Monthly Speaker Series
Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ, United StatesWe invite you and your family to join us for interesting, fun and educational topics from guest speakers each moth! Join up in person or on Zoom!
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Bird Watching
View Birds at Lower Chimney Rock Loop
Thunder Mountain Trailhead Thunder Mountain Rd, SedonaMeet at the Thunder Mountain Trailhead. There will be sparrows, wrens, jays, thrashers and a smattering of our high desert species and winter visitors. 1.3 miles round trip. Good shoes, snacks and water, hat and sunscreen recommended. Tim Weber will lead. (928) 380-0555.
Discuss Peregrine Falcons’ Recovery from the Endangered Species List
Online AZ, United StatesHosted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Jeff Meyers discusses the removal of the Peregrine falcons from the Endangered Species List and its recovering and growing populations in Arizona.
$10
Walk Scenic Trails At Bubbling Ponds Preserve
Bubbling Ponds Preserve 1970 N Page Springs Rd, CornvilleWalk the short trails and watch out for birds at the Bubbling Ponds Preserve and near Oak Creek. Bring a few items to stay comfortable: water, snacks, hat, sunscreen. Janie Ward-Langley will lead. For more information, contact footballmom27@gmail.com.
Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United StatesFirst and third Saturday of the month at 8:00 am, January-April and September-December. Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. Bring water, and wear sunscreen and shoes [...]
Birds & Brew Coffee Break
Coffee Rush 53 N Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ, United StatesDesert Rivers launched the Birds & Brew Coffee Break to help you make new friends while learning about our wide variety of birds. First we visit Gilbert Riparian Preserve about an hour after sunrise! Find us at the entrance to the preserve near the parking lot, then a leader guides the group around the ponds [...]
Buckeye/Arlington with Kathe Anderson
TBDThanks to Sonoran Audubon Society’s own Donna Smith and Kathy Dashiell there’s a great route around Buckeye and Arlington, west of Phoenix, through agricultural fields that is reliable for burrowing owls and diurnal raptors, sparrows and common desert species, plus waterfowl at canals and farm ponds. This is a long morning, starting at 7am at [...]
Free
Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park Arizona 260, Pine, AZ, United StatesJoin a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for. Meets between the Waterfall [...]
Explore the Del Rio Pond & Verde Village Riparian Preserve
Del Rio Pond E. Del Rio DrTake a scenic walk at the Del Rio Pond & Verde Village Riparian Preserve. Visitors will see many ducks and birds along the mile-long trail. Meet at the duck pond on E. Del Rio Dr off of Hwy 260. The tour guide is Heather. Email xheatheringx@gmail.com if you have questions.
White Tank Mt Park with Joe Ford
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355, USAJoin us at White Tank Mountain Regional Park! Meet up for the birdwalk on the South Porch of the Nature Center. Another great program will be held after the walk where we'll learn all about ratites!
Free
Come to Sedona Wetlands for One-Hour Tour
Sedona Wetlands 7500 AZ-89A, SedonaWalk for an hour on trails at the Sedona Wetlands and look for ducks and wintering birds. Tour lasts from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Meet at the Sedona Wetlands parking lot. Rich Armstrong is our guide. To learn more, contact him at richarmstrong47@gmail.com or call 928-282-3675.
Go Bird Watching at Chuckwalla Drive
Chuckwalla Drive 1105 S Chuckawalla Dr, Cottonwood, AZ, United StatesMeet at the south end of Chuckwalla Drive where it is best to carpool. There are no restrooms. Directions: Arrive there by following Fir St until it dead ends at Chuckwalla Drive. Turn left or south and park at a small turnout at the end of Chuckwalla. Expect to see wintering or desert birds: Cactus Wren, Gambel's [...]
Glendale Recharge Ponds with Kathe Anderson
Glendale Recharge Ponds New River Trail E, GlendaleCome join us! The recharge ponds should be full of waterfowl, shorebirds, and waders, with an assortment of songbirds and raptors to fill out a varied list of birds. We’ll meet at the recharge ponds about 7:45am. We’ll prowl the wetlands for 90 min. – 2 hours. Perhaps we’ll get lucky with some unusual species [...]
Monthly Speaker Series
Southwest Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, United StatesPlease join us on the second Tuesday of every month for an informative presentation about birds, birding, nature and conservation. Our speakers have included ornithologists and other scientists, nature photographers, birding trip leaders and education volunteers from Liberty Wildlife and Master Gardeners. From September through April, speakers are in person and on Zoom. We meet [...]
Estrella Mt Park with Joe Ford – Where have all the bird nests gone?
Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W Vineyard Ave, Goodyear, AZ, United StatesCome spend part of your weekend with us! 8BIRDWALK GROUP MEET AT NATURE CENTER; PROGRAM TO FOLLOW IN NATURE CENTER, “WHERE HAVE ALL THE BIRD’S NESTS GONE?”
Phoenix Metro Christmas Bird Count
Phoenix Metro AZ, United StatesWhat is a Christmas Bird Count? The nation's longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon's work throughout the year. Each November, birders interested in participating in the CBC can sign up and join in through the Audubon website. From December 14 through January 5 each year tens of thousands of volunteers throughout the Americas brave snow, wind, [...]
Birding Hike at New River Nature Reserve
New River Nature Reserve 3906 W. New River Rd., New River, United StatesCome with us as we explore the streamside habitat of New River Nature Reserve. This preserve is home to a lush riparian habitat that contains many tree species unique to the desert including cottonwoods, sycamore, walnuts, and more! We'll look for the many bird species that call this place home. This hike is approximately 1 [...]
Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United StatesFirst and third Saturday of the month at 8:00 am, January-April and September-December. Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. Bring water, and wear sunscreen and shoes [...]
Bird Walks at Cave Creek Park with Joe Ford
Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USACalling all bird enthusiasts! —Birdwalk group! Meet back patio of the Nature Center. Program to follow in the Nature Center: “BIRD WEIRDNESS I” This event MAY be cancelled if there is a conflict with running programs.
Cave Creek Regional Park with Joe Ford
Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USACome on out! The bird walk group will meet on the back patio of the nature center. Program to follow in the nature center, "Bird Weirdness I". This walk may be cancelled if there are conflicts with a scheduled running event.
Cave Creek Park with Joe Ford
Cave Creek Regional Park, 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USACome join us! The bird walk group will meet on the back patio of the nature center. A program will follow in the nature center, "Bird Weirdness I". This walk may be cancelled if there are conflict with a scheduled running event.
Free
Participate in the Camp Verde Christmas Bird Count
Camp Verde Campe Verde, AZ, United StatesKeep an eye on nature at the Camp Verde Christmas Bird Count. Monitor your feeders, count the birds and report the findings to your circle leader. To learn more, contact Kay Hawklee at khawklee@gmail.com.
White Tank Mountain Park with Joe Ford
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355, USACome out and join us! The bird walk group will meet on the south porch of the nature center. A program will follow in the nature center, "Our Avian Friends".
White Tank Mountain Park with Joe Ford
White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 West White Tank Mountain Road, Waddell, AZ 85355, USACome out and join us! The bird walk group will meet on the south porch of the nature center. A program will follow in the nature center, "Our Avian Friends".
Free
Join the Sedona Christmas Bird Count
SedonaStart your New Year with a Sedona Christmas Bird Count. With the help of a circle leader and your team members, watch and count birds at their feeders. Participate in activities for hours and join the free dinner. There will be multiple teams with 10 team leaders. For more information, contact Rich Armstrong at richarmstrong47@gmail.com.
Attend a Bird Walk at Higley Ponds
Higley PondWalk along the Higley Ponds and view a variety of birds from hummingbirds to flycatchers to curved-billed thrashers. Also spot hawks, shorebirds, roadrunners and the Abert’s towhee. Enjoy a morning walk with family or friends and look out for the wildlife.
Birding Hike at New River Nature Reserve
New River Nature Reserve 3906 W. New River Rd., New River, United StatesCome with us as we explore the streamside habitat of New River Nature Reserve. This preserve is home to a lush riparian habitat that contains many tree species unique to the desert including cottonwoods, sycamore, walnuts, and more! We'll look for the many bird species that call this place home. This hike is approximately 1 [...]
Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United StatesFirst and third Saturday of the month at 8:00 am, January-April and September-December. Primer y tercer sábado del mes a las 8:00 am, enero-abril y septiembre-diciembre. Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never [...]
Walk With the Birds at the Riparian Preserve
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, 2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USAJoin us for a bird walk at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert. End the walk with an overview of the birds spotted, and enjoy a group breakfast. Cost is free but donations are recommended from members and non-members.
Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center, 3131 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040 2801 S Central Ave, United StatesFirst and third Saturday of the month at 8:00 am, January-April and September-December. Primer y tercer sábado del mes a las 8:00 am, enero-abril y septiembre-diciembre. Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never [...]
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