Field Trips

Field Trips

SAS conducts three or four field trips each month, including summer months. The trips vary from just a few hours in the morning to three-day trips. Some trips are mornings only, but we plan longer ones if interest is expressed by the membership. Most of the trips are birding events, but we do intersperse other activities if our members express special interests. Upcoming trips are listed below.

New requirement: On all field trips, you MUST make reservations by calling or e-mailing the leader. The leader can then give updated information as to the meeting place, times, etc. Also, some trips are limited in size.

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Coming up in 2010
Saturday-Sunday, July 24-25, 2010 Flagstaff Arboretum/Kachina Wetlands Leader: George Wall 623-875-7057 gwall5@cox.net	We will bird Raymond Park and the Kachina Wetlands first. Afterwards, we’ll visit Nancy Reed’s backyard. The next morning we’ll go to the Flagstaff Arboretum that is nestled within the Ponderosa Pine forest at 7,150 feet. There is a possibility of other stops. Over 100 species of birds have been seen there at one time or another. Suggested place to stay is Days Inn, 1000 West Hwy. on Rtes. 66/I40. Rates: $72-$95. Difficulty: 1 - Bring a lunch. Meet at the Burger King just off of 101 on Thunderbird to leave at 5:30 a.m. or meet at Raymond Park at 7:30 a.m. Directions to Raymond Park: Get off at Exit 333 from I17, cross under I17 and make almost an immediate right and the park is at that corner on the left.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 Madera Canyon Leader: Donna Smith 623-556-9535 rms15247@cox.net	Situated in the Coronado National Forest in southern Arizona, this is one of the nation's top birding areas. The habitat varies from the grasslands of Florida Canyon to a heavily wooded area above the 5,000 foot level. We will be looking for birds from parking areas at the famous Proctor Road, Bog Springs and Santa Rita Lodge feeders. Species we will look for include Painted Redstart, Arizona Woodpecker, Yellow-eyed Junco, Ash-throated Flycatcher, and Elegant Trogon. Difficulty: 1 Bring a lunch.
Saturday, August 14, 2010 Pinal Peak Leader: David Pearson Contact: George Wall 623-875-7057 gwall5@cox.net	Why not go on a trip to the Pinal Mountains south of Globe away from the heat of the valley and into the higher elevations of the Tonto National Forest? The beauty of the area is unmatched and birders should be rewarded with views of nuthatches, woodpeckers and other high forest birds. This trip is limited to 11 people (3 vehicles). The drive to the top of the mountain is about 11 miles on a dirt road. Difficulty: 1 Bring Lunch. Meet at the Burger King just off of 101 on Thunderbird to leave at 4:00 a.m. in order to get there at the crack of light. This is a 2 hour drive so car pooling is a must. Alternate meeting place is the Tempe Public Library 3500 S. Rural Rd. in Tempe to leave there at 5

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