Birding in Southeast Arizona
| Brief Overview of the Trip |
| From desert basins to sky islands, southeastern Arizona is one of the most biologically diverse areas in North America. This is where the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts come together. This is also where the temperate Rocky Mountains and the subtropical Sierra Madres meet. This diversity of habitat is the reason that this area has more species of birds, mammals, reptiles and insects than any other area in the country. There are 550 species of birds on the Arizona list, and you can always expect a productive trip here. As a testament to the region's diversity, many areas have been identified as “Important Bird Areas” (IBA) by the National Audubon Society. Southeast Arizona always has something to offer most North American birders. Birds like the Elegant Trogon, Buff-collared Nightjar, Five-striped Sparrow, Mexican Chickadee, Red-faced Warbler, Buff-breasted Flycatcher and Thick-billed Kingbird are specialties of Arizona. With the Mexican border along our southern edge, the potential for Mexican rarities just adds to the excitement. Expect great service, great guiding, and great birding for this trip. |
| Trip Description |
| Southeast Arizona Birding |
| $1,590 (£1080) for a minimum of 8 people. This price includes lodging for six nights and birding over seven days. This includes the services and expenses of the bird guide. Other included services are travel planning and transportation services (including the van and gasoline). Breakfast is included with the lodging we have booked. This price is per person and assumes a shared room (with another roommate or spouse). Single accommodations are available for an additional $360 (£230). Not Included in Pricing: • The trip price does not include the flight to Arizona, lunch, suppers and tips. • You should budget between $275 and $500 for your flight to Tucson. • Budget another $175-225 for meals. This meal budget would include an average of $10 for lunch and $16 for dinner. Feel free to budget more, if you so choose. • Some participants may choose to fly in the night before, and an additional night of lodging will be about $80 to $120 per room (near the airport). Note: Please contact us prior to booking your flight, or you may end up paying additional lodging and transfer costs. |
| Day 1: Arrival in Tucson. Birding at Agua Caliente Park. Day 2: Santa Catalina Mountains and Mt. Lemmon Day 3: Florida Wash and Madera Canyon Day 4: Patagonia Lake State Park, Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, Paton's hummingbird feeders, famous Roadside Rest and more. Day 5: Sierra Vista area—Miller, Garden, Scheelite or Carr Canyons, SanPedro River and more Day 6: Chiricahua Mountains Day 7: Willcox Playa and Sulphur Springs Valley in morning; Departure from Tucson after 2 PM. Want more details on this trip? Click "Detailed Itinerary". See green buttons below. |
| Brief Itinerary |
| For more information or to register for this trip, call Charles or Dave at 888-203-7464 or Charles directly |
| Pricing Details |
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| All photos by Bill Schmoker (above and including the banner photo) and all photos to the bottom, left and right.. |
