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....

Higley Ponds are frequented by a wide variety of shorebirds, hawks, hummingbirds, roadrunners, flycatchers, Abert’s towhee and Curved-billed Thrashers. Bring snacks, plenty of water and trekking poles if you use them. The ponds are located on the northeast corner of of Higley and Ocotillo Roads. The parking area is 1/2 mile north of Ocotillo. Meet...