Tucson Bird Alliance: Southeast Arizona Birding Festival – Anza Trail at Tubac Field Trip

We’ll take a leisurely stroll through the riparian forest along the Santa Cruz River following the historic De Anza Trail. We’ll be looking for Green Kingfishers, Thick Billed, Tropical, Cassin’s and Western Kingbirds, Zone-tailed and Gray Hawks, lots of tanagers and warblers. We will spend most of the day in the shade of the cottonwoods as we explore lots of different areas going south along the river. There might even be a chance of seeing Rose-throated Becards, though their numbers have been declining along the river. Limited to 9 participants.

Difficulty: Moderate. Mostly flat walking on dirt trails that may be a bit sandy or muddy depending on conditions. Bathroom close-by at Ron Morriss Park. Drive time to location approximately one hour.

Van 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.