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Higley and Ocotillo Rds. Ponds

  • Maricopa Audubon Society (map)

Meet leader Larry Langstaff at 7:30 am for a two hour survey.  This location has great views of a variety of wintering shorebirds and ducks, along with raptors, and passerines on a flat walking route.  If you have never seen a snipe, this is your chance(really!).  Scopes are a good addition to your binoculars.  This is an eBird hotspot that has produced 216 different species over the years. Difficulty: one (easy).

Who: Open only to Maricopa Audubon Society members. You may join MAS any time before the trip here.   

 

Where: Enter north of Ocotillo, east side of Higley

 

Why: To enjoy birding with others while safely following CDC and state coronavirus guidelines

 

How: Registration is required. Limit: five plus the leader. To register, email: larrylangstaff1@gmail.com.  480 710-0431

 

When you register, please include your phone number in case the field trip needs to be cancelled or for any post-trip messages such as contact tracing.

On the day of the field trip participants must:

  1. show up on time

  2. sign the liability waiver

  3. provide a current email address

  4. carpool only with members of your own household

  5. wear your mask

  6. stay 6 feet from others when possible

Bring binoculars, a field guide, hat, water, snacks, and personal hand sanitizer. 

Earlier Event: January 17
Gila River Winter Bird Count