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Wednesday,
April 17
Badger Springs - We will walk down to the Agua Fria River
after leaving I-17 at the Badger Springs exit. April should be
a good month for flycatchers and migrating warblers. Last
year's trip saw a Peregrine Falcon as well as Cooper's and
Red-tailed Hawks. Zone-tailed and Black Hawks are
possibilities, since both species migrate along the river. Be
prepared to carry your lunch, since we will break up in the early
afternoon. Limit 15. Difficulty 2. We will walk
along the river bed, through flowing water in a couple areas.
Call Leader for information and reservations.
Leader: Bix Demaree
602-992-2252
Sunday, April 21
Patagonia Area - This trip begins at the Patagonia- Sonoita
Creek Preserve, a nationally known birding hotspot owned and managed
by the Nature Conservancy. Gray Hawk, Thick-billed Kingbird,
Northern Beardless Tyrannulet, and Green Kingfisher will be some
bird species sought. Other areas visited include the Patton's
hummingbird feeders, Kino Springs and time permit- ting, the Nogales
sewage ponds. Bring a lunch, water and sturdy walking shoes. Limit:
20. Difficulty: 2. Please contact leader for
information and reservations.
Leader: Richard Kaiser
602-276-3312
Wednesday,
April 24
Birds and Butterflies - We
will visit Mesquite Wash and nearby areas to check returning
migrants and early butterflies. Bring guidebooks for both if
you have them. Each participant will be asked to contribute $5
since this trip occurs during the Birdathon. We will beet at
7:30 a.m. and carpool from Denny's parking lot (just west of the
Beeline Highway, on the South side of Shea Boulevard). Bring a
lunch. We will return in the early afternoon. Difficulty
2. Limit 15. Call leader for information and
reservations.
Leader: Janet Witzeman
602-840-6089
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Wednesday,
May01
Agua Fria National Monument - Here is a great opportunity
to become familiar with one of Arizona's newest national
monuments. Agua Fria covers over 110 square miles
between Black Canyon City and Cordes Junction. The
rugged area of grassland, riparian and upper Sonoran desert
contains more than 450 prehistoric sites and wide array of
sensitive wildlife species. Some expected bird species
are Zone-tailed Hawk, Vermillion Flycatcher, Warbling Vireo
and Blue Grosbeak. Bring a lunch, water and sturdy
walking shoes. Please contact leader for
information and reservations.
Leader: Dwayne Fink
480-967-9202
edna.fink@asu.edu
Wednesday, May 8
Seven Springs & Camp Creek - Join us as we search for
riparian birdlife in the Tonto National Forest near Carefree.
Camp Creek and Cave Creek feature flowing water, mature vegetation,
and rich concentrations of birds. Golden Eagle, Bridled and
Juniper Titmouse, Rufous-crowned and Black chinned Sparrow are
possibtities. There is a campground entrance fee. Bring a
lunch. Difficulty: 2 ( some rough walking). Contact leader for
information.
Leader: Russ Widner
480-595-2977
rwidner@attglobal.net
Saturday, May 18
Ice House Campground - A favorite spot in Tonto National
Forest, near Globe. Short hikes from a spring where we will
spend most of our time should give us a variety of warblers,
hummingbirds, and other forest residents. We will meet in
Phoenix and carpool. Bring a lunch. Limit:
20. Difficulty: 2. Please contact leader for
information and reservations.
Leader: Tara Hesselbrock
602-996-2281
Saturday, May 25
Slate Creek Divide - Possibilities include Rufous-crowned,
Blackchinned Sparrow, Scott's Oriole, Virginia's, Olive, Red-faced,
Black-throated, Gray, Grace's Warblers, Painted Restart, Gray Vireo,
Warbling Vireo, Warbling Vireo, Hairy Woodpecker, two nuthatches,
Western Tanger. Four wheel drive needed. Steep, 7 mile
dirt road. Bring a lunch. Limit: 15. Difficulty: 1. Call leader for
information and reservations.
Leader: Bob Witzeman
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