We will start about 5:00am from Scottsdale to arrive on site a little before 8am. Return to the Phoenix area about 3:30pm. Final logistics to be decided a few days before the trip. It will likely be cool, but warm up quickly.  We will explore the wetlands, looking for Western Bluebirds, Swallows, high elevation species such as Nuthatches and Steller’s Jays, and see what waterfowl and raptors show up.  In the past, we have been treated to Ibis, Sora, Virginia Rail, Ruddy ducks, Phalaropes, Osprey and Kestrels, among others. We will continue to the Arboretum where we will eat a picnic lunch and look for additional birds at the Arboretum, particularly Rufous and Broad-tailed Hummingbirds. 

Difficulty: 1-2—mostly even footing, and lots of walking.

Entrance fee to the Arboretum: $7 for seniors and free for Desert Botanical Garden members.

$10 per person gas money recommended for your driver. Donations in Kathe’s car will go to CEDO.

Limit: 6.

Registration is required. To register, go to https://maricopa-audubon-society.ticketleap.com/kachina-wetlands-and-arboretum-in-flagstaff/