Beginner Level Birding at Madera Canyon
Registration for this trip is free.
Trip difficulty: Moderate. Approximately 1.5 miles on trails, roads and uneven terrain, with moderate elevation gain.
Peggy Steffens and Marie Davis are leading a bird walk for beginner birders at Madera Canyon Picnic Area and Santa Rita Lodge. We will provide an easygoing atmosphere for you to appreciate birds and their behaviors. You will meet other new birders, develop fundamental birding skills and become familiar with some of the birds in Madera Canyon. We will meet at Madera Canyon Picnic Area and walk the trails and visit the feeders at Santa Rita Lodge for about 2 hours. Madera Canyon has a daily use fee of $8 per car or you must have a valid Coronado National Forest Annual Pass or Interagency (America the Beautiful) Pass, including the Annual, Senior, Access, or Military Pass, displayed on the driver’s side of the vehicle dashboard. Limited to 8 people.
Leaders: Marie Davis (marietucson520@gmail.com) and Peggy Steffens (peggysteffens1@gmail.com)