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SUMMARY:September 21: Higley Ponds Monthly Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this urban wetlands bird walk! \nWide\, 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. \nThe street address for the parking lot is 5250 S. Higley Rd\, Gilbert\, AZ 85298. It is 1/2 mile north of the intersection of Higley Rd and Ocotillo Rd. When coming from the north on Higley Rd. there is no left hand turn into the parking lot. Drive to Ocotillo Rd. and make a U-turn. Continue north on Higley Rd about 1/2 mile. Make a right-hand turn int the parking lot. You will find the group gathering there. There is a port-a-potty in the parking area if needed. \nLocation: 5250 S. Higley Rd\, Gilbert\, AZ 85298 \nLeader: Desert Rivers Audubon volunteers \nBring binoculars\, water bottle\, hat\, sunscreen and walking shoes. \nRegistration is optional\, but recommended. Attendees who register will receive automatic reminders and updates if applicable. \nPlease register here \n  \nIf you have additional questions you can email us at: fieldtrips@desertriversaudubon.org.  Please put “Higley Ponds Monthly  Bird Walk” in the subject line. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://desertriversaudubon.org/event/september-21-higley-ponds-monthly-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Higley Ponds\, 5250 S Higley Rd\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85298\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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SUMMARY:SEPTEMBER 8: “Voyage to the Ross Sea: The other side of Antarctica" with Cindy Marple
DESCRIPTION:Description: Most visitors to Antarctica cross the infamous Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula.  In this program we’ll explore the “other side” of the Antarctic Continent- the Ross Sea\, departing from New Zealand.  There’s spectacular icy scenery and of course wildlife and birds (need I say\, penguins??)  as well as relics from the early explorers to the continent.  On the way\, we visited the Sub-Antarctic islands rich in bird life and unusual plants. \nIn person meeting or Join meeting by Zoom \nBio: Cindy Marple is a Nature Photographer whose favorite subject is birds.  Her interest in birds and birding has grown as she spends time observing and learning more about her subjects.  She has done photo tours in many regions of the world in pursuit of birds\, wildlife and other nature subjects. \nJoin Meeting by Zoom\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81452462776?pwd=ZXRSQ1J4MVRnTTlqazY1K05QRjJmQT09\nMeeting ID: 814 5246 2776\nPasscode: 772894\n(Zoom ONLY in May\, June\, July\, and August; all other months have in-person and Zoom options.) \nCape Adare -photo Cindy Marple\nCindy Marple – Nature Photographer
URL:https://desertriversaudubon.org/event/september-8-voyage-to-the-ross-sea-the-other-side-of-antarctica-with-cindy-marple/
LOCATION:Gilbert Riparian Preserve – Southeast Regional Library\, 775 N Greenfield Rd\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Speaker Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260902T083000
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SUMMARY:September 2: Kachina Wetlands\, Pump House Trail and Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Kachina Wetlands is a unique HotSpot with a wide variety of wetland and upland species. Just 10 minutes south of Flagstaff\, with beautiful views of the San Francisco Peaks\, it is a great destination for escaping the September heat of Phoenix! \nThis is a Membership Appreciation Field Trip! You must be a Desert Rivers Audubon member to attend. If you are not a member and would like to join\, please visit https://desertriversaudubon.org/join/ and join within one day of registering for this trip. Membership options start at $25. \nWe will meet at 8:30 a.m. at Kachina Wetlands for a walk around this Important Bird Area looking for migrants and seasonal species. We will look for Lark Sparrows\, Vesper Sparrows\, Western Bluebirds\, Yellow-headed and Red-winged Blackbirds\, Osprey\, coots and grebes\, Cassin’s Kingbirds\, and migrating shorebirds. We might even hear a Virginia Rail or Sora. From Kachina Wetlands we will carpool to the Kachina Wash-Pumphouse Trail and look for Band-tailed Pigeons and Acorn Woodpeckers. \nFor those who want to continue\, we will stop for to-go lunches at the Subway at the Kachina exit #333 (or bring your own lunch). We will eat lunch at picnic tables at the Arboretum at Flagstaff\, about a 20-minute drive. There is an entrance fee to the Arboretum\, but they also honor other garden and arboretum passes such as the Desert Botanical Gardens\, so bring yours if you have one. After lunch we will walk around the Arboretum and look for other species such as the Black-headed Grosbeak\, Broad-tailed Hummingbird\, and Western Flycatcher. Leader: Margaret Dyekman \nRegistration is required. For more information and to register click here. \nThis event is limited to 10 participants. \n  \nIf you have additional questions you can email us at: fieldtrips@desertriversaudubon.org. Please put “Kachina Wetlands” in the subject line. \n 
URL:https://desertriversaudubon.org/event/september-2-kachina-wetlands-pump-house-trail-and-arboretum/
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SUMMARY:AUGUST 11: The Paton Center for Hummingbirds & The Joys of Backyard Birding - Zoom meeting only
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Alexis Stark\, Paton Center Site Manager\, Tuscon Bird Alliance \nAlexis Stark\, Paton Center Site Manager\, Tuscon Bird Alliance\nDescription: The Paton Center for Hummingbirds is a renowned backyard birding destination that is known for the Violet-crowned Hummingbird and other special riparian species such as the Gray Hawk & Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Join the Paton Center Site Manager in a presentation about the Paton family\, the iconic birds of the preserve\, how you can create habitat similar to the Paton Center in your own yard and what lies ahead – all the while sharing the joy of backyard birding.  Join Meeting here Zoom \nBio: Alexis Stark is a dedicated naturalist\, avid birdwatcher\, and lifelong Arizona resident whose passion for birds has shaped both her personal and professional journey. With a background in wildlife ecology\, avian monitoring\, and bird banding\, she has gained valuable hands-on conservation experience while sharing her love of nature through education and community outreach. Alexis serves at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds\, where she helps protect this iconic birding destination and inspires others to appreciate hummingbirds and the birds of the Sonoran Desert. She is passionate about building a welcoming community of bird lovers committed to conserving birds and their habitats for future generations. \nJoin Meeting here Zoom \nMeeting ID: 814 5246 2776\nPasscode: 772894\n(Zoom ONLY in May\, June\, July\, and August; all other months have in-person and Zoom options.)
URL:https://desertriversaudubon.org/event/august-11-the-paton-center-for-hummingbirds-the-joys-of-backyard-birding/
LOCATION:Gilbert Riparian Preserve – Southeast Regional Library\, 775 N Greenfield Rd\, Gilbert\, AZ\, 85234\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Speaker Series
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