Registration open!
Festival Headquarters:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park. (MAP) Book your room now! Use this link to get your special Festival rate. NOTE: The DoubleTree is currently going through a transition that has disabled the link for a few days. You can reach out directly to the sales manager and/or director:
Austin Valenzuela, 520-881-4200 ext. 5240, avalenzuela@dtreidpark.com; Janet Hare, 520-323-5270, jhare@dtreidpark.com
If booking over the phone (520 881-4200), be sure to mention the group code: CDT90Q.
2026 registration opens April 28, 10am MST. See the 2025 bird list.
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2026 FEATURED GUESTS

Paul Bannick
Paul Bannick is an award-winning author and photographer who makes images to inspire education and conservation. Bannick will be sharing his program Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers, based on his new book. Bannick uses his intimate yet dramatic images, up-to-date science, and first hand narratives to explore the lives of North American Woodpeckers through four seasons.

Bonner Black
A songwriter and birder, Bonner Black is a 12-year Music City veteran, accumulating 900k+ streams and 142k social media followers. As an avid birdwatcher, her birding videos have over 15 million views. By integrating her enthusiasm for birds and songwriting, she has cultivated a unique and devout community, hosting bird walks before shows on tour. See below for tickets to Bonner's Friday performance at 191 Toole!

Rosemary Mosco
Rosemary Mosco is an author, illustrator, and speaker whose work connects people with the natural world. Mosco will be discussing her book, The Birding Dictionary, a “dictionary” filled with hilarious and informative definitions for more than 200 birding terms, plus over 50 witty full color illustrations. She'll be sharing her behind-the-scenes discoveries, and why birding terminology can be so funny.
DON'T MISS!
FREE Nature Expo—the Festival hotspot!
“Happy Hours” from 4:30–5:30 pm (3:30 on Sat.) each evening with drinks, appetizers, and door prizes! Saturday features live birds and other animals from the Reid Park Zoo and Arizona Game and Fish. Bring the whole family!
Nature Expo hours:
- Wednesday, August 6, 4–6 pm
- Thursday, August 7, 12–5:30 pm
- Friday, August 8, 12–5:30 pm
- Saturday, August 9, 10 am–5:30 pm
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Festival Details
Registration Fee
There is a $35 non-refundable registration fee for all festival participants that are attending fee based activities: field trips, workshops, and evening programs. In addition, each activity previously mentioned has its own associated fees. No registration or fee is required to attend the Nature Expo.
Registration Tips & Tricks: Make your registration process as smooth as possible!
All activities (unless otherwise noted) for the Festival will be based out of the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park, 445 South Alvernon Way, Tucson, Arizona, 520-881-4200. “Van Trips” will depart from and return to the hotel, while “Drive Yourself and Meet On-Site Trips” will meet at the birding location and you will receive detailed instructions. The Nature Expo, social hours, evening programs, and most workshops will also be onsite. Please check the description of the event that is on your schedule for any details.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received on or before Friday, July 17, 2026 will be refunded less a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be issued after July 17. Tucson Bird Alliance reserves the right to cancel or revise any event for any reason. If it becomes necessary to cancel a paid event (field trip or dinner) for which you have a reservation, we will notify you and issue a full refund. No refunds will be issued for no-shows.
Proceeds from this event support Tucson Bird Alliance’s mission to inspire people to protect and enjoy birds. Thanks for being part of our effort; your presence shows a commitment to our endeavor!
Questions?
For festival questions, please email lsafford@tucsonbirds.org
Friday, August 14—8:00pm
Bonner Black
Join us at nearby 191 Toole for a concert you won’t want to miss! Bonner Black is a songwriter and birder from Nashville, whose birding videos have over 15 million views and gained momentum in 2024 releasing her highly awaited debut album, “Hopeless RomANTICS.” Check out her website.
$30/person – Purchase Tickets

