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Tucson Bird Alliance: Driving Tour in Sulphur Springs Valley with Tim Helentjaris
January 27 @ 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
$35 – $50
The Sulphur Springs Valley south of Willcox entertains a number of winter visitors, not just thousands of Sandhill Cranes but also shorebirds and raptors. We’ll be driving around the fields and fallow areas looking in particular for Thick-billed Longspurs, Bendire’s Thrashers, perhaps even Mountain Plover. Bring water, snacks and lunch; scope would also be useful. No restrooms or water available. Limited to 11 participants.
Sunrise: 7:20AM
Directions: final meeting instructions by email.
Leader: Tim Helentjaris (tnhelentjaris@msn.com)
Registration fee: $35/member, $50/non-member*
Trip difficulty: Easy, with short strolls from vehicles through flat areas;
Trip Duration: Return early afternoon. Carpooling required.