Mingus Mountain has the second highest summit in the Black Hills Range on the west side of the Verde Valley and peaks at more than 4,000 ft above the Valley floor.  We will take advantage of the varied slope aspects to look for birds including Steller’s Jay, Pygmy Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, Hermit Thrush, Olive Warbler, Red Crossbill, many New World warblers such as Virginia’s, Grace’s, Townsend’s, Hermit, Red-faced, and the celebrated Painted Redstart.

Some grades will be wide and gentile, others may be narrow and steep.  You will want sure footing for this montane trip and time on foot is expected to be extensive.  Also, please check the weather and dress accordingly.

Meet up information will be sent to registrants.  We’ll bird the mostly forest-adjacent area.  Depending on the birds, we may then drive up-mountain to another location which will include a washboard dirt road.  A sturdy vehicle is recommended.

Part of the Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival