Difficulty: Easy (Mostly birding around vehicle, possible short walks over dirt trail or on road)
We’ll travel up towards the small town of Marana just northwest of Tucson with hopes of finding Burrowing Owls. Once we find them, we’ll spend some time at a respectful distance admiring these unique long-legged owls. The surrounding agricultural fields and nearby water treatment facility will offer us the opportunity for a variety of other birds, including possible Lesser Nighthawks at dusk. You’ll also have the chance to try out the new ZEISS SFL 50 binoculars and see how amazing they are in low-light conditions. Leaves from festival venue in 15-passenger van. Limited to 9 participants.
Burrowing Owl by Ned Harris