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2017

14-16 July - The Mazatzal Mountains, Yavapai, Gila, and Maricopa Cos.
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Trip Leader: Felipe Guerrero (AZ:fpguerreroATgmail.com)

The Mazatzal Mountains rise some 5,800 ft. from the banks of the Verde River to their highest point on Mazatzal Peak at 7,900 ft. Here, where the spine of the range serves as the Yavapai-Gila County line, north-facing slopes and canyon systems contain pockets of montane conifer forest and Madrean evergreen woodland. Though the area is fairly accessible by trail – the Arizona Trail passes through nearby - few visitors come to these high elevation communities in search of birds. As such this area holds great promise for discovery in light of shifting and expanding ranges of Madrean species.

Species of interest for this expedition include many Ponderosa Pine-Gambel Oak/ Mixed Conifer Forest associated birds as well as Madrean species. The expedition will be based at the Mt. Peeley Trailhead near the Arizona Trail at an elevation of 5600 ft. For more information click here.