Base and Meridian Wildlife Area provides prime access to riparian habitat along the Gila River, attracting a wide variety of bird species. We should get a great mix of wintering birds before they head north, along with some early arrivals from the south. Spring migration begins early in Arizona, and Neotropical migrants like vireos and warblers are anticipated.  Ridgway's Rails, a specialty of this location, may also have returned.  Least Bitterns are almost always seen here. Who knows what we might turn up?

 We will meet at the parking area for the Wildlife Area off of Avondale Boulevard in Avondale. The parking area is just beyond the entrance to the Phoenix Raceway. 

 Limit: 15

Difficulty: 2-3 (paths are dirt and we may cover 3-4 miles.

Leader: Torin Waters

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