Difficulty: Moderate. Mostly walking on paved road or dirt trails, but will involve some incline at elevation and possibly some rocky/rooted trails. Bathroom on-site.
Rose Canyon Lake in the Catalina Mountains is the top destination for birding on Mt. Lemmon. The oak and pine habitats contain many Madrean species normally found only south of the border. This short paved road is interspersed with camp sites and picnic grounds which affords easy access for several targets for birders coming to the Sky Islands including Western Flycatcher, Steller’s Jay, Mountain Chickadee, Plumbeous Vireo, Western Tanager, and several warblers including Red-faced, Grace’s, and Painted Redstart. Drive time to the meeting location from the festival venue is about 60 minutes, specific meeting instructions will be emailed beforehand. Limited to 10 participants.
Grace’s Warbler by Shawn Cooper