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Southeastern Arizona has an amazing variety of birds, from the tiniest hummingbirds to the impressive array of hawks. Birds that thrive in the harsh desert, and birds that prefer the cool riparian shade. Birds in every color you can imagine. 

The variety of birds in our region is only matched by the variety of people who love them.

If you’ve ever wondered about whether birding is for you, wonder no longer! It’s time for you to See Yourself Birding!

Who Is a Birder?

Birders can be found everywhere in and around Tucson. They come from all walks of life, all ages, all neighborhoods. You can enjoy birds with expensive scopes and binoculars, high end cameras and the latest gear, or with nothing but your eyes and ears. Birding doesn’t require any special physical abilities. Unlike some sports or outdoor activities that require a certain level of fitness or strength, birding can be enjoyed by people of all abilities and fitness levels. It’s a great way to get outside, enjoy nature, and learn something new, regardless of your age or physical abilities.

There are no requirements beyond a desire to get to know your flying, chirping, singing, hopping neighbors!

Get Started!

There are lots of ways to dive into the world of birds, and to start to See Yourself Birding!

Field Trips
Come along with Tucson Bird Alliance for one of our field trips. There are free options as well as paid field trips, options suited to beginners and those with more experience, trips in town and ranging throughout the region.

Meet Your Birds
Have you been curious about something chirping in your backyard or singing in your cholla? Did you see a cool bird in your neighborhood or at school and aren’t quite sure what it was? Look at our local birding resources to learn more about the birds of our region.

Become a Member
Join Tucson Bird Alliance as a member, and gain access to so much more! You will receive the Vermilion Flycatcher, our quarterly magazine, discounts at our Nature Shop, invitations to exclusive events and more. And better still, you’ll be supporting the vital work we do in habitat restoration, conservation, and education.

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Donate a Vehicle

Cars- Moving Forward Together

Tucson Bird Allaince is able to accept donated vehicles. We use teh proceeds from donated cars, trucks, SUVs, RVs, boats, motercycels and even airplanes to help fund our mission. Tucson Bird Allaince partners with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) to help run our vehicle donation program. CARS is a nonprofit that has been processing vehicle donations for nonprofits since 2003. 

 

Donate your Vehicle

Donate Stocks or Give Through your IRA

Gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual funds

If you would like to donate stocks to Tucson Bird Alliance, please use our Stock Donation Form. 

After completing and signing the form, please: 

  • Send one copy to your broker (only your broker can initiate the stock transfer)
  • Email a copy to efreese@tucsonbirds.org or mail to
    Tucson Bird Alliance
    Attn: Erica Freese
    PO Box 91770
    Tucson, AZ, 85752

Gifts through your IRA

If you are 73 years of age or older, your gift may count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year in which the check is issued and is excluded from your taxable income.

Please provide your broker or financial institution with the following information:  

Legal Name:  Tucson Audubon Society (DBA Tucson Bird Alliance)

Mailing Address: 
Tucson Bird Alliance 
PO Box 91770
Tucson, AZ, 85752

Phone: (520) 629-0510

Tax ID#: 86-6053779

Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

Ways to give through a donor-advised fund (DAF)

  • Make an outright gift now by recommending a grant to Tucson Bird Alliance.
  • Make recurring gifts with ease so that your contributions can make an immediate difference when needed most. 
  • Create a succession plan to recommend that Tucson Bird Alliance receives all or a portion of your DAF’s value upon it’s termination. 

You can select the option that best suits your philanthropic and financial goals. Contact your DAF administrator to recommend a grant to Tucson Bird Alliance and use the following information: 

Legal Name: Tucson Audubon Society (DBA Tucson Bird Alliance)  

Mailing Address: 
Tucson Bird Alliance 
PO Box 91770
Tucson, AZ, 85752

Phone: (520) 629-0510

Tax ID#: 86-6053779

If you make a contribution to Tucson Bird Alliance from your DAF, please let us know at efreese@tucsonbirds.org along with the date the request was sent, grant or reference number, name of the issuing institution, and gift amount. We value the opportunity to thank you. 

Workplace Giving & Corporate Matching

Workplace Giving

Contact your HR department to see if your company’s giving program includes Tucson Bird Alliance (formerly Tucson Audubon Society).  With this option, you can have your contributions automatically deducted from your paycheck. You choose how much and how often you’d like to give. 

Corporate Matching

If your company has a matching program, you can make your donation go twice as far! Use the information below to fill out your company’s matching gift form. 

Organization: Tucson Bird Alliance (formerly Tucson Audubon Society) 

Mailing Address: 
Tucson Bird Alliance 
PO Box 91770
Tucson, AZ, 85752

Phone: (520) 629-0510

Tax ID#: 86-6053779

Tucson Bird Alliance Vermilion Legacy Society

There are many types of Planned Gifts to Explore: Gifts left by bequest in a will or trust, charitable gift annuities, and beneficiary designations for your IRA or 401k.

Please consult with an experienced estate planning attorney and financial advisor to determine the right legacy choice for you. 

If you include Tucson Bird Alliance in your estate plans, we hope you will let us know. Please fill out the form below and send it back to us at efreese@tucsonbirds,org.

Planned Giving Form