Kachina Wetlands and Arboretum in Flagstaff

August 17, Tuesday Kachina Wetlands, and the Arboretum in Flagstaff. We’ll start about 5:00am from Scottsdale to arrive on site a little before 8am. More information on specific meetup details as we get closer to the date. It will likely be cool, but warm up quickly.  We will explore the wetlands, looking for Western Bluebirds, Swallows, high elevation species such as Nuthatches and Steller’s Jays, and see what waterfowl and raptors show up.  In the past, we’ve been treated to Ibis, Sora, Virginia Rail, Ruddy ducks, Phalaropes, Osprey and Kestrels, among others. We will continue to the Arboretum where we’ll eat a picnic lunch and look for additional birds at the Arboretum, particularly Rufous and Broad-tailed Hummingbirds. Return to the Phoenix area about 3:30pm. Bring a picnic lunch. Entrance fee to the Arboretum: $7 for seniors and free for Desert Botanical Garden members. Difficulty: 1-2—mostly even footing, and lots of walking. Limit: 6. $10 per person gas money recommended for your driver. Donations in my car will go to CEDO.