Tucson Bird Alliance: Southeast Arizona Birding Festival – Patagonia Lake State Park Field Trip

Patagonia Lake is the top eBird hotspot in the state thanks to its mix of waterbirds and great riparian habitat.

Mexican Duck, Neotropic and Double-crested Cormorants should be readily seen on the lake along with raptors, flycatchers, and tanagers along the Birding Trail. As one of the few “large” bodies of water in Southeast Arizona, you never know what could show up. Drive time to the meeting location from the festival venue is about 80 minutes, specific meeting instructions will be emailed beforehand.

Limited to 10 participants.

Difficulty: Moderate. Will involve walking along mostly level trail but with uneven surfaces for around 2 miles, one area with steep stairs. Bathroom on-site.

Drive Yourself Field Trip*

Part of the Tucson Bird Alliance’s Southeast Arizona Birding Festival.

There is a $35 non-refundable registration fee for all festival participants that are attending fee based activities: field trips, workshops, and evening programs.

*Van field trips include van transportation, but “Drive Yourself” field trips do not.  A packed lunch, snacks, and drinking water are provided on full-day field trips. A light snack and drinking water are provided on half-day field trips. All Van Trips depart from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at Reid Park. “Drive Yourself” field trips will meet on-site at birding locations and you will received detailed directions.