Escape from the cold, wet Portland winter and come with us to warm, sunny Arizona. We will search for
Mountain Plover, Crested Caracara, Violet-crowned Hummingbird, and Chestnut-collared and McCown’s Longspurs. A highlight of any winter Arizona trip is a visit to the Thrasher spot, where there is a chance for five species of thrashers including LeConte’s, Crissal, and Bendire’s. Birds abound in Arizona!
Crested Caracara, photo by Andy Morffew
LeConte's Thrasher, photo by Alan Harper
Vermillion Flycatcher, photo by Mick Thompson
Violet-crowned Hummingbird, photo by Budgora
California Thrasher, photo by Tara Lemezis
Mountain Plover, photo by Ron Knight
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RegisterThere are several winter specialties that we will be looking for in the Santa Cruz flats: Mountain Plover, Lark Bunting, Crested Caracara, and Chestnut-collared and McCown’s Longspurs. In the grasslands of the San Rafael Valley, we will target the rare Baird’s Sparrow, but these birds have become less and less reliable. In Patagonia, a Violet-crowned Hummingbird should be at the Paton’s feeder.
We will make a few stops along the Santa Cruz river birding the riparian areas. There are always a few rarities around that we can look for en route. We will also spend half a day in the lower elevations of Madera Canyon, one of the best birding locations in the country.
A highlight of every winter Arizona trip are the thrashers — at least most of them! We are hoping to find them nicely teed up and singing. They include LeConte’s, Crissal, Bendire’s and Curve-billed, while Sage Thrasher.
Trip fees include all ground transportation, double-occupancy lodging, breakfast/lunch/non-alcoholic beverages/snacks, tips for meals/drivers/porters/local guides, trip materials, entrance fees, excursions, and the services of your skilled leader(s).
Trip fees do not include airfares, dinners, and alcoholic beverages.
