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Mon, Nov 27 - Mini-Big Day (from Top of the World to the Gilbert Water Ranch, with spots in between) This is a fast-paced field trip to a variety of habitats to see as many birds as we can before lunch (about 1:30ish). We’ve usually tallied between 65-75 species, and always have a few nice...
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Registration fee: $35/member, $50/non-member* Trip difficulty: Easy, 1-2 miles on flat dirt paths. Restrooms (port-a-potties) available. No water available. Little to no shade available. An oasis in the middle of the Chihuahuan desert grassland, Whitewater Draw is known for its amazing numbers of wintering Sandhill Cranes (10,000+). This Important Bird Area is the winter home...
$35 – $50
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Kids ages 6 to 12, join us for special STEAM fun as we explore the world of birds! Learn more about these clever and interesting animals, where to find them, make a bird feeder, dissect an owl pellet and more. Join us twice a month at STEAM Club to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and...
Free
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4 events,
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Field trip to Mt. Ord Tuesday Nov. 28th 6:00 AM with Anne Leight Mt Ord is one of Maricopa County’s highest elevation hotspots. High chaparral slopes and Ponderosa pine forests host species such as Acorn and Hairy woodpeckers, Woodhouse and Steller’s jays, White-breasted and Pygmy nuthatches, Brown Creeper and Dark-eyed juncos. Hiking at high elevation;...
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Trip Moderate: Walk 2 – 3 miles primarily on dirt paths that are uneven in places. Limited to 10 participants. Binoculars will be provided for those who request them. This trip is intended for people new to birding or for birders from other regions who want to learn some of the common birds in the...
Free with Park Fee
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Meet in the Saguaro day use area to learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out hawks to hummingbirds all throughout the trail! Be prepared for a 1 mile, slow-paced bird walk on moderate, rocky terrain with mild 150-ft. elevation gain. Program is about 1.5 hours. Please wear close-toed shoes, and don't forget water,...
Free with Park Fee
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5 events,
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Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in November, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 7:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
Free
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Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Our experienced bird guide, Mary Ellen, will help you spot and identify various birds as you walk through the park. Please bring binoculars (and a bird guide if you have one!) This walk lasts several hours....
Free with Park Fee
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Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Free with Park Fee
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3 events,
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Trip Rating: Easy/Moderate. Walking Distance: 3 miles. Elevation Gain: 25 feet. Ground Conditions: Rocky Trails. We’ll bird Sabino Canyon Recreation Area walking a loop that includes both Sonoran desert upland and Sabino Creek riparian area. Meet at the ramada by the Visitor’s Center at 5700 N Sabino Canyon Road. Parking fee ($8) or pass required....
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy to moderate hike. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and check out the nearby trees, before going over to riparian woodland along the Gila River if time allows. Please dress in layers,...
Free with Park Fee
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It rests in the desert grasslands along Arizona’s southern border with the dramatic backdrop of Baboquivari Peak always in view. On this tour, we visit the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, which has breeding programs for the endangered pronghorn and Masked Bobwhite Quail and offers birding for many species including Herons, Gray Hawks, Vermillion Fly...
$930 – $1163
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7 events,
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Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason Center and one restroom midway on the 2.5 mile loop. Join us for an introduction to birdwatching basics at the Tucson Audubon Mason Center. After...
Free
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Are you new to birding? Need help getting started? Birding is a great way to get outside to explore nature, learn more about wildlife and wildlife behavior, hone your observation skills, reduce stress, and connect with others. Join naturalist Jeff Babson for a casual birding experience to familiarize yourself with birding basics. Loaner binoculars available....
Free
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Location:Veterans Oasis Park NE Corner of Chandler Heights and Lindsay Rd.) 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249, USA Chandler Family Birdwalks Veterans Oasis Park Chandler 8am - noon Monthly on the first Saturday of the month, November through April. Come out with the kids to walk around the water recharge ponds at the...
Free
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3 events,
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The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP), also known as the Sierra Vista Wastewater Wetlands, has been opened to public tours on Sunday mornings, all year round. Group size is limited to 15 people on a first come-first serve basis. Arrive before the starting hour, and sign the waiver right away to secure a place....
Free
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Would you like to learn more about birdwatching and community science? Join Ranger Eric for a "Big Sit" style bird count at the picnic area in the palm grove behind the Visitor Center as we learn about birds and learn about community science, using eBird. We will discuss basic bird identification tips and counting methods while...
Free with Park Fee
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Avian Adventure Tour, 9 am Every Saturday and Sunday $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791. Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 Also available 10:15 am
$5 – $7
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1 event,
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Trip difficulty: Easy. 1.5 miles on flat paths. Trip duration no more than 2.5 hours. No water on site but port a pot is at parking lot. We’ll do a figure 8 loop walk near the old clubhouse and driving range of this abandoned 200 acre golf course. Driving directions: Take Tangerine Rd. east, turn...
Free
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1 event,
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Behind the Scenes will raise the curtain on some interesting and seldom observed behaviors of a few of our common and not so common Arizona birds as seen through the photographer's lens. Jim Burns, a long time contributor to the Cactus Wrendition, is a nature writer/photographer based in Scottsdale. His birding column, Bird is a Verb, originally... |
4 events,
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Come with us as we explore the streamside habitat of New River. This preserve is home to a lush riparian habitat that contains many tree species unique to the desert including cottonwoods, sycamore, walnuts, and more! We'll search for the many bird species that call this place home. This hike is approximately 1 mile in...
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Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in December, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 8:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
Free
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Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. We expect to see woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers, vireos, as well as wintering waterfowl.
Free – $5
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3 events,
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Meet at the athletic field parking area, Woodland Lake Park. Woodland Lake Road Pinetop, AZ 85935 (Weather permitting.)
Free
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Winter birding at Cienega Creek means things like sparrows, wrens, and sapsuckers. We will be searching for these and many other birds on this wqlk. Sections of the trail are steep and rocky. Please carry water and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Location: Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead at Cienega Creek Preserve, 16000 E. Marsh Station...
Free – $5
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Registration fee: $35/member, $50/non-member* Trip difficulty: Moderate, some stairs and inclines; Walking Distance: About 1 to 1.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 – 3 hours; Three pit toilets around the lake and one at the starting point in the picnic area. With 282 species reported through eBird at this medium-sized lake in the Pajarito Mountains you...
$35 – $50
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3 events,
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Registration fee: $35/member, $50/non-member.* Trip difficulty: Moderate, 2-3 miles on uneven, unpaved terrain, little to no elevation gain, bathrooms and water available. BANWR offers a wide range of habitats to explore in the winter – restored grasslands, wetlands, and the mixed human habitat around the HQ. Our main location to bird will be sometimes wet/sometimes...
$35 – $50
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Registration fee: $35/member, $50/non-member* Trip difficulty: Moderate. Starting from the parking area on Gen’l Hitchcock Hwy at the entrance to the camping area, our trip will be four miles round-trip on paved and gravel roads, and some dirt trails that can be rocky in places. The trip is at over 7000 feet in elevation with...
$35 – $50
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Registration for this trip is free. Register here beginning on Nov 11, 7 AM. Bird beautiful Oracle State Park, situated at 4500 ft. elevation which means cooler temperatures and the chance to see some higher elevation species like Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay, Crissal Thrasher, and Canyon Towhee. Walk 1-2 miles on fairly level terrain and meet...
Free with Park Fee
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9 events,
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Meet at the park Nature Center. Explore the birds/bird life at Estrella Park with special guest Joe Ford. With the park's wide range of habitats, you will encounter some of...
Free with Park Fee
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Trip difficulty: Easy. Walking Distance: 1.0-1.5 miles. Trip Duration: 2.5 hours. Ground Condition: Mostly flat surface on grass, paved and dirt pathway with some areas of uneven footing. Ample parking, restroom facilities and benches available at periodic intervals throughout the park. Welcome to Second Saturdays at Reid Park! Join Tucson Audubon at Reid Park to...
Free
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As an Important Birding Area, Boyce Thompson Arboretum serves as a revered stage where avian life takes the spotlight. Whether you’re a curious novice or a seasoned birdwatcher, our guided walk offers a window into a world of winged wonders. Walks are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. To register for a...
Free with Admission
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4 events,
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The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP), also known as the Sierra Vista Wastewater Wetlands, has been opened to public tours on Sunday mornings, all year round. Group size is limited to 15 people on a first come-first serve basis. Arrive before the starting hour, and sign the waiver right away to secure a place....
Free
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Sunday, December 10th: Meeting time 8:30 am; duration 2 ½ – 3hrs Trip difficulty: Moderate. 2-2.5 miles over mostly level, but occasionally uneven, terrain. Chance of moist, muddy brief portions near wetland areas. A portion of the trail is a former railroad bed, with concrete abutments at either end, bordering the creek. Benches are available...
Free with Park Fee
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As an Important Birding Area, Boyce Thompson Arboretum serves as a revered stage where avian life takes the spotlight. Whether you’re a curious novice or a seasoned birdwatcher, our guided walk offers a window into a world of winged wonders. Walks are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. To register for a...
Free with Admission
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2 events,
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Trip difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Gradual elevation gain is less than 100 feet. 2 miles on moderately loose wash sand. Restrooms and water available at trailhead. Limited shade and no benches. Trip duration under 2.5 hours. We will start from Oro Valley’s Honey Bee Canyon Park and will walk the wash to the north to...
Free
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During this presentation you will discover the lives of nature's smallest birds and learn how you can enjoy and protect them in your own backyard.
Free
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2 events,
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Trip difficulty: Easy. 1 -1.5 miles on mostly flat surfaces with some uneven terrain. Trip duration approximately 2.5 hours. This bird walk is all about enjoying nature and birds. It’s about walking slow, being mindful and looking for birds and then spending time truly watching their behaviors. It’s not about the number of birds we...
Free
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Presented by Dr. Todd Driggers Saving the Wild birds from the Fire Raved Australia. He works at the Avian and Exotic Animal Clinic in Mesa but donated his time in Australia when the wildfires were at its worst a few years ago. How this can assist us in Arizona to save birds. In Person at...
Free
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5 events,
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Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in December, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 8:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
Free
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The San Pedro River is considered one of the largest and most critical avian migratory corridors remaining in the western United States. The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds, and provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 species of migratory and wintering birds. Birders,...
Free
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Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Our experienced bird guide, Mary Ellen, will help you spot and identify various birds as you walk through the park. Please bring binoculars (and a bird guide if you have one!) This walk lasts several hours....
Free with Park Fee
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2 events,
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Would you like to go birding with others and help count birds for citizen science for a day in the Fort McDowell/Fountain Hills area? Then sign up for the Dec. 14 Salt-Verde Christmas Bird Count! This count includes the eastern portion of McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Each winter the National Audubon Society sponsors the Christmas Bird Count...
Free with Park Fee
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Join Reid Park Zoo staff and Tucson Audubon Society staff for a guided bird walk through the zoo. Experience the zoo in a new way as we observe and identify the native birds we see that call the zoo home. Binoculars and field guides are recommended. The tour may last up to 2 hours but...
Free with Admission
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2 events,
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Sedona Christmas Bird Count (CBC), Friday, December 15th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Compiler is Rich Armstrong. To be on a team you must contact Rich: richarmstrong47@gmail.com What is a cbc - it is a 15 mile diameter circle where we try to count as many birds in the circle as we can. for instance...
Free
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Registration for this trip is free. Register here beginning on Nov 11, 7 AM. Bird beautiful Oracle State Park, situated at 4500 ft. elevation which means cooler temperatures and the chance to see some higher elevation species like Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay, Crissal Thrasher, and Canyon Towhee. Walk 1-2 miles on fairly level terrain and meet...
Free with Park Fee
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9 events,
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Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason Center and one restroom midway on the 2.5 mile loop. Join us for an introduction to birdwatching basics at the Tucson Audubon Mason Center. After...
Free
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Come join us for a quiet walk along our easy to moderate scenic trails in search of local and migratory birds. "Bird Weirdness I" program will follow inside the Nature Center. Meet for the bird walk on the back patio of the Cave Creek Regional Park Nature Center at 8am. No dogs allowed. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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Would you like to go birding with others and help count birds for citizen science for a day near the northwest Valley? Then sign up for the Dec. 16 Hassayampa River Christmas Bird Count! This count includes all of the Hassayampa River Preserve, the Wickenburg area, and eastern edge of the Vulture Mountains. Each winter the National Audubon...
Free with Park Fee
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3 events,
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The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP), also known as the Sierra Vista Wastewater Wetlands, has been opened to public tours on Sunday mornings, all year round. Group size is...
Free
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Experienced bird guides Mike and Lieve lead this bird walk. They will help participants spot and identify various birds that live in and visit the park. Novices, seasoned birders, and every experience level of birder can enjoy this event. Please bring binoculars and a bird guide (guide not mandatory). This walk lasts several hours. Meeting Location: Trailhead Free...
Free with Park Fee
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Avian Adventure Tour, 9 am Every Saturday and Sunday $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791. Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 Also available 10:15 am
$5 – $7
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2 events,
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Catalina Regional Park. Participant limit: 12 people. Trip difficulty: Moderate. 1.5 miles on dirt paths and loose wash sand. Trip duration no more than 2.5 hours. No water, no bathroom, limited shade, and one bench. This trip is in the wash 4 miles north of Catalina State Park. It contains several different habitats and is...
Free
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Field Trip to Higley Ponds - Monday December 18th 7:30AM with our President Theona &/or Lois Higley Ponds is located on NEC off Higley Road and Ocotillo. The parking area is at the 1/2 mile north of Ocotillo. The ponds are frequented by a wide variety of shorebirds, hawks, hummingbirds, roadrunners, flycatchers, Abert’s Towhee and...
Free
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4 events,
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Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in December, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 8:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
Free
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Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. We expect to see woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers, vireos, as well as wintering waterfowl.
Free – $5
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Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Our experienced bird guide, Mary Ellen, will help you spot and identify various birds as you walk through the park. Please bring binoculars (and a bird guide if you have one!) This walk lasts several hours....
Free with Park Fee
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0 events,
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2 events,
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Avian Adventure Tour, 9 am Every Saturday and Sunday $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791. Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 Also available 10:15 am
$5 – $7
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Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Free with Park Fee
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5 events,
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The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP), also known as the Sierra Vista Wastewater Wetlands, has been opened to public tours on Sunday mornings, all year round. Group size is limited to 15 people on a first come-first serve basis. Arrive before the starting hour, and sign the waiver right away to secure a place....
Free
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Experienced bird guides Mike and Lieve lead this bird walk. They will help participants spot and identify various birds that live in and visit the park. Novices, seasoned birders, and every experience level of birder can enjoy this event. Please bring binoculars and a bird guide (guide not mandatory). This walk lasts several hours. Meeting Location: Trailhead Free...
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique. Some binoculars...
Free with Park Fee
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2 events,
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Meet for a bird walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve, at the west end of the parking lot at 6:00 a.m.; social time at Coffee Rush starts at 7:30 a.m. Coffee Rush, 53 N Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234,
Free
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Meet in the Saguaro day use area to learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out hawks to hummingbirds all throughout the trail! Be prepared for a 1 mile, slow-paced bird walk on moderate, rocky terrain with mild 150-ft. elevation gain. Program is about 1.5 hours. Please wear close-toed shoes, and don't forget water,...
Free with Park Fee
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4 events,
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Visit Historic Canoa Ranch, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Winter birding at Historic Canoa Ranch means ducks and sparrows. We will also be on the lookout for things like Lawrence’s Goldfinch, Northern Harrier, and more.
Free – $5
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The San Pedro River is considered one of the largest and most critical avian migratory corridors remaining in the western United States. The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds, and provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 species of migratory and wintering birds. Birders,...
Free
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Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Our experienced bird guide, Mary Ellen, will help you spot and identify various birds as you walk through the park. Please bring binoculars (and a bird guide if you have one!) This walk lasts several hours....
Free with Park Fee
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0 events,
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4 events,
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Would you like to go birding with others and help count birds for citizen science for a day in the north Valley? Then sign up for the Dec. 29 Carefree Christmas Bird Count! This count includes Cave Creek Regional Park and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Each winter the National Audubon Society sponsors the Christmas Bird Count...
Free with Park Fee
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Would you like to go birding with others and help count birds for citizen science for a day in the north Valley? Then sign up for the Dec. 29 Carefree Christmas Bird Count! This count includes Cave Creek Regional Park and Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Each winter the National Audubon Society sponsors the Christmas Bird Count...
Free with Park Fee
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Friday, December 29th: Meeting time 8:30 am; duration 2 ½ – 3hrs Trip difficulty: Moderate. 2-2.5 miles over mostly level, but occasionally uneven, terrain. Chance of moist, muddy brief portions near wetland areas. A portion of the trail is a former railroad bed, with concrete abutments at either end, bordering the creek. Benches are available...
Free with Park Fee
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2 events,
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Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Free with Park Fee
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Avian Adventure Tour, 9 am Every Saturday and Sunday $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791. Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 Also available 10:15 am
$5 – $7
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3 events,
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The Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park (EOP), also known as the Sierra Vista Wastewater Wetlands, has been opened to public tours on Sunday mornings, all year round. Group size is limited to 15 people on a first come-first serve basis. Arrive before the starting hour, and sign the waiver right away to secure a place....
Free
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Experienced bird guides Mike and Lieve lead this bird walk. They will help participants spot and identify various birds that live in and visit the park. Novices, seasoned birders, and every experience level of birder can enjoy this event. Please bring binoculars and a bird guide (guide not mandatory). This walk lasts several hours. Meeting Location: Trailhead Free...
Free with Park Fee
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Avian Adventure Tour, 9 am Every Saturday and Sunday $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791. Reservations are...
$5 – $7
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