Montezuma's Well
Montezuma's Well
Rimrock, AZ
This trip features two rather different parts of the National Monument: the Well with its pond and high desert habitat, and the picnic area with sycamore riparian habitat, at about 3,400’. We should see a variety of chaparral and high desert species, including titmice, wrens, thrushes and other bir…
Thursday, March 28 2024
6:30 AM
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1:30 PM
Bubbling Ponds Preserve near Page Springs and Cornville
Bubbling Ponds Preserve near Page Springs and Cornville
Cornville, AZ
We will walk around the ponds and along Black Hawk trail in the Oak Creek riparian corridor, visiting adjacent mesquite and grass habitats. 263 bird species have been reported at Bubbling Ponds Preserve, near the Page Springs Fish Hatchery. We will enjoy spring migrants, as well as the usual asso…
Wednesday, April 17 2024
7:30 AM
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10:30 AM
Migration on Mt. Ord
Migration on Mt. Ord
Fountain Hills, AZ
Mt Ord is one of Maricopa County’s highest elevation hotspots, and we will visit near the peak of spring migration. High chapparal slopes and Ponderosa pine forests host species such as Acorn and Hairy woodpeckers, Grace's and Virginia warblers, Scott's Orioles and Gray vireos. We will meet at De…
Tuesday, April 23 2024
5:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Spring at Mt. Ord
Spring at Mt. Ord
Fountain Hills, AZ
Mt Ord is one of Maricopa County’s highest elevation hotspots, and we will visit near the peak of spring migration. High chapparal slopes and Ponderosa pine forests host species such as Acorn and Hairy woodpeckers, Grace's and Virginia warblers, Scott's Orioles and Gray vireos. We will meet at De…
Tuesday, April 23 2024
5:30 AM
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12:00 PM
Mt. Lemmon
Mt. Lemmon
Tucson, AZ
Mt. Lemmon deserves an entire day (maybe two!), and the most reasonable way to do that is to spend the night in Tucson. We’ll start early from Phoenix on Thursday, to hit Sweetwater and a couple of Tucson hot-spots before turning in fairly early. We’ll be up before dawn on Friday to begin our tre…
Thu, Apr 11 2024
5:00 AM
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Fri, Apr 12 2024
7:00 PM
Box Bar and the Verde River
Box Bar and the Verde River
Rio Verde, AZ
We will walk on fairly level terrain through cottonwood and willows with a brushy understory along the Verde River. Bald Eagles are often seen here, and we should see ducks, other waterbirds, sparrows, warblers, other residents and early spring migrants. A Tonto Day Pass is required. A meeting…
Saturday, March 23 2024
6:30 AM
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11:00 AM
Tres Rios Overbank Wetlands
Tres Rios Overbank Wetlands
Estrella Village, AZ
You never know what you may find at Tres Rios Wetlands, one of the best birding locations in the entire Phoenix region. Winter waterfowl we may spot include Wood Duck, Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup,…
Saturday, March 30 2024
6:30 AM
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11:00 AM
Granite Reef During Spring Migration
Granite Reef During Spring Migration
Mesa, AZ
Granite Reef Recreation Area lies along the Bush Highway, northeast of Mesa. Many different species of ducks, warblers, sparrows, shorebirds, and more can be found along the Salt River. Probable sightings include Gadwall, Bufflehead, Great Blue Heron, Killdeer, Lesser Goldfinch, Ruby-crowned Kingle…
Saturday, April 20 2024
6:00 AM
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10:00 AM
Morning at Northsight Park
Morning at Northsight Park
Scottsdale, AZ
Northsight Park offers desert habitat in an urban setting. Desert residents, wintering sparrows and a few migrants can be expected. Recent sightings at Northsight Park include Chipping Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, and a passing Bald Eagle. Green-tailed Towhee and Harris’ and Cooper's Hawk are freq…
Saturday, March 9 2024
6:30 AM
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9:30 AM
Spring migration at Northsight Park
Spring migration at Northsight Park
Scottsdale, AZ
Northsight Park in Scottsdale offers an urban setting with lush desert habitat We should see spring migrants as well as lingering winter residents. Expect to see a few warblers and juncos, together with White-crowned and Brewer’s Sparrows. We will spend two to three hours on the walk. Meet at…
Saturday, April 6 2024
6:30 AM
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9:30 AM
