Prior to our Monthly Speakers Meeting please join an early evening bird walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve. Let go of the day's stresses as we observe the birds' last feeding of the day! Sometimes there is frenzied activity before sunset as birds find a roosting place safe from owls and other predators. If you are...
Description: While we realize talking about an unkindness of ravens or a murder of crows isn't exactly an upbeat way to start a conversation, we wanted to invite you to a Corvid presentation! Corvidae is a group of birds that are incredibly intelligent, varied, and bold. This group of Passerines include birds such as Ravens,...
Join Us for an Unforgettable Adventure in Nature! Community Bird Walks at the Riparian Preserve at the Water Ranch in Gilbert, AZ! Desert Rivers Audubon hosts guided bird walks around the ponds at Gilbert Riparian Preserve (October through March) the 3rd Saturday of each month. Guided bird walks begin at 8 a.m. and leave approximately every...
BIG SIT at Desert Breeze Hummingbird Habitat. This event is designed for all nature lovers including those with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. Each registered participant is welcome to bring a support person. This park has some benches and room for portable chairs, a parking lot immediately adjacent to the...
Join us for this urban wetlands bird walk! Wide, flat trails parallel the groundwater recharge ponds for easy viewing and comfortable walking. These shallow ponds are frequented by a large number of waterfowl in the fall, winter and spring seasons. Hawks, hummingbirds, roadrunners, flycatchers, Abert’s Towhee and Curved-Billed Thrashers are common year-round. The street address...
Join us for our very first Birds & Beans, Social Bird Walk! We’ll begin the morning exploring Veterans Oasis Park, a birding hotspot in Chandler that hosts wintering waterfowl and common desert birds such as the Greater Roadrunner and Cactus Wren. Birds that we may see include Yellow-Headed Blackbird, Cinnamon Teal, and Costa’s Hummingbird. This...
Discover the fascinating world of birds right outside your door! In Session One, enjoy a lively introduction to the birds commonly found in local backyards and neighborhoods, learning how to identify and appreciate their unique behaviors and songs. Session Two takes flight with an exploration of raptors, waterfowl, waders, and migratory birds. You’ll also learn...
Topic/Title: What Master Naturalists Do and How They're Trained Speaker: Mel Narish Description: Join a newly certified Arizona Master Naturalist for an inside look at the Arizona Master Naturalist Program and the journey from curious learner to steward of Arizona's natural spaces. Learn what the program involves, the training and volunteer commitment, and how participants...
On this field trip, we’ll explore two entirely different habitats: the Box Bar recreation area on the Verde River just north of the town of Rio Verde, and Fountain Hills Lake, right in Fountain Hills. At Box Bar, we should see common birds of the riparian/desert interface, and with luck, a few of the incoming...
Discover the fascinating world of birds right outside your door! In Session One, enjoy a lively introduction to the birds commonly found in local backyards and neighborhoods, learning how to...
Join Us for an Unforgettable Adventure in Nature! Community Bird Walks at the Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler, AZ! Desert Rivers Audubon hosts guided bird walks at the Veterans Oasis Park...
Description: Meet some of Arizona’s most beautiful birds of prey up close and learn about their fascinating lives in the desert. Discover how these amazing birds adapt to desert life,...
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