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:
show up on time
sign the liability waiver
provide a current email address
carpool only with members of your own household
wear your mask
stay 6 feet from others when possible
Bring binoculars, a field guide, hat, water, snacks, and personal hand sanitizer.