Difficulty: Easy (Just over a mile walking on excellent surfaces.)
This artificial wetland is the premier birding hotspot in the Tucson Valley, offering a stunning variety of species that can be found here at any time during the season. Green Heron, Common Gallinule, Tropical Kingbird, Common Yellowthroat, and Abert’s Towhees are some of our prime targets. 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. Drive time to the meeting location from the festival venue is about 20 minutes, specific meeting instructions will be emailed beforehand. Limited to 12 participants.
Abert’s Towhee by Greg Lavaty