Field trip leader Anne Leight says this is a fun place to bird! Mt. Ord offers high-elevation birding in Maricopa County, located near Sunflower east of State Route 87. Once we leave S.R. 87, the roads are steep, but passable to most vehicles. Carpooling will be coordinated with Anne. We will make several stops along...
Cindy Marple is an admired wildlife photographer and frequent speaker at our Monthly Speaker Series. On April 8 she will share some of the birds she encountered on a recent trip to Brazil, including the Toco Toucan. April 8 is also the date of the annual meeting for the election of officers of Desert Rivers...
This intimate riparian area with steep canyon walls is on the way to Seven Springs, north of Scottsdale. This time of year we can expect a variety of birds. After we've seen the resident species in the desert area, the shaded creek bottom attracts a nice variety of thrashers, towhees and sparrows. It is not unusual...
Higley Ponds are located on the northeast corner of Higley and Ocotillo Roads. The parking area is 1/2 mile north of Ocotillo. The ponds are frequented by a wide variety of shorebirds, hawks, hummingbirds, roadrunners, flycatchers, Abert’s towhee and Curved-billed Thrashers. Limit: No limit Difficulty: 1, flat dirt paths Bring: Binoculars, water bottle, hat/sunscreen and walking shoes. Meet:...
Birds & Brew is your chance to get in on some of the best birding in the East Valley with an experienced guide, then chat about what you saw over coffee. Join us at Birds & Brew Coffee Break on Tuesday, April 22 for a guided walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve! Then we will head...
On May 13, one of our most in-demand field trip leaders, will focus on the 10 species of woodpeckers that reside in Arizona. Kathe Anderson's talk will cover their differences, behaviors and habitats. “Woodpeckers are noisy but interesting birds. How do their brains withstand the impact of the many blows they can deliver to a...
Meet your guide, Kathe Anderson, at 5:15 am at Fountain Hills. We will travel past Payson to a little-known but friendly subdivision in the Christopher Creek area where birding has always been good. Then we will explore the town of Christopher Creek for resident high elevation birds (woodpeckers and nuthatches, etc.) and colorful migrants (black-headed...
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137 E Elliot Rd, #2298
Gilbert, AZ 85299
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