Rockin’ River Ranch State Park was recently dedicated in 2024 and lies within the Clear Creek Important Bird Area. The former ranch now provides bountiful habitat - mesquite bosque, grasslands, marsh and...
This is a great Trip to end the Festival on. We will meet near the vans to caravan to our site. After a short drive, we will be in search of desert specialties. In short order, Janie Ward-Langley will have you on Curve-billed thrasher, Canyon Towhee, Cactus Wren and anything else that has feathers in...
Located in the Tucson Sky Islands Important Bird Area, Catalina State Park is home to 150+ species of birds. Experienced birding guides will help you spot and identify beautiful birds as you walk through the park for 3-4 hours. Bring binoculars and a birding field guide to enhance your experience! Guides are sold in the gift...
One of the many reasons we hold the festival at Dead Horse Ranch State Park is its location in the heart of the Verde River riparian corridor. An easy walk...
Alcantara Winery is almost 90 acres of desert scrub, vineyards and extensive riparian habitat located at the confluence of Oak Creek and the Verde River. Come join us as the guides attempt to spot and identify all the different species that should be present in this varied habitat. Some of the walking along the River...
Homer, as one of our most popular guides, will be helping you to hone your skills of birding by ear while seeking a variety of species. Learning to identify birds...
Water Trip We will be taking tandem kayaks down the Verde River for a different perspective of the riparian habitat. The kayaks and shuttling are provided by the Outdoor Adventure Center at 551 N Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. Experienced paddlers pilot every kayak so you can sit back and enjoy the river’s surprises. There’s...
The Arizona Important Bird Areas program is launching a streamlined survey protocol utilizing eBird. The surveys will be stationary, 10 minute counts where all birds seen and heard are added to an eBird checklist. The same locations will be surveyed on every visit to create a dataset over time. Participants will receive a printed protocol...
This trip is intended for beginning birds or Tucson visitors. We’ll move at a slow pace, practicing identifying birds by shape, sound, color, and behavior. Fort Lowell Park features diverse...