Hi, coming over from Switzerland for a family visit, I'm having a few days for birding in southern Arizona from 25 March to 1 April. My plans were following the ABA guide from 1995. Now I just read that it is somewhat outdated. So maybe I can get advice here?
We definitely will visit Organ Pipe NM and Saguaro NP just for the desert. Hoping to get some decent flowering. With a few birds of course.
But then, the following general areas are under consideration, planning to stick mainly to the lower areas due to the season.
- Buenos Aires NWR with the Arivaca road #22 for the yellow poppies.
- Patagonia: the Patons' place.
- San Pedro Valley
- Sulphur Springs Valley
I presume the Mountain Plovers will be gone by then. But they would be a prime target for me. Thus I'd be grateful for any recommendations there.
Any chances for Painted Buntings and Lawrence's Goldfinch?
It's been a while since my last (birding) visit to the area, just about ten years actually. Thus many species like roadrunners and Harris' Hawks and several thrashers will be enjoyed as well.
Thanks in advance for your comments.
We definitely will visit Organ Pipe NM and Saguaro NP just for the desert. Hoping to get some decent flowering. With a few birds of course.
But then, the following general areas are under consideration, planning to stick mainly to the lower areas due to the season.
- Buenos Aires NWR with the Arivaca road #22 for the yellow poppies.
- Patagonia: the Patons' place.
- San Pedro Valley
- Sulphur Springs Valley
I presume the Mountain Plovers will be gone by then. But they would be a prime target for me. Thus I'd be grateful for any recommendations there.
Any chances for Painted Buntings and Lawrence's Goldfinch?
It's been a while since my last (birding) visit to the area, just about ten years actually. Thus many species like roadrunners and Harris' Hawks and several thrashers will be enjoyed as well.
Thanks in advance for your comments.