parks Tour

Phoenix, AZ MST
This trip will take you on a journey through some of Phoenix's city parks where we can explore the barriers and opportunities faced by wild birds in city parks. We'll be treated to both native and wintering birds as we explo… read more

Coon Bluff with With Brian Ison

Mesa, AZ MST
Boasting a riparian zone, mesquite bosque, Sonoran thornscrub and a raptor-attracting cliff face, you can't really beat Coon Bluff for a birding outing. Join leader Brian Ison for a field trip exploring the diverse habitats … read more

Jewel of The Creek Preserve in Cave Creek

Cave Creek, AZ MST
This beautiful preserve consists of a perennial stream with excellent riparian habitat, and cottonwoods and willows galore. This is a good place and time to turn up a rarity. On the October 2023 MAS trip we had 36 species, i… read more

Scottsdale Community College and Rosseau Sod Farm

Scottsdale, AZ MST
Burrowing Owls are the avian stars of Scottsdale Community College. They are virtually guaranteed to be seen here and are very charismatic. The well-landscaped campus holds a variety of other birds as well. Mountain Bluebird… read more

Riverview Park and Mesa Recharge Basins

Mesa, AZ MST
This is a nice park with a lake and open grassy areas near the Cubs spring training facility. There may be some open space birds like meadowlarks or sparrows around at this season. Incredibly, the lake hosted a Wedge-rumped … read more
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Past Events

Christopher Creek with Kathe (This trip has been canceled.)

Christopher Creek with Kathe (This trip has been canceled.)

TBD, AZ
We’ll start exploring Christopher Creek at the lovely Wooden Nickel subdivision, where folks have been very welcoming in the past.  We should see the usual collection of higher elevation birds, including residents and summer visitors such as Steller’s Jays, White-breasted Nuthatches, Robins, Wester…
Monday, July 15 2024 5:00 AM 3:00 PM

Mt. Ord and Sycamore Creek

Mt. Ord and Sycamore Creek

Fountain Hills, AZ
Escape the Phoenix heat – we will visit areas 25 degrees cooler than Phoenix. In August we should encounter an interesting mix of Summer and year-round residents, and a few Fall migrants. We hope to see Blue Grosbeak, Gray Vireo, Zone-tailed and Common Black Hawks, Bullock's and Hooded Orioles, Ash…
Wednesday, August 21 2024 5:30 AM 12:00 PM

New River Nature Reserve

New River Nature Reserve

Phoenix, AZ
Off the beaten path, north of Phoenix is the New River Nature Reserve. Tucked between New River and I-17 this reserve boasts a dense Cottonwood/Willow riparian habitat, adjacent to open Sonoran Desert, providing opportunities to see a wide range of species such as Bell’s Vireo, Wilson’s Snipe, Will…
Monday, October 14 2024 6:00 AM 10:00 AM

Mingus Mountain

Mingus Mountain

Prescott, AZ
Mingus Mountain is a 7,700 ft. peak in the Prescott National Forest near Jerome. We’ll start very early from the Phoenix area, explore several trails through the pine forest and around a pond. Pygmy Nuthatch, Band-tailed Pigeon and Plumbeous Vireo are locals along with forest-dwelling woodpeckers a…
Monday, September 23 2024 5:00 AM 3:30 PM

Tres Rios Wetlands in Tolleson with Torin

Tres Rios Wetlands in Tolleson with Torin

Estrella Village, AZ
Combining fall migration with a top bird diversity hotspot is always a recipe for success. This location features restored wetland and riparian habitat supplied by the nearby wastewater treatment plant. The result is a wildlife haven with large numbers of waterbirds and desert species alike. Yellow…
Thursday, October 10 2024 6:30 AM 11:00 AM

Get Cool on Mount Ord

Get Cool on Mount Ord

Fountain Hills, AZ
We will check different pull-outs along the road to the top of Mt. Ord, finishing around 11:00 AM-12:00 PM.  We will take short walks from parking areas and also bird from the cars at various altitudes.  Bring binoculars, field guide, water, snacks, hat, and extra layers since the mountain can get …
Friday, July 26 2024 6:00 AM 12:00 PM

Birds, Dragonflies and more at Gilbert Water Ranch

Birds, Dragonflies and more at Gilbert Water Ranch

Gilbert, AZ
With bird migration in full swing, we’ll make our way around the East Valley’s favorite migrant trap. We’ll check for any reported rarities, and maybe even find some of our own. We’ll be treated to a diversity of birds potentially reaching 50+ species, not to mention the plant and insect life! Brin…
Saturday, October 12 2024 6:30 AM 9:30 AM

Rim Lakes with Kathe

Rim Lakes with Kathe

TBD, AZ
After a quick stop in Payson, we’ll head east on Highway 260 to visit Willow Springs and Woods Canyon Lakes on the Mogollon Rim. This should get us a variety of summer birds—Osprey, flycatchers, tanagers, and warblers, as well as resident woodpecker and nuthatch species. Weather permitting, we’ll p…
Wednesday, August 14 2024 5:00 AM 3:00 PM

Early Migration at Rio Salado Project

Early Migration at Rio Salado Project

Phoenix, AZ
Close to downtown Phoenix, this riparian habitat hosts a variety of bird families and is particularly productive during migrations. Once an unsanctioned dump, this riparian corridor has been restored and features a number of trails exploring both wet and dry riparian, mesquite bosque, marsh, and ev…
Saturday, September 14 2024 6:30 AM 9:30 AM

Oak Flat Campground

Oak Flat Campground

Mesa, AZ
Oak Flat is an ecological treasure located at about 4,000 ft east of Superior. In late summer, songbird migrants from the north are just beginning to arrive. They mix with local breeding specialties such as Gray Vireo, Crissal Thrasher, and Juniper Titmouse, attracted to the shady Emory oaks in the…
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