2012

24 March- eBird Workshop:This workshop will teach you what eBird is and why it’s important that you contribute, give you tips on how to make your entries as useful as possible, show you what it can do for you as a birder, and teach you how to get started. The workshop will also provide tips for more seasoned eBird users. Presenter: Brian Sullivan, eBird Project Leader. More details and registration here.

28-29 April– Big Sandy Wash (Wikieup and vicinity):Most of our Field Expeditions to western Arizona have focused on one
section or another of the Lower Colorado River. However, there are
several "interior" riparian locations that are highly deserving of
exploration by birders - Big Sandy Wash is one such area. Join us
during the peak of migration to find out which species are using this
unique riparian corridor! Leader: Lauren Harter(lbharterATgmail.com).

19-20 May – Upper Eagle Creek (Greenlee County):Another in our series of Field Expeditions to Graham and Greenlee Counties. We will continue to "fill in the gaps" in our knowledge of this seldom birded part of the state. Leader: John Yerger (john@adventurebirding.com)

9-10 June – White Mountains breeding bird surveys: Our June 2011 Gray Jay surveys were unfortunately canceled due to the
Wallow Fire. We'll try again this year, but we'll focus on areas in the
White Mountains and gather information about other breeding birds as well. Leader: Troy Corman (aplomadoATcox.net).

9-10 June – White Mountains breeding bird surveys: Our June 2011 Gray Jay surveys were unfortunately canceled due to the
Wallow Fire. We'll try again this year, but we'll focus on areas in the
White Mountains and gather information about other breeding birds as well. Leader: Troy Corman (aplomadoATcox.net).

28-29 July - Ash Creek Falls/Cluff Ranch WMA: We'll search this portion of Graham County for monsoon breeders, and perhaps the earliest migrants. Also, we'll hike to the base of Ash Creek Falls (5 miles roundtrip), bearing in mind historical sight records for Black Swift in the vicinity. Leader: John Yerger (johnATadventurebirding.com)

22-23 Sept - Agua Fria Nat'l Monument: Just a short distance north of Phoenix, this area should act as a migrant funnel - and can also be a vagrant trap! But, it is birded far less frequently than it should be. We'll make a foray here during an excellent season. Leader: TBA.

10-11 Nov - San Carlos Reservation: Between the high-quality riparian habitat on the San Carlos River and the great waterbird potential on the Reservoir, there is plenty to explore here. But because it isn't a short drive from major population centers, it receives very little attention. Leader: Doug Jenness (d_jennessAThotmail.com)