Southwest Wings: Summer Festival – F6 San Pedro River Trails Field Trip
August 7 @ 6:30 am - 12:00 pm
$60
Join professional guide Peg Abbott on a half-day exploration of the San Pedro River which starts at the renowned Casa San Pedro.
After a look at the feeders which attract many hummingbirds and other species, the tour will take you along the riverine habitat of the San Pedro River. The shady cottonwoods and lush riverside vegetation are home to a wide range of species including Gray Hawk, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Vermilion Flycatcher, Abert’s Towhee, and Blue Grosbeak while in nearby grassland there is Botteri’s Sparrow. Bring hat, water, sun protection, and wear trail shoes. Hiking Difficulty: 2 easy. Guide: Peg Abbott.
Meeting place: Parking lot at Casa San Pedro, 8933 S Yell Lane, Hereford. Map link.
The 35th Southwest Wings Summer Birding and Nature Festival will be based at The Mall at Sierra Vista, 2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista from August 5-8, 2026. This family friendly event is our main one with expertly guided field trips, pre-festival Jamboree, free programs, including some new ones just for kids, exhibitors, vendors, live animals and Keynote Buffet Dinner.
A non-refundable registration fee ($25.00) is required if you want to join field trips and attend the welcome Jamboree. The small-group guided field trips will be mainly in Group Vans but there will also be several Car Caravan style, in participants’ own vehicles, to nearby easily-accessible locations.