Tucson Bird Alliance: Southeast Arizona Birding Festival – “Big Sit” at Madera Canyon’s Santa Rita Lodge
August 13 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am
$15
Join festival volunteer and leader, Hollie Mansfield, for a 90 minute “Big Sit” at the Santa Rita Lodge feeders.
We will enjoy the variety of birds at the feeder station, where benches are available. Possible birds include Rivoli’s Hummingbird, Acorn & Arizona Woodpecker, Mexican Jay, and Hepatic Tanager. Drive time to the meeting location from the festival venue is about 55 minutes, specific meeting instructions will be emailed beforehand. Limited to 8 participants.
Hepatic Tanager by Hemant Kishan
Difficulty: Easy. We’ll enjoy the feeders from the benches and chairs. No bathrooms at the lodge feeders. Bring your own water.
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.