Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Alcantara Vineyards Field Trip

Alcantara Winery is almost 90 acres of desert scrub, vineyards and extensive riparian habitat located at the confluence of Oak Creek and the Verde River. Come join us as the guides attempt to spot and identify all the different species that should be present in this varied habitat. Some of the walking along the River is quite rough, but for those less surefooted, these areas can be avoided. Where we will be birding along the Verde River is down in a valley and will warm up significantly as the morning progresses. Dress appropriately, bring water and sun protection.

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Meeting Location: Just over first cattle guard on Thousand Trails Rd. – North Side of roundabout on Rt 260 in Camp Verde

Rating: 2

Transportation: Self-drive

Meal: None

Trip Guide: Whit Manter

Trip Guide: Kay Hawklee President, Northern Arizona Audubon Society

Kay Hawklee is the President of Northern Arizona Audubon Society (NAAS). She, along with many NAAS local birders, guides birding trips for VVBNF. Kay has a mission of spreading the joy of “Birding with a Purpose.” She participates in many bird surveys and has a goal of involving more birders and members of the public in vital bird surveys for conservation purposes. For instance, she created a Field Trip for the local Nightjar surveys. Folks who had never participated in a bird survey before – loved it! She leads NAAS Field Trips and is the Compiler for the Camp Verde Christmas Bird Count. Kay birds by ear in familiar birding habitat and has birded in the Verde Valley since 2015. “Moments in the field birding are the highlight of my life. She hopes to share that joy with other birders along the way, while we purposefully and thoughtfully bird together.

Part of the Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival