Field Trips

American Coot This urban park bird walk is geared for adults, but children are welcome (no dogs please). Evelyn Hallman Pond is frequented by egrets, herons, cormorants and a wide variety of ducks. Cute coots and maybe a grebe or two could be present. A variety of songbirds are likely to be heard and seen....

Leader Kathe Anderson says you can expect t see between 35-45 species, depending on your luck.  The usual winter resident ducks and waterfowl are the targets, but common urban birds help boost the list.  Sometimes Valley rarities such as Red-breasted Nuthatches, Common Mergansers and Bald Eagles have shown up. Meet 7:30am from Scottsdale, and finish about 10:30ish. Difficulty:...

Veterans Oasis Park has both winter migrants and year-round residents. Field Trip Guide Lois Hammer says in December we can expect a wide variety of ducks and possibly shorebirds.  Anna's and Costa's Hummingbirds should show themselves and possibly other varieties. Common Gallinule and Coots are regular residents.  Hawks and Osprey have typically arrived by December. If...