Date: 10/31/26 8:54 am From: Doug Jenness (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] 'Arizona Birds'--November species of the month
Date: 10/31/26 8:09 am From: Steven Tracey (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] SEAZ: Wednesday's San Pedro House birding walk
Hi Birders,
Apologies for a belated report from last Wednesday's San Pedro House
birding walk. The delay might be appropriate as we had a very slow walk
with 9 participants finding only 25 species. It seems that the flocks of
sparrows from the walk 2 weeks ago moved on as we had very few sparrows.
With only 25 species, there weren't very many highlights, but the star of
the show was the Western Screech-owl that has returned to the roosting hole
in the big cottonwood behind the house. I suspect numbers will rise as the
wintering species continue to arrive and maybe as we get better access to
the river trails if the rain ever slows down.
The Friends of the San Pedro River leads birding walks every 2nd and 4th
Wednesday of the month. For November the walks start at 7:00a. The walks
leave from the BLM’s San Pedro House south of State Route 90 just west of
the San Pedro River. We walk about 4km and are out for about three hours.
Bring your own binoculars, a hat and water.
The next San Pedro River birding walk is on Wednesday, November 11 at 7:00a.
Date: 10/30/26 8:34 pm From: Andrew Core (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 30 October 2026
Hello Birders,
This update of Tucson Bird Alliance's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast Arizona
was made on October 30, 2026; the next update will be made on November 6.
Email your reports to rarebirdalert AT tucsonbirds.org
SEVERAL IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS follow the sightings, including information
on temporary closures and rules for access to other important birding
areas. Abbreviation "m.ob." = multiple observers. An asterisk (*)
preceding a species name in the list indicates that it merits careful, full
documentation. A pound sign (#) indicates that brief corroborating details
are warranted. Documentation and photos of review species may be submitted
at https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Xzd3C1VkgOfxgx100FLfp1sVMAVm?<domain...> A list of review
species can be found here:
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/oJ8mC2GljPcWrWv44u1h3ws5oirX?<domain...>
SPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT:
#Tricolored Heron
#Berylline Hummingbird
#Eastern Phoebe
#Winter Wren
#Varied Thrush
#Gray Catbird
#Brown Thrasher
#Hooded Warbler
#Rufous-capped Warbler
#Lapland Longspur
#Purple Finch
A large scale irruption of Clark’s Nutcrackers, Pinyon Jays, Purple &
Cassin’s Finches, and Evening Grosbeaks continued in the region - mostly
from the upper forest but some foothill and lowland locations too.
AMADO
A #TRICOLORED HERON continued at Amado STP through 10/30 (m.ob.).
PORTAL & the CHIRICAHUAS (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/BouJC6Ypnlf7k7EggILu71s5NLJz?<domain...>)
A #BERYLLINE HUMMINGBIRD continued in a private yard in Portal on
10/28(Richard Webster, Rose Ann Rowlett).
Two #PURPLE FINCHES were photographed at Cave Creek Ranch on 10/25 (Cody
Moffett).
A #BROWN THRASHER and a #GRAY CATBIRD continued in a Whitetail Canyon yard
through 10/30 (Rick Taylor).
PATAGONIA
At Patagonia Lake State Park (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/7q0wC7Dqomi2M2v00t0C3YsoEN7O?<domain...>) a
#EASTERN PHOEBE was photographed far upstream along Sonoita Creek on 10/27
(Jake Thompson). GPS: (31.50447, -110.83112).
Four #PURPLE FINCHES were photographed in Endless Chain Canyon (FR 4698) on
10/28 (Jake Thompson).
TUCSON area
A #VARIED THRUSH was photographed on 10/27 and continued 10/28 (Nate
Peterson) from private property along Sabino Creek just outside the Sabino
Canyon park boundary.
A #GRAY CATBIRD was reported in a Ft Lowell yard on 10/27 (Jim and Rosie
Watts).
A #LAPLAND LONGSPUR was photographed at the Avra Valley WWTP on 10/28
(Ethan Beasley). If the gate is locked, try the call box; gate is locked
for the day at 2pm.
#PURPLE FINCHES were photographed on Mt Lemmon along the Arizona National
Scenic Trail and Butterfly Trail on 10/26 and 1027 (Dominic DeLaca-Wauer,
Malcolm Mark Swan).
Two #PURPLE FINCHES were photographed at Sabino Canyon on 10/30 (Craig
Robson).
A #PURPLE FINCH was photographed at El Rio Preserve on 10/28 (Scott Boone).
AJO
A #VARIED THRUSH was photographed at the Ajo Golf Course on 10/24 (Andrea
Serrano). A #PURPLE FINCH continued there through 10/29 (m.ob.).
Two #PURPLE FINCHES were photographed at the Ajo Plaza on 10/24 ((Andrea
Serrano) and continued on 10/25 (m.ob.).
Two #PURPLE FINCHES were photographed at Bud Walker Park on 10/27 (Doug
Backlund) and continued on 10/20 (m.ob.).
Two #PURPLE FINCHES were photographed at Gibson Neighborhood Park on 10/30
(Greg Gillson).
NOGALES area
A #RUFOUS-CAPPED WARBLER continued this week in Sycamore Canyon (m.ob.).
GPS (31.4231, -111.1949).
TUCSON - Mosquito control operations are scheduled at Sweetwater Wetlands
from 6:30-9:00am on Mondays during the warmer months (usually March -
November). The gate will open when operations are finished. Due to
long-term construction, Roger Road WRF is closed. See the Sweetwater page (
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/lW1IC93vqouAnAv66cGHNBsqin2A?<domain...> for details.
RAMSEY CANYON - Ramsey Canyon Preserve is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
ASH CANYON BIRD SANCTUARY: Parking is limited; please carpool whenever
possible. No need to call ahead.
FORT HUACHUCA - access requirements are posted on its official webpage at
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rqONCg7WAOIK6KrjjFJSkLs4oTzo?<domain...> The Visitor Control Center is located at the Van Deman Gate on Hwy 90. The
fort is an active military installation and will suspend your driving
privileges on Post for 30 days on your first offense for talking or using a
cell phone while driving. You MUST use a hands free device. Current entry
requirements (subject to change without notice): US citizens must pass a
background check and should be prepared to show photo ID for everyone in
the vehicle at the entrance, and possibly your vehicle registration and
insurance as well. Sometimes, foreign nationals are required to have an
approved military escort; contact the base (520.533.7111), or possibly the
Sierra Vista Visitor's Bureau (520.417.6960) well in advance. ACCESS NOTE:
a REAL ID is required for entry; some state driver's licenses qualify; see
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/gx-8CjAWEjfDED2wwc2TA5smZ948?<domain...> for details.
SANTA CRUZ FLATS: Management at the Evergreen Turf Sod Farm has asked
birders not to drive into the property (i.e., the 2750 road); birding from
perimeter roads (i.e., Tweedy or Pretzer) is still fine.
AVRA VALLEY WRF: Gates open at 8AM and close PROMPTLY at 2PM (do not
linger, you will be locked inside). Access subject to change without notice.
GREEN VALLEY WRF: Open 7 AM - 2 PM. Park outside the fence and use the
pedestrian gate; stay away from buildings and construction equipment.
Access subject to change without notice.
CORONA DE TUCSON WRF and NOGALES STP: Closed to entry; some facilities may
be viewed from outside the fence.
Date: 10/29/26 3:44 am From: nehetric (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: RE: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 23 October 2026
Yz -------- Original message --------From: nehetric <nehetric...> Date: 10/25/26 12:22 PM (GMT-03:00) To: Andrew Core <tucsonrba...>, AZNM <AZNMbirds...>, BIRDWEST <BIRDWEST...> Subject: RE: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 23 October 2026 -------- Original message --------From: "Andrew Core(via aznmbirds Mailing List)" <aznmbirds...> Date: 10/24/26 1:49 AM (GMT-03:00) To: AZNM <AZNMbirds...>, BIRDWEST <BIRDWEST...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 23 October 2026 Hello Birders,lThis update of Tucson Bird Alliance's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast Arizona was made on October 23, 2026; the next update will be made on October 30. Email your reports to Rare Bird alerts tAT tucsonbirds.org SEVERAL IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS follow the sightings, including information on temporary closures and rules for access to other important birding areas. Abbreviation "m.ob." = multiple observers. An asterisk (*) preceding a species name in the list indicates that it merits careful, full documentation. A pound sign (#) indicates that brief corroborating details are warranted. Documentation and photos of review species may be submitted at https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Ap4vCypWZBtKw5KkphZfm0sxS4UE?<domain...> A list of review species can be found here: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/b_K7Czqg1DiEZoE97cXh7js9pMW7?<domain...>
Where directions are not given, they can be found in the most recent edition of
For more information about Tucson Bird Alliance field trips, lectures and educational opportunities, please see www.tucsonbirds.orgSPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT:
#Surf Scoter#Tricolored Heron#Reddish Egret#American Herring Gull#Berylline Hummingbird#Eastern Phoebe#White-eyed Vireo#Rufous-backed Robin#Gray Catbird#Brown Thrasher#Chestnut-sided Warbler#Rufous-capped Warbler#Purple FinchA large scale irruption of Clark’s Nutcrackers, Pinyon Jays, Purple & Cassin’s Finches, and Evening Grosbeaks continued in the region - mostly from the upper forest but some foothill and lowland locations too.GREEN VALLEY & the SANTA RITASA #SURF SCOTER was reported at the Green Valley WRF on 10/17 (Molly Pollock) and continued through 10/19 (Joanne Kimura).AMADOA #TRICOLORED HERON continued at Amado STP through 10/23 (m.ob.). SANTA CRUZ FLATSA #REDDISH EGRET was photographed on tweedy Rd south of Pretzer Rd on 10/17 (JoAnn Potter Riggle) and continued on 10/19 (Tristan McKnight).TUCSON areaAn #AMERICAN HERRING GULL was photographed at Danny Lopez Park on 10/20 (Francis Morgan).A #GRAY CATBIRD was photographed in an Oro Valley yard on 10/22 and 10/23 (Linda Matson).A #BROWN THRASHER was photographed in a Vail yard on 10/21 (Shannon Hobson).A #WHITE-EYED VIREO was recorded in a northeast Tucson yard on 10/20 (Tristan McKnight).A #PURPLE FINCH was reported at Sweetwater Wetlands on 10/23 (Alex Patia).PORTAL & the CHIRICAHUAS (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/cw0eCDwKGDTwzlw0yhltG6sjRxMW?<domain...>)A #BERYLLINE HUMMINGBIRD continued in a private yard in Portal on 10/23(Rose Ann Rowlett).A #BROWN THRASHER continued in Bob Rodrigues’s yard on 10/23 (Catherine Sandell). Two #PURPLE FINCHES were reported on 10/21 (Rose Ann Rowlett , Richard Webster).A #BROWN THRASHER continued in a Whitetail Canyon yard through 10/23, and a #GRAY CATBIRD was photographed on 10/18 through 10/22 (Rick Taylor).ARIVACA & BUENOS AIRES NWRAt Arivaca Lake an #EASTERN PHOEBE was reported on 10/21 (Brian Nicholas).TUBAC area (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Lnr6CEKLJEtO25OMYuQuG9s7FBr-?<domain...>)An #EASTERN PHOEBE was photographed on the east side of Santa Gertrudis Lane on 10/20 (Richard Fray).AJOTwo #PURPLE FINCHES were photographed at the Ajo Golf Course on 10/17 (Doug Backlund). A #RUFOUS-BACKED ROBIN was photographed on 10/21 (Greg Gillson).SIERRA VISTA & the HUACHUCASA #GRAY CATBIRD was photographed in a Hereford yard on 10/18 (Nick Whelan).A #CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER was photographed at the Battiste Bed & Breakfast on 10/20 (Tony Battiste).NOGALES areaA #RUFOUS-CAPPED WARBLER continued this week in Sycamore Canyon (m.ob.). GPS (31.4231, -111.1949). ANNOUNCEMENTSThe revised 8th edition of Tucson BIrd Alliance's "Finding Birds in Southeast Arizona" is available here: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/zEPQCGwNLJTER5EG6c1CmGsBwZ0W?<domain...> - Mosquito control operations are scheduled at Sweetwater Wetlands from 6:30-9:00am on Mondays during the warmer months (usually March - November). The gate will open when operations are finished. Due to long-term construction, Roger Road WRF is closed. See the Sweetwater page (https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/1zv_CJEkOMflvEl5VCyF3psypPwd?<domain...>) for details.
The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department security procedures are subject to change any time. Please see the "bird watching" link on this page for important information regarding access: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/YWdmCKAlPNfPN5Pm6C2HB9s5U-3I?<domain...> CANYON - Ramsey Canyon Preserve is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.ASH CANYON BIRD SANCTUARY: Parking is limited; please carpool whenever possible. No need to call ahead.FORT HUACHUCA - access requirements are posted on its official webpage at https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Wm4eCLAmQOfVrnV47t5IDzsy-Lw9?<domain...> The Visitor Control Center is located at the Van Deman Gate on Hwy 90. The fort is an active military installation and will suspend your driving privileges on Post for 30 days on your first offense for talking or using a cell phone while driving. You MUST use a hands free device. Current entry requirements (subject to change without notice): US citizens must pass a background check and should be prepared to show photo ID for everyone in the vehicle at the entrance, and possibly your vehicle registration and insurance as well. Sometimes, foreign nationals are required to have an approved military escort; contact the base (520.533.7111), or possibly the Sierra Vista Visitor's Bureau (520.417.6960) well in advance. ACCESS NOTE: a REAL ID is required for entry; some state driver's licenses qualify; see https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/_fPFCM7nRPID14DW7fNSZJs8JKpO?<domain...> for details.SANTA CRUZ FLATS: Management at the Evergreen Turf Sod Farm has asked birders not to drive into the property (i.e., the 2750 road); birding from perimeter roads (i.e., Tweedy or Pretzer) is still fine. AVRA VALLEY WRF: Gates open at 8AM and close PROMPTLY at 2PM (do not linger, you will be locked inside). Access subject to change without notice.GREEN VALLEY WRF: Open 7 AM - 2 PM. Park outside the fence and use the pedestrian gate; stay away from buildings and construction equipment. Access subject to change without notice.CORONA DE TUCSON WRF and NOGALES STP: Closed to entry; some facilities may be viewed from outside the fence.Andrew CoreSEAZ RBA Compiler - Tucson, AZhttps://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/nN4BCN7oVgIJ8mJXzUlT2LsymRq6?<domain...>
Date: 10/27/26 9:49 am From: James Taylor (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] American Golden Plover
Hello Birders!
I photographed an American Golden-plover in pond 2 at the Gilbert Riparian Preserve today, 10/27.
I’ve discounted black-bellied plover because this bird‘s beak is so petite compared to black-bellied plover. Small-headed, long-necked look are golden-plover features as well.
This bird’s primary wing tips are the same length as the tail.
Facial features include a well defined superciliary which contrasts with a darker smudgy auricular which becomes even darker at the rear of the auricular. I’m using these characteristics to differentiate this bird from Pacific golden-plover.
Bird flew up with a mixed flock of shore birds and I haven’t seen it since the initial sighting.
Photos posted to eBird.
Happy Hoisting Bins to the Birds
Jim Taylor
Sent from my iPhone
Date: 10/27/26 8:49 am From: Steven Tracey (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] Rosy Finches at Sandia Crest this winter
Do any of the New Mexico birders know the status of access to Sandia Crest
this winter? From what I can tell it will be completely closed with no
Rosy Finch feeding. Are there any other alternative Rosy Finch feeders in
the area?
Date: 10/25/26 8:24 am From: nehetric (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: RE: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 23 October 2026
-------- Original message --------From: "Andrew Core(via aznmbirds Mailing List)" <aznmbirds...> Date: 10/24/26 1:49 AM (GMT-03:00) To: AZNM <AZNMbirds...>, BIRDWEST <BIRDWEST...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 23 October 2026 Hello Birders,lThis update of Tucson Bird Alliance's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast Arizona was made on October 23, 2026; the next update will be made on October 30. Email your reports to Rare Bird alerts tAT tucsonbirds.org SEVERAL IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS follow the sightings, including information on temporary closures and rules for access to other important birding areas. Abbreviation "m.ob." = multiple observers. An asterisk (*) preceding a species name in the list indicates that it merits careful, full documentation. A pound sign (#) indicates that brief corroborating details are warranted. Documentation and photos of review species may be submitted at https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/xYFwCQArYlfgq31WjUxf9KsG6j5X?<domain...> A list of review species can be found here: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/m2ymCR8vZmtolRDLqHNh67s1qC6H?<domain...>
Where directions are not given, they can be found in the most recent edition of
For more information about Tucson Bird Alliance field trips, lectures and educational opportunities, please see www.tucsonbirds.orgSPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT:
#Surf Scoter#Tricolored Heron#Reddish Egret#American Herring Gull#Berylline Hummingbird#Eastern Phoebe#White-eyed Vireo#Rufous-backed Robin#Gray Catbird#Brown Thrasher#Chestnut-sided Warbler#Rufous-capped Warbler#Purple FinchA large scale irruption of Clark’s Nutcrackers, Pinyon Jays, Purple & Cassin’s Finches, and Evening Grosbeaks continued in the region - mostly from the upper forest but some foothill and lowland locations too.GREEN VALLEY & the SANTA RITASA #SURF SCOTER was reported at the Green Valley WRF on 10/17 (Molly Pollock) and continued through 10/19 (Joanne Kimura).AMADOA #TRICOLORED HERON continued at Amado STP through 10/23 (m.ob.). SANTA CRUZ FLATSA #REDDISH EGRET was photographed on tweedy Rd south of Pretzer Rd on 10/17 (JoAnn Potter Riggle) and continued on 10/19 (Tristan McKnight).TUCSON areaAn #AMERICAN HERRING GULL was photographed at Danny Lopez Park on 10/20 (Francis Morgan).A #GRAY CATBIRD was photographed in an Oro Valley yard on 10/22 and 10/23 (Linda Matson).A #BROWN THRASHER was photographed in a Vail yard on 10/21 (Shannon Hobson).A #WHITE-EYED VIREO was recorded in a northeast Tucson yard on 10/20 (Tristan McKnight).A #PURPLE FINCH was reported at Sweetwater Wetlands on 10/23 (Alex Patia).PORTAL & the CHIRICAHUAS (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rEkJCXYBgvfjNqPYotmtLGsWyhB-?<domain...>)A #BERYLLINE HUMMINGBIRD continued in a private yard in Portal on 10/23(Rose Ann Rowlett).A #BROWN THRASHER continued in Bob Rodrigues’s yard on 10/23 (Catherine Sandell). Two #PURPLE FINCHES were reported on 10/21 (Rose Ann Rowlett , Richard Webster).A #BROWN THRASHER continued in a Whitetail Canyon yard through 10/23, and a #GRAY CATBIRD was photographed on 10/18 through 10/22 (Rick Taylor).ARIVACA & BUENOS AIRES NWRAt Arivaca Lake an #EASTERN PHOEBE was reported on 10/21 (Brian Nicholas).TUBAC area (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/czKxCYVDjwfmZNWx2UZuJgsxlcvY?<domain...>)An #EASTERN PHOEBE was photographed on the east side of Santa Gertrudis Lane on 10/20 (Richard Fray).AJOTwo #PURPLE FINCHES were photographed at the Ajo Golf Course on 10/17 (Doug Backlund). A #RUFOUS-BACKED ROBIN was photographed on 10/21 (Greg Gillson).SIERRA VISTA & the HUACHUCASA #GRAY CATBIRD was photographed in a Hereford yard on 10/18 (Nick Whelan).A #CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER was photographed at the Battiste Bed & Breakfast on 10/20 (Tony Battiste).NOGALES areaA #RUFOUS-CAPPED WARBLER continued this week in Sycamore Canyon (m.ob.). GPS (31.4231, -111.1949). ANNOUNCEMENTSThe revised 8th edition of Tucson BIrd Alliance's "Finding Birds in Southeast Arizona" is available here: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/2Cu7CZZEkxiARDqN9SXCVAsB-cEk?<domain...> - Mosquito control operations are scheduled at Sweetwater Wetlands from 6:30-9:00am on Mondays during the warmer months (usually March - November). The gate will open when operations are finished. Due to long-term construction, Roger Road WRF is closed. See the Sweetwater page (https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/v1ZIC1VkgOfxmkAYNSOFp1sVvNMD?<domain...>) for details.
The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department security procedures are subject to change any time. Please see the "bird watching" link on this page for important information regarding access: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/17skC2GljPcWGR2wztLH3ws5MJBm?<domain...> CANYON - Ramsey Canyon Preserve is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.ASH CANYON BIRD SANCTUARY: Parking is limited; please carpool whenever possible. No need to call ahead.FORT HUACHUCA - access requirements are posted on its official webpage at https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dRaEC3YmkgfoMGgQzHpIZEsQBgwx?<domain...> The Visitor Control Center is located at the Van Deman Gate on Hwy 90. The fort is an active military installation and will suspend your driving privileges on Post for 30 days on your first offense for talking or using a cell phone while driving. You MUST use a hands free device. Current entry requirements (subject to change without notice): US citizens must pass a background check and should be prepared to show photo ID for everyone in the vehicle at the entrance, and possibly your vehicle registration and insurance as well. Sometimes, foreign nationals are required to have an approved military escort; contact the base (520.533.7111), or possibly the Sierra Vista Visitor's Bureau (520.417.6960) well in advance. ACCESS NOTE: a REAL ID is required for entry; some state driver's licenses qualify; see https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/YVYVC4WnljTEWm21KH5SGXs4z3-i?<domain...> for details.SANTA CRUZ FLATS: Management at the Evergreen Turf Sod Farm has asked birders not to drive into the property (i.e., the 2750 road); birding from perimeter roads (i.e., Tweedy or Pretzer) is still fine. AVRA VALLEY WRF: Gates open at 8AM and close PROMPTLY at 2PM (do not linger, you will be locked inside). Access subject to change without notice.GREEN VALLEY WRF: Open 7 AM - 2 PM. Park outside the fence and use the pedestrian gate; stay away from buildings and construction equipment. Access subject to change without notice.CORONA DE TUCSON WRF and NOGALES STP: Closed to entry; some facilities may be viewed from outside the fence.Andrew CoreSEAZ RBA Compiler - Tucson, AZhttps://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/lc4cC5Aomkf3KxPGLUVTqGsk_ckV?<domain...>
Date: 10/25/26 7:32 am From: nehetric (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: RE: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 23 October 2026
Weathertech joins kind know know hmmm beee 9c y 2q -------- Original message --------From: "Andrew Core(via aznmbirds Mailing List)" <aznmbirds...> Date: 10/24/26 1:49 AM (GMT-03:00) To: AZNM <AZNMbirds...>, BIRDWEST <BIRDWEST...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 23 October 2026 Hello Birders,This update of Tucson Bird Alliance's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast Arizona was made on October 23, 2026; the next update will be made on October 30. Email your reports to rarebirdalert AT tucsonbirds.org SEVERAL IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS follow the sightings, including information on temporary closures and rules for access to other important birding areas. Abbreviation "m.ob." = multiple observers. An asterisk (*) preceding a species name in the list indicates that it merits careful, full documentation. A pound sign (#) indicates that brief corroborating details are warranted. Documentation and photos of review species may be submitted at https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/_NnFCwn6XzHkQVnX2hVfGpsJHUnm?<domain...> A list of review species can be found here: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/CcehCxoWYAID0RjKzHvhErsyZISp?<domain...>
Where directions are not given, they can be found in the most recent edition of
For more information about Tucson Bird Alliance field trips, lectures and educational opportunities, please see www.tucsonbirds.orgSPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT:
#Surf Scoter#Tricolored Heron#Reddish Egret#American Herring Gull#Berylline Hummingbird#Eastern Phoebe#White-eyed Vireo#Rufous-backed Robin#Gray Catbird#Brown Thrasher#Chestnut-sided Warbler#Rufous-capped Warbler#Purple FinchA large scale irruption of Clark’s Nutcrackers, Pinyon Jays, Purple & Cassin’s Finches, and Evening Grosbeaks continued in the region - mostly from the upper forest but some foothill and lowland locations too.GREEN VALLEY & the SANTA RITASA #SURF SCOTER was reported at the Green Valley WRF on 10/17 (Molly Pollock) and continued through 10/19 (Joanne Kimura).AMADOA #TRICOLORED HERON continued at Amado STP through 10/23 (m.ob.). SANTA CRUZ FLATSA #REDDISH EGRET was photographed on tweedy Rd south of Pretzer Rd on 10/17 (JoAnn Potter Riggle) and continued on 10/19 (Tristan McKnight).TUCSON areaAn #AMERICAN HERRING GULL was photographed at Danny Lopez Park on 10/20 (Francis Morgan).A #GRAY CATBIRD was photographed in an Oro Valley yard on 10/22 and 10/23 (Linda Matson).A #BROWN THRASHER was photographed in a Vail yard on 10/21 (Shannon Hobson).A #WHITE-EYED VIREO was recorded in a northeast Tucson yard on 10/20 (Tristan McKnight).A #PURPLE FINCH was reported at Sweetwater Wetlands on 10/23 (Alex Patia).PORTAL & the CHIRICAHUAS (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/NFxVCA8EBztBol5M8tQt9QsG_Be3?<domain...>)A #BERYLLINE HUMMINGBIRD continued in a private yard in Portal on 10/23(Rose Ann Rowlett).A #BROWN THRASHER continued in Bob Rodrigues’s yard on 10/23 (Catherine Sandell). Two #PURPLE FINCHES were reported on 10/21 (Rose Ann Rowlett , Richard Webster).A #BROWN THRASHER continued in a Whitetail Canyon yard through 10/23, and a #GRAY CATBIRD was photographed on 10/18 through 10/22 (Rick Taylor).ARIVACA & BUENOS AIRES NWRAt Arivaca Lake an #EASTERN PHOEBE was reported on 10/21 (Brian Nicholas).TUBAC area (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/NwW1CB1GDAT0mRN3yh1uyjs2Qfg2?<domain...>)An #EASTERN PHOEBE was photographed on the east side of Santa Gertrudis Lane on 10/20 (Richard Fray).AJOTwo #PURPLE FINCHES were photographed at the Ajo Golf Course on 10/17 (Doug Backlund). A #RUFOUS-BACKED ROBIN was photographed on 10/21 (Greg Gillson).SIERRA VISTA & the HUACHUCASA #GRAY CATBIRD was photographed in a Hereford yard on 10/18 (Nick Whelan).A #CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER was photographed at the Battiste Bed & Breakfast on 10/20 (Tony Battiste).NOGALES areaA #RUFOUS-CAPPED WARBLER continued this week in Sycamore Canyon (m.ob.). GPS (31.4231, -111.1949). ANNOUNCEMENTSThe revised 8th edition of Tucson BIrd Alliance's "Finding Birds in Southeast Arizona" is available here: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/K9WWCDwKGDTwmJZQysRCG6sjUtCW?<domain...> - Mosquito control operations are scheduled at Sweetwater Wetlands from 6:30-9:00am on Mondays during the warmer months (usually March - November). The gate will open when operations are finished. Due to long-term construction, Roger Road WRF is closed. See the Sweetwater page (https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/R8mqCEKLJEtOG0jKYsxFG9s75b_X?<domain...>) for details.
The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department security procedures are subject to change any time. Please see the "bird watching" link on this page for important information regarding access: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/23F2CGwNLJTElO9o6hrHmGsBFSPh?<domain...> CANYON - Ramsey Canyon Preserve is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.ASH CANYON BIRD SANCTUARY: Parking is limited; please carpool whenever possible. No need to call ahead.FORT HUACHUCA - access requirements are posted on its official webpage at https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/3bXaCJEkOMflzAoPVIKI3psyhVY6?<domain...> The Visitor Control Center is located at the Van Deman Gate on Hwy 90. The fort is an active military installation and will suspend your driving privileges on Post for 30 days on your first offense for talking or using a cell phone while driving. You MUST use a hands free device. Current entry requirements (subject to change without notice): US citizens must pass a background check and should be prepared to show photo ID for everyone in the vehicle at the entrance, and possibly your vehicle registration and insurance as well. Sometimes, foreign nationals are required to have an approved military escort; contact the base (520.533.7111), or possibly the Sierra Vista Visitor's Bureau (520.417.6960) well in advance. ACCESS NOTE: a REAL ID is required for entry; some state driver's licenses qualify; see https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0Pk8CKAlPNfPwMk06ikSB9s5HPiG?<domain...> for details.SANTA CRUZ FLATS: Management at the Evergreen Turf Sod Farm has asked birders not to drive into the property (i.e., the 2750 road); birding from perimeter roads (i.e., Tweedy or Pretzer) is still fine. AVRA VALLEY WRF: Gates open at 8AM and close PROMPTLY at 2PM (do not linger, you will be locked inside). Access subject to change without notice.GREEN VALLEY WRF: Open 7 AM - 2 PM. Park outside the fence and use the pedestrian gate; stay away from buildings and construction equipment. Access subject to change without notice.CORONA DE TUCSON WRF and NOGALES STP: Closed to entry; some facilities may be viewed from outside the fence.Andrew CoreSEAZ RBA Compiler - Tucson, AZhttps://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/uv6TCLAmQOfVOw257cYTDzsywjLi?<domain...>
Date: 10/23/26 9:49 pm From: Andrew Core (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 23 October 2026
Hello Birders,
This update of Tucson Bird Alliance's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast Arizona
was made on October 23, 2026; the next update will be made on October 30.
Email your reports to rarebirdalert AT tucsonbirds.org
SEVERAL IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS follow the sightings, including information
on temporary closures and rules for access to other important birding
areas. Abbreviation "m.ob." = multiple observers. An asterisk (*)
preceding a species name in the list indicates that it merits careful, full
documentation. A pound sign (#) indicates that brief corroborating details
are warranted. Documentation and photos of review species may be submitted
at https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/M199CM7nRPID3B9R2uwfZJs8SjQW?<domain...> A list of review
species can be found here:
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/qwkACN7oVgIJ3k9EZf4h2Lsy6pce?<domain...>
SPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT:
#Surf Scoter
#Tricolored Heron
#Reddish Egret
#American Herring Gull
#Berylline Hummingbird
#Eastern Phoebe
#White-eyed Vireo
#Rufous-backed Robin
#Gray Catbird
#Brown Thrasher
#Chestnut-sided Warbler
#Rufous-capped Warbler
#Purple Finch
A large scale irruption of Clark’s Nutcrackers, Pinyon Jays, Purple &
Cassin’s Finches, and Evening Grosbeaks continued in the region - mostly
from the upper forest but some foothill and lowland locations too.
GREEN VALLEY & the SANTA RITAS
A #SURF SCOTER was reported at the Green Valley WRF on 10/17 (Molly
Pollock) and continued through 10/19 (Joanne Kimura).
AMADO
A #TRICOLORED HERON continued at Amado STP through 10/23 (m.ob.).
SANTA CRUZ FLATS
A #REDDISH EGRET was photographed on tweedy Rd south of Pretzer Rd on 10/17
(JoAnn Potter Riggle) and continued on 10/19 (Tristan McKnight).
TUCSON area
An #AMERICAN HERRING GULL was photographed at Danny Lopez Park on 10/20
(Francis Morgan).
A #GRAY CATBIRD was photographed in an Oro Valley yard on 10/22 and 10/23
(Linda Matson).
A #BROWN THRASHER was photographed in a Vail yard on 10/21 (Shannon Hobson).
A #WHITE-EYED VIREO was recorded in a northeast Tucson yard on 10/20
(Tristan McKnight).
A #PURPLE FINCH was reported at Sweetwater Wetlands on 10/23 (Alex Patia).
PORTAL & the CHIRICAHUAS (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/-96ECR8vZmtoW4QRGUou67s1NKfu?<domain...>)
A #BERYLLINE HUMMINGBIRD continued in a private yard in Portal on
10/23(Rose Ann Rowlett).
A #BROWN THRASHER continued in Bob Rodrigues’s yard on 10/23 (Catherine
Sandell). Two #PURPLE FINCHES were reported on 10/21 (Rose Ann Rowlett ,
Richard Webster).
A #BROWN THRASHER continued in a Whitetail Canyon yard through 10/23, and a
#GRAY CATBIRD was photographed on 10/18 through 10/22 (Rick Taylor).
ARIVACA & BUENOS AIRES NWR
At Arivaca Lake an #EASTERN PHOEBE was reported on 10/21 (Brian Nicholas).
AJO
Two #PURPLE FINCHES were photographed at the Ajo Golf Course on 10/17 (Doug
Backlund). A #RUFOUS-BACKED ROBIN was photographed on 10/21 (Greg Gillson).
SIERRA VISTA & the HUACHUCAS
A #GRAY CATBIRD was photographed in a Hereford yard on 10/18 (Nick Whelan).
A #CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER was photographed at the Battiste Bed & Breakfast
on 10/20 (Tony Battiste).
NOGALES area
A #RUFOUS-CAPPED WARBLER continued this week in Sycamore Canyon (m.ob.).
GPS (31.4231, -111.1949).
TUCSON - Mosquito control operations are scheduled at Sweetwater Wetlands
from 6:30-9:00am on Mondays during the warmer months (usually March -
November). The gate will open when operations are finished. Due to
long-term construction, Roger Road WRF is closed. See the Sweetwater page (
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/HDh3CWWA5rTZqrxP6uLFkZsowE-9?<domain...> for details.
RAMSEY CANYON - Ramsey Canyon Preserve is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
ASH CANYON BIRD SANCTUARY: Parking is limited; please carpool whenever
possible. No need to call ahead.
FORT HUACHUCA - access requirements are posted on its official webpage at
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/8H-DCYVDjwfmlVgNDSwIJgsxFZ5n?<domain...> The Visitor Control Center is located at the Van Deman Gate on Hwy 90. The
fort is an active military installation and will suspend your driving
privileges on Post for 30 days on your first offense for talking or using a
cell phone while driving. You MUST use a hands free device. Current entry
requirements (subject to change without notice): US citizens must pass a
background check and should be prepared to show photo ID for everyone in
the vehicle at the entrance, and possibly your vehicle registration and
insurance as well. Sometimes, foreign nationals are required to have an
approved military escort; contact the base (520.533.7111), or possibly the
Sierra Vista Visitor's Bureau (520.417.6960) well in advance. ACCESS NOTE:
a REAL ID is required for entry; some state driver's licenses qualify; see
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Ent6CZZEkxiAgKxD7imSVAsBWSfA?<domain...> for details.
SANTA CRUZ FLATS: Management at the Evergreen Turf Sod Farm has asked
birders not to drive into the property (i.e., the 2750 road); birding from
perimeter roads (i.e., Tweedy or Pretzer) is still fine.
AVRA VALLEY WRF: Gates open at 8AM and close PROMPTLY at 2PM (do not
linger, you will be locked inside). Access subject to change without notice.
GREEN VALLEY WRF: Open 7 AM - 2 PM. Park outside the fence and use the
pedestrian gate; stay away from buildings and construction equipment.
Access subject to change without notice.
CORONA DE TUCSON WRF and NOGALES STP: Closed to entry; some facilities may
be viewed from outside the fence.
Date: 10/16/26 8:17 pm From: Andrew Core (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 16 October 2026
Hello Birders,
This update of Tucson Bird Alliance's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast Arizona
was made on October 16, 2026; the next update will be made on October 23.
Email your reports to rarebirdalert AT tucsonbirds.org
SEVERAL IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS follow the sightings, including information
on temporary closures and rules for access to other important birding
areas. Abbreviation "m.ob." = multiple observers. An asterisk (*)
preceding a species name in the list indicates that it merits careful, full
documentation. A pound sign (#) indicates that brief corroborating details
are warranted. Documentation and photos of review species may be submitted
at https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/-uNfCWWA5rTZ1M2Bpt6fkZsozno1?<domain...> A list of review
species can be found here:
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/3kwACXYBgvfjl81Y6CVhLGsWXFrQ?<domain...>
SPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT:
#Tricolored Heron
#Broad-winged Hawk
#Heermann's Gull
#Berylline Hummingbird
#Red-breasted Sapsucker
#Rose-throated Becard
#Yellow-throated Vireo
#Gray Catbird
#Brown Thrasher
A large-scale irruption of Clark’s Nutcrackers, Pinyon Jays, Cassin’s
Finches, and Evening Grosbeaks continued in the region - mostly from the
upper forest but some foothill and lowland locations too.
AMADO
A #TRICOLORED HERON was photographed at a small basin off Amado-Montosa Rd
on 10/13 (Eric Kallen) and continued on 10/16 (m.ob.). It was later seen at
Amado STP on 10/16 (m.ob.).
PORTAL & the CHIRICAHUAS (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/EBYTC2GljPcWLBvwxiMu3ws5EPJy?<domain...>)
A #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was recorded in South Fork on 10/10 (Troy Hibbitts).
A #ROSE-THROATED BECARD was reported in a private yard in Portal on 10/13,
and a #BERYLLINE HUMMINGBIRD on 10/15 and 10/16 (Rose Ann Rowlett, Richard
Webster).
#BROWN THRASHERS were photographed in Bob Rodrigues’s yard on 10/12 and
10/13 (Bob Rodrigues) and another in a Whitetail Canyon yard on 10/16 (Rick
Taylor).
AJO
A #HEERMANN’S GULL was photographed at the Ajo STP on 10/11 (Doug
Backlund). It was absent the next morning, but another one was reported in
the afternoon on 10/12 (Greg Gillson) and then two were photographed at
dusk (Doug Backlund).
TUCSON area
A #RED-BREASTED SAPSUCKER was photographed on 10/10 and 10/14 (Nate
Peterson) from private property along Sabino Creek just outside the Sabino
Canyon park boundary
A #YELLOW-THROATED VIREO was photographed at Arthur Pack Park on 10/13
(Elle Davio).
PATAGONIA
A #ROSE-THROATED BECARD continued along Harshaw Creek Road on 10/14 (Jake
Thompson). GPS: (31.51621, -110.69293). ACCESS NOTE: please stay on the
road – the creek is private property.
TUCSON - Mosquito control operations are scheduled at Sweetwater Wetlands
from 6:30-9:00am on Mondays during the warmer months (usually March -
November). The gate will open when operations are finished. Due to
long-term construction, Roger Road WRF is closed. See the Sweetwater page (
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/THNDC4WnljTEZDy1jtNFGXs4HV4p?<domain...> for details.
RAMSEY CANYON - Ramsey Canyon Preserve is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
ASH CANYON BIRD SANCTUARY: open dawn to dusk EXCEPT Thursday, when open
noon to dusk. Parking is limited; please carpool whenever possible. No need
to call ahead.
FORT HUACHUCA - access requirements are posted on its official webpage at
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ps5iC6Ypnlf7RpEK3tjI71s5vUqP?<domain...> The Visitor Control Center is located at the Van Deman Gate on Hwy 90. The
fort is an active military installation and will suspend your driving
privileges on Post for 30 days on your first offense for talking or using a
cell phone while driving. You MUST use a hands free device. Current entry
requirements (subject to change without notice): US citizens must pass a
background check and should be prepared to show photo ID for everyone in
the vehicle at the entrance, and possibly your vehicle registration and
insurance as well. Sometimes, foreign nationals are required to have an
approved military escort; contact the base (520.533.7111), or possibly the
Sierra Vista Visitor's Bureau (520.417.6960) well in advance. ACCESS NOTE:
a REAL ID is required for entry; some state driver's licenses qualify; see
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dFzkC7Dqomi2r8vkPSrS3Yso723R?<domain...> for details.
SANTA CRUZ FLATS: Management at the Evergreen Turf Sod Farm has asked
birders not to drive into the property (i.e., the 2750 road); birding from
perimeter roads (i.e., Tweedy or Pretzer) is still fine.
AVRA VALLEY WRF: Gates open at 8AM and close PROMPTLY at 2PM (do not
linger, you will be locked inside). Access subject to change without notice.
GREEN VALLEY WRF: Park outside the fence and use the pedestrian gate; stay
away from buildings and construction equipment. Access subject to change
without notice.
CORONA DE TUCSON WRF and NOGALES STP: Closed to entry; some facilities may
be viewed from outside the fence.
Date: 10/14/26 4:47 pm From: Steven Tracey (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] SEAZ: San Pedro House Birding Walk
Hi Birders,
It really felt like fall this morning as 9 birders walked the trails around
the San Pedro House. We managed to find 53 species as activity along Del
Valle Road and Garden Wash was high. Highlights included a few interesting
flyovers as we found a nice kettle of southbound Turkey Vultures, a
circling Great Egret, a soaring Gray Hawk amongst numerous unidentifiable
swallows, and most surprisingly a fly by Osprey. Sparrows and towhees are
starting to arrive as we had a four towhee day (Green-tailed, Abert's,
Canyon, and Spotted) along with the typical sparrow species. We did manage
a few warblers as well, with Orange-crowned, MacGillivray's, Nashville,
Black-throated Gray, and Yellow-rumped all showing up.
The Friends of the San Pedro River leads birding walks every 2nd and 4th
Wednesday of the month. For the next several months the walks start at
7:00a. The walks leave from the BLM’s San Pedro House south of State Route
90 just west of the San Pedro River. We walk about 4km and are out for
about three hours. Bring your own binoculars, a hat and water.
The next San Pedro River birding walk is on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00a.
Thank you very much, Diane. It would have been much more helpful if I had
stated my concerns in a less judgmental manner. My apologizes.
I really appreciate your coming forward and rectifying it with some very
good explanations and locations. Thank you so much. God bless.
*Paul O. Roisen*
*Sioux City, IA 51106 **Woodbury County, IA*
*Mobile 712-301-2817 **<roisenp1950...> <roisenp1950...>*
On Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 3:41 PM Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...> wrote:
> Thanks for the explanation.
>
>
> *Paul O. Roisen*
> *Sioux City, IA 51106 **Woodbury County, IA*
> *Mobile 712-301-2817 **<roisenp1950...> <roisenp1950...>*
>
> On Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 3:37 PM Jim Newell <thehumannewell...>
> wrote:
>
>> For those unaware, if you have the Sibley app you can just enter the 4
>> letter code and the bird comes up. No need for a lot of sleuthing. Esp when
>> folks are reporting multiple species, I’ll not rebuke them for taking that
>> short cut. I appreciate whatever time and effort is expended to spread the
>> word.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Oct 11, 2026, at 1:28 PM, Catherine Davis <aznmbirds...>
>> wrote:
>>
>> And I'm the birder who originally asked "300 what?". One more thing I
>> would like AZ birders to remember is that this is AZ and NM list. We NM
>> birders love hearing about AZ sightings, but sometimes it is confusing if
>> we're not sure which state, or what part of AZ you're referring to. Thanks
>> for any clarity you can offer.
>> Catherine Davis
>> Albuquerque, NM
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Oct 11, 2026, at 2:02 PM, Diane Drobka <aznmbirds...>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Hi Paul et al.,
>> I am the guilty party who was trying to get the word out asap from one of
>> only two reliable spots on the mountain with cell phone coverage. Sorry to
>> all that I offended or confused. When entering species into eBird, I always
>> save time using the four-digit code and didn't realize that all birders do
>> not take that shortcut.
>>
>> As a follow up on yesterday's record sighting at 1100 along Peters Flat
>> enroute to Riggs Lake, the huge flock was gone four hours later as we were
>> heading home. We did see scattered small flocks as we drove but didn't stop
>> for counts again.
>>
>> For those who want to try their luck in the same area, Peters Flat is a
>> little more than 30 miles from the intersection of US 191 and SR 366/Swift
>> Trail south of Safford. The first 21 miles are paved and the rest is a
>> maintained yet bumpy road but doesn't require high clearance or
>> four-wheel-drive vehicles. More Red Crossbills than I'd ever seen plus
>> Cassin's Finches and one Evening Grosbeak could make that trip worthwhile
>> even if you only get a few Crossbills. Plus Roper Lake and Dankworth Pond
>> are also along US 191 and worth staying an extra day.
>>
>> *Our Safford CBC is now set for Friday, December 18*, so come up and
>> join the fun.
>> Happy Birding!
>> Diane
>>
>> On Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 11:52:34 AM MST, Paul Roisen <
>> <roisenp1950...> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Clearly, the writer of this post regarding 300 CLNU has no concept that
>> many people who are on this list would have not a clue as to what a CLNU
>> is. Any communication sent out On a Listserv such as Arizona’s Listserve
>> should be clear and concise. Use the name of the species and explain where
>> you saw them or that you saw them in numerous locations rather than just
>> say we saw 300 of them on Mount Graham. So I personally know that that’s a
>> Clark’s Nutcracker, since I don’t use abbreviations like that, especially
>> talking with Birdwatchers who don’t use the abbreviations or new
>> Birdwatchers. Then you made me think of nuthatch.
>>
>> *Paul O. Roisen*
>> *Sioux City, IA 51106 **Woodbury County, IA*
>> *Mobile 712-301-2817 **<roisenp1950...> <roisenp1950...>*
>>
>> On Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 10:48 AM Craig Wilcox <aznmbirds...>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Yes
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> > On Oct 10, 2026, at 3:32 PM, Catherine Davis <
>> <aznmbirds...> wrote:
>> >
>> > 300 what?
>> > Catherine Davis
>> > Albuquerque
>> > Sent from my iPhone
>> >
>> >> On Oct 10, 2026, at 4:24 PM, Diane Drobka <aznmbirds...>
>> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Craig, Kale and I saw at 300 today on Mt. Graham!!!
>> >>
>> >> Sent from my iPhone
>> >>
>> >
>>
>>
On Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 11:52 AM Paul Roisen <aznmbirds...>
wrote:
> Clearly, the writer of this post regarding 300 CLNU has no concept that
> many people who are on this list would have not a clue as to what a CLNU
> is. Any communication sent out On a Listserv such as Arizona’s Listserve
> should be clear and concise. Use the name of the species and explain where
> you saw them or that you saw them in numerous locations rather than just
> say we saw 300 of them on Mount Graham. So I personally know that that’s a
> Clark’s Nutcracker, since I don’t use abbreviations like that, especially
> talking with Birdwatchers who don’t use the abbreviations or new
> Birdwatchers. Then you made me think of nuthatch.
>
> *Paul O. Roisen*
> *Sioux City, IA 51106 **Woodbury County, IA*
> *Mobile 712-301-2817 **<roisenp1950...> <roisenp1950...>*
>
> On Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 10:48 AM Craig Wilcox <aznmbirds...>
> wrote:
>
>> Yes
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> > On Oct 10, 2026, at 3:32 PM, Catherine Davis <
>> <aznmbirds...> wrote:
>> >
>> > 300 what?
>> > Catherine Davis
>> > Albuquerque
>> > Sent from my iPhone
>> >
>> >> On Oct 10, 2026, at 4:24 PM, Diane Drobka <aznmbirds...>
>> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Craig, Kale and I saw at 300 today on Mt. Graham!!!
>> >>
>> >> Sent from my iPhone
>> >>
>> >
>>
>>
*Paul O. Roisen*
*Sioux City, IA 51106 **Woodbury County, IA*
*Mobile 712-301-2817 **<roisenp1950...> <roisenp1950...>*
On Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 3:37 PM Jim Newell <thehumannewell...> wrote:
> For those unaware, if you have the Sibley app you can just enter the 4
> letter code and the bird comes up. No need for a lot of sleuthing. Esp when
> folks are reporting multiple species, I’ll not rebuke them for taking that
> short cut. I appreciate whatever time and effort is expended to spread the
> word.
>
> Jim
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 11, 2026, at 1:28 PM, Catherine Davis <aznmbirds...>
> wrote:
>
> And I'm the birder who originally asked "300 what?". One more thing I
> would like AZ birders to remember is that this is AZ and NM list. We NM
> birders love hearing about AZ sightings, but sometimes it is confusing if
> we're not sure which state, or what part of AZ you're referring to. Thanks
> for any clarity you can offer.
> Catherine Davis
> Albuquerque, NM
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 11, 2026, at 2:02 PM, Diane Drobka <aznmbirds...>
> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Paul et al.,
> I am the guilty party who was trying to get the word out asap from one of
> only two reliable spots on the mountain with cell phone coverage. Sorry to
> all that I offended or confused. When entering species into eBird, I always
> save time using the four-digit code and didn't realize that all birders do
> not take that shortcut.
>
> As a follow up on yesterday's record sighting at 1100 along Peters Flat
> enroute to Riggs Lake, the huge flock was gone four hours later as we were
> heading home. We did see scattered small flocks as we drove but didn't stop
> for counts again.
>
> For those who want to try their luck in the same area, Peters Flat is a
> little more than 30 miles from the intersection of US 191 and SR 366/Swift
> Trail south of Safford. The first 21 miles are paved and the rest is a
> maintained yet bumpy road but doesn't require high clearance or
> four-wheel-drive vehicles. More Red Crossbills than I'd ever seen plus
> Cassin's Finches and one Evening Grosbeak could make that trip worthwhile
> even if you only get a few Crossbills. Plus Roper Lake and Dankworth Pond
> are also along US 191 and worth staying an extra day.
>
> *Our Safford CBC is now set for Friday, December 18*, so come up and join
> the fun.
> Happy Birding!
> Diane
>
> On Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 11:52:34 AM MST, Paul Roisen <
> <roisenp1950...> wrote:
>
>
> Clearly, the writer of this post regarding 300 CLNU has no concept that
> many people who are on this list would have not a clue as to what a CLNU
> is. Any communication sent out On a Listserv such as Arizona’s Listserve
> should be clear and concise. Use the name of the species and explain where
> you saw them or that you saw them in numerous locations rather than just
> say we saw 300 of them on Mount Graham. So I personally know that that’s a
> Clark’s Nutcracker, since I don’t use abbreviations like that, especially
> talking with Birdwatchers who don’t use the abbreviations or new
> Birdwatchers. Then you made me think of nuthatch.
>
> *Paul O. Roisen*
> *Sioux City, IA 51106 **Woodbury County, IA*
> *Mobile 712-301-2817 **<roisenp1950...> <roisenp1950...>*
>
> On Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 10:48 AM Craig Wilcox <aznmbirds...>
> wrote:
>
> Yes
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Oct 10, 2026, at 3:32 PM, Catherine Davis <aznmbirds...>
> wrote:
> >
> > 300 what?
> > Catherine Davis
> > Albuquerque
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Oct 10, 2026, at 4:24 PM, Diane Drobka <aznmbirds...>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Craig, Kale and I saw at 300 today on Mt. Graham!!!
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >
>
>
Hi Paul et al.,I am the guilty party who was trying to get the word out asap from one of only two reliable spots on the mountain with cell phone coverage. Sorry to all that I offended or confused. When entering species into eBird, I always save time using the four-digit code and didn't realize that all birders do not take that shortcut.
As a follow up on yesterday's record sighting at 1100 along Peters Flat enroute to Riggs Lake, the huge flock was gone four hours later as we were heading home. We did see scattered small flocks as we drove but didn't stop for counts again.
For those who want to try their luck in the same area, Peters Flat is a little more than 30 miles from the intersection of US 191 and SR 366/Swift Trail south of Safford. The first 21 miles are paved and the rest is a maintained yet bumpy road but doesn't require high clearance or four-wheel-drive vehicles. More Red Crossbills than I'd ever seen plus Cassin's Finches and one Evening Grosbeak could make that trip worthwhile even if you only get a few Crossbills. Plus Roper Lake and Dankworth Pond are also along US 191 and worth staying an extra day.
Our Safford CBC is now set for Friday, December 18, so come up and join the fun.Happy Birding!Diane
On Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 11:52:34 AM MST, Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...> wrote:
Clearly, the writer of this post regarding 300 CLNU has no concept that many people who are on this list would have not a clue as to what a CLNU is. Any communication sent out On a Listserv such as Arizona’s Listserve should be clear and concise. Use the name of the species and explain where you saw them or that you saw them in numerous locations rather than just say we saw 300 of them on Mount Graham. So I personally know that that’s a Clark’s Nutcracker, since I don’t use abbreviations like that, especially talking with Birdwatchers who don’t use the abbreviations or new Birdwatchers. Then you made me think of nuthatch.
Paul O. RoisenSioux City, IA 51106 Woodbury County, IAMobile 712-301-2817 <roisenp1950...>
On Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 10:48 AM Craig Wilcox <aznmbirds...> wrote:
Yes
Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 10, 2026, at 3:32 PM, Catherine Davis <aznmbirds...> wrote:
>
> 300 what?
> Catherine Davis
> Albuquerque
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Oct 10, 2026, at 4:24 PM, Diane Drobka <aznmbirds...> wrote:
>>
>> Craig, Kale and I saw at 300 today on Mt. Graham!!!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>
Date: 10/11/26 11:53 am From: Paul Roisen (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: Re: [AZNMbirds] CLNU
Clearly, the writer of this post regarding 300 CLNU has no concept that
many people who are on this list would have not a clue as to what a CLNU
is. Any communication sent out On a Listserv such as Arizona’s Listserve
should be clear and concise. Use the name of the species and explain where
you saw them or that you saw them in numerous locations rather than just
say we saw 300 of them on Mount Graham. So I personally know that that’s a
Clark’s Nutcracker, since I don’t use abbreviations like that, especially
talking with Birdwatchers who don’t use the abbreviations or new
Birdwatchers. Then you made me think of nuthatch.
*Paul O. Roisen*
*Sioux City, IA 51106 **Woodbury County, IA*
*Mobile 712-301-2817 **<roisenp1950...> <roisenp1950...>*
On Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 10:48 AM Craig Wilcox <aznmbirds...>
wrote:
> Yes
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Oct 10, 2026, at 3:32 PM, Catherine Davis <aznmbirds...>
> wrote:
> >
> > 300 what?
> > Catherine Davis
> > Albuquerque
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Oct 10, 2026, at 4:24 PM, Diane Drobka <aznmbirds...>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Craig, Kale and I saw at 300 today on Mt. Graham!!!
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >
>
>
> On Oct 10, 2026, at 3:32 PM, Catherine Davis <aznmbirds...> wrote:
>
> 300 what?
> Catherine Davis
> Albuquerque
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Oct 10, 2026, at 4:24 PM, Diane Drobka <aznmbirds...> wrote:
>>
>> Craig, Kale and I saw at 300 today on Mt. Graham!!!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>
Yes, sorry about that. Clark's Nutcrackers. 200 in one spot and other flocks scattered along Swift Trail going up Mt. Graham (Pinaleno Mts.) near Safford.
On Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 06:07:28 PM MST, P Livecchi <p_livecchi...> wrote:
Clark’s Nutcracker?
Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 10, 2026, at 3:32 PM, Catherine Davis <aznmbirds...> wrote:
>
> 300 what?
> Catherine Davis
> Albuquerque
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Oct 10, 2026, at 4:24 PM, Diane Drobka <aznmbirds...> wrote:
>>
>> Craig, Kale and I saw at 300 today on Mt. Graham!!!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>
> On Oct 10, 2026, at 3:32 PM, Catherine Davis <aznmbirds...> wrote:
>
> 300 what?
> Catherine Davis
> Albuquerque
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Oct 10, 2026, at 4:24 PM, Diane Drobka <aznmbirds...> wrote:
>>
>> Craig, Kale and I saw at 300 today on Mt. Graham!!!
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>
Date: 10/6/26 3:06 pm From: David Griffin (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: Re: [AZNMbirds] Green Valley WRF RFI ( no sightings)
I heard of the new signage and hours, so on my most recent visit (Oct 5) I
waited until after 8am (I posted some photos).
The eBird "about" page is not an official reporting of how things are....we
can update that to reflect the new hours (I believe I submitted the change
to the reviewer).
I'd say we accept, adopt, and adhere to the hours stated on the sign as
well as the new signage inside of the facility -- we don't want to lose
access to this site! Technically you could get there earlier than 8am and
walk the entrance road outside of the fence and scan into the facility. BUT
if you want to go inside the gate to view the ponds, then you should plan
for 8am or later.
David
On Tue, Oct 6, 2026 at 12:20 PM bncthay <aznmbirds...> wrote:
> Based on an eBird report from 10/5 apparently entry to this facility is
> now allowed only after 8 AM but "about this hotspot" states it is open for
> birding at 6:30 AM . Can someone please clarify
>
> Thanks
>
> Craig Thayer
> Tucson
>
Date: 10/6/26 12:32 pm From: Scott R (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] New free tool for exploring your personal eBird history by county
I’ve developed a new free web app called *My County Birds* for birders who
enjoy county listing or simply want a different way to explore their eBird
history.
After importing your personal eBird data export, the app maps your birding
by county and lets you drill down into individual states, counties, and
species. It also identifies potential county *Targets* based on species
you’ve recorded elsewhere in the state, maps where you have and haven’t
recorded individual species, and tracks county-listing progress and goals.
The app requires no account and is designed with privacy in mind: *your
eBird records are processed and stored entirely on your own device and are
not uploaded to a server.* It can also work offline once installed.
If you’d like to see how it works before using your own data, there is a
full Sample Data mode.
This is a new release, and I’d welcome feedback—particularly about anything
that is unclear, cumbersome, or doesn’t behave the way you expected.
Scott Ray
Catron Co, NM
Date: 10/6/26 12:20 pm From: bncthay (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] Green Valley WRF RFI ( no sightings)
Based on an eBird report from 10/5 apparently entry to this facility is now allowed only after 8 AM but "about this hotspot" states it is open for birding at 6:30 AM . Can someone please clarify
Thanks
Craig Thayer Tucson
Over the weekend, I heard a tiny snippet of what I thought was WCSP, both
Saturday and Sunday morning. But only once, and not even a full song.
Yesterday, October 5, Jim saw on in the yard - hoping to see more soon.
And really hoping for some of the montane/foothills wandering birds to show
up in our yard - especially Pinyon Jays. In Colorado, we were fortunate to
have them as regular feeders in both Colorado Springs, and in Penrose (that
was decades ago). A flyover would be close enough here. :-) I can
dream.
If you haven't read it yet, you should also take a look at the article on
the important role the Arizona Bird Committee plays as the keeper of the
records of Arizona birds, and why it's important to submit reports of
rarities to the committee. It is here
<https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0Z7VCEKLJEtOP7Xv7uwhG9s7PYY8?<domain...> .
Date: 10/5/26 7:36 am From: ewinter (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] Blue Jay in Taos County
Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) was seen yesterday in Arroyo Hondo, Taos
County. Seen by a friend who has lived in the East & has been birding
for over a decade. Familiar species to her, and not at all a difficult
ID. Came to her feeders. Two years of drought have kept the wild food
supply limited. It's migration season, so it may not be around that
exact location any more.
Date: 10/4/26 8:27 pm From: CRAIG FISCHER (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: Re: [AZNMbirds] Global Big Day
More on October Bird Day from Baicich & Peterson's Birding Community E-bulletin for October:
October Big Day, that participatory day of birds and birding, will be on Saturday 10 October. This annual event is becoming for many a bird-watching highlight of the fall, marking a day of community birding around the world. Wherever you are on 10 October, you can simply take a few minutes to enjoy birds and share what you find. You can participate from anywhere, even from home!
Last October, participants from 196 nations around the world reported seeing a record 7,990 species of birds during a single day of observing. There were 900,000 observers united for a single day of activity. Can that number be surpassed, making this year the first October Big Day with more than a million people engaged?
Wherever you are that day, you can plan to enjoy a bit of birding for 20 minutes or 20 hours to identify and count all the birds you find. Then share your results on eBird.
On Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 02:48:59 PM MST, Doug Jenness (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> wrote:
4 Oct 2026
Along the line of Mark's comments. When eBird's spring Global Big Day began a decade ago, the Arizona Field Ornithologists merged its statewide coordination of the North American Migration Count into the spring GBD count. It coordinates the annual count on a county-wide basis. The reports and data from both the NAMC and GBD counts since 2004 are posted on the AZFO's website. The next count is May 8, 2027. Arizona is one of the few states where there is organized participation in the spring GBD. The AZFO has not coordinated any fall migration counts.
Best,Doug JennessArizona state coordinator of GBD count
On Sun, Oct 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM Mark Stevenson <aznmbirds...> wrote:
The spring Global Big Day and the October Big Day are different not just in the season of occurrence but in the amount of organization. O.B.D. isn't organized like G.B.D. It's a more free form event without assignments.
Mark Stevenson Tucson, AZ
On Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 2:15 PM pgoltz <aznmbirds...> wrote:
Thank you. I also made the determination that Big Day is this coming
Saturday. But in the past, the mailing list has contained messages
helping to organize people, and put them in touch with local leaders.
There has been total silence. Maybe some people are planning in other
venues. Not all of us have access to these. I almost missed this coming
Big Day because of this. I would like to bird in the place I usually do,
but I didn't remember enough to get in touch until just now.
People need to continue to use this list for the purpose of informing
other people of events. Please, folks! Please provide information for
those of us who only access this list. Thank you.
Pat Goltz
On 2026-10-04 11:46, Kenneth Werner wrote:
> I looked it up and found the following:
>
> Global Big Day 2026 took place on May 9, 2026, setting a new all-time
> record with 8,023 bird species recorded worldwide in a single 24-hour
> period through eBird [1]. [1 [2]]
>
> Event Results and Highlights
>
> *
>
> * Total Species: 8,023 species documented globally.
>
> * Participants: 80,245 eBirders from 203 countries.
>
> * Checklists Submitted: 197,640 checklists.
>
> * Top Species Regions: Colombia led with 1,571 species, followed by
> Peru (1,447) and Brazil (1,208). [1 [3], 2 [2]]
>
> Next Birding Events
>
> *
>
> * October Big Day: Scheduled for October 10, 2026.
>
> * Next Global Big Day: Scheduled for May 9, 2027. [1 [2]]
>
> Ken
>
> On Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 23:01 pgoltz <aznmbirds...> wrote:
>
>> Why is nobody talking about Global Big Day? I found out it's this
>> coming
>> Saturday!
>>
>> Pat Goltz
>> Pima County
>
>
> Links:
> ------
> [1]
> https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ghGsCrgWPrT79RBzVh4i6Os4pXA8?<domain...> > [2] https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/nyPVCvm6WyFqXnkPNTAslqsQiwOp?<domain...> > [3] https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/sReSCwn6XzHkpEw48s1tGpsJMkEZ?<domain...>
Date: 10/4/26 7:38 pm From: Scott R (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] Free Review List bird alerts from Chase Report (NM, AZ)
Hi all,
Chase Report (chasereport.com), which scores eBird rarity reports by how
likely the bird is still present, now offers free alerts for state Review
List birds in New Mexico, Arizona and Washington.
How it works:
Each state has a Telegram channel. Chase Report posts there once per bird,
when it first rates a new Review List bird Likely Present.
Each post gives the location, when the bird was first reported and how many
reports there are, with links to the Chase Report page and the latest eBird
checklist.
Chase Report checks eBird hourly, every 15 minutes on weekends. Posts
between 9 PM and 6 AM arrive silently.
It's free, with no Chase Report account. You need the free Telegram app,
and you can leave the channel at any time.
Date: 10/4/26 4:17 pm From: Olga Harbour (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] South Polar Skua
Hi folks,
For anyone who hasn't seen the skua, it was still at Grindstone Lake near Ruidoso, NM, today, sitting on the solar equipment. That's the good news. The bad news is Grindstone Lake will be closed from Oct. 5 through Oct. 12. We got lucky and went for it today instead of waiting. We didn't know about the closure.
Date: 10/4/26 2:49 pm From: Doug Jenness (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: Re: [AZNMbirds] Global Big Day
4 Oct 2026
Along the line of Mark's comments. When eBird's spring Global Big Day began
a decade ago, the Arizona Field Ornithologists merged its statewide
coordination of the North American Migration Count into the spring GBD
count. It coordinates the annual count on a county-wide basis. The reports
and data from both the NAMC and GBD counts since 2004 are posted on the
AZFO's website
<https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/o5jmCg7WAOIKkDRwOcNfkLs46DBF?<domain...>.
The next count is May 8, 2027. Arizona is one of the few states where there
is organized participation in the spring GBD. The AZFO has not coordinated
any fall migration counts.
Best,
Doug Jenness
Arizona state coordinator of GBD count
On Sun, Oct 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM Mark Stevenson <aznmbirds...>
wrote:
> The spring Global Big Day and the October Big Day are different not just
> in the season of occurrence but in the amount of organization. O.B.D. isn't
> organized like G.B.D. It's a more free form event without assignments.
>
> Mark Stevenson
> Tucson, AZ
>
> On Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 2:15 PM pgoltz <aznmbirds...> wrote:
>
>> Thank you. I also made the determination that Big Day is this coming
>> Saturday. But in the past, the mailing list has contained messages
>> helping to organize people, and put them in touch with local leaders.
>> There has been total silence. Maybe some people are planning in other
>> venues. Not all of us have access to these. I almost missed this coming
>> Big Day because of this. I would like to bird in the place I usually do,
>> but I didn't remember enough to get in touch until just now.
>>
>> People need to continue to use this list for the purpose of informing
>> other people of events. Please, folks! Please provide information for
>> those of us who only access this list. Thank you.
>>
>> Pat Goltz
>>
>> On 2026-10-04 11:46, Kenneth Werner wrote:
>> > I looked it up and found the following:
>> >
>> > Global Big Day 2026 took place on May 9, 2026, setting a new all-time
>> > record with 8,023 bird species recorded worldwide in a single 24-hour
>> > period through eBird [1]. [1 [2]]
>> >
>> > Event Results and Highlights
>> >
>> > *
>> >
>> > * Total Species: 8,023 species documented globally.
>> >
>> > * Participants: 80,245 eBirders from 203 countries.
>> >
>> > * Checklists Submitted: 197,640 checklists.
>> >
>> > * Top Species Regions: Colombia led with 1,571 species, followed by
>> > Peru (1,447) and Brazil (1,208). [1 [3], 2 [2]]
>> >
>> > Next Birding Events
>> >
>> > *
>> >
>> > * October Big Day: Scheduled for October 10, 2026.
>> >
>> > * Next Global Big Day: Scheduled for May 9, 2027. [1 [2]]
>> >
>> > Ken
>> >
>> > On Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 23:01 pgoltz <aznmbirds...> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Why is nobody talking about Global Big Day? I found out it's this
>> >> coming
>> >> Saturday!
>> >>
>> >> Pat Goltz
>> >> Pima County
>> >
>> >
>> > Links:
>> > ------
>> > [1]
>> >
>> https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/oi8ZCjAWEjfD9VXGKiRhA5smLvGe?<domain...> >> <https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/oi8ZCjAWEjfD9VXGKiRhA5smLvGe?<domain...> >> > [2] https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/s7EbCk6WGkCANPjX8uQinpsGOim4?<domain...> >> <https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/s7EbCk6WGkCANPjX8uQinpsGOim4?<domain...> >> > [3] https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/BokXCl8WJltm7j8P0hqsMlszc2SF?<domain...> >> <https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/BokXCl8WJltm7j8P0hqsMlszc2SF?<domain...> >>
>
Date: 10/4/26 2:27 pm From: Mark Stevenson (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: Re: [AZNMbirds] Global Big Day
The spring Global Big Day and the October Big Day are different not just in
the season of occurrence but in the amount of organization. O.B.D. isn't
organized like G.B.D. It's a more free form event without assignments.
Mark Stevenson
Tucson, AZ
On Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 2:15 PM pgoltz <aznmbirds...> wrote:
> Thank you. I also made the determination that Big Day is this coming
> Saturday. But in the past, the mailing list has contained messages
> helping to organize people, and put them in touch with local leaders.
> There has been total silence. Maybe some people are planning in other
> venues. Not all of us have access to these. I almost missed this coming
> Big Day because of this. I would like to bird in the place I usually do,
> but I didn't remember enough to get in touch until just now.
>
> People need to continue to use this list for the purpose of informing
> other people of events. Please, folks! Please provide information for
> those of us who only access this list. Thank you.
>
> Pat Goltz
>
> On 2026-10-04 11:46, Kenneth Werner wrote:
> > I looked it up and found the following:
> >
> > Global Big Day 2026 took place on May 9, 2026, setting a new all-time
> > record with 8,023 bird species recorded worldwide in a single 24-hour
> > period through eBird [1]. [1 [2]]
> >
> > Event Results and Highlights
> >
> > *
> >
> > * Total Species: 8,023 species documented globally.
> >
> > * Participants: 80,245 eBirders from 203 countries.
> >
> > * Checklists Submitted: 197,640 checklists.
> >
> > * Top Species Regions: Colombia led with 1,571 species, followed by
> > Peru (1,447) and Brazil (1,208). [1 [3], 2 [2]]
> >
> > Next Birding Events
> >
> > *
> >
> > * October Big Day: Scheduled for October 10, 2026.
> >
> > * Next Global Big Day: Scheduled for May 9, 2027. [1 [2]]
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > On Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 23:01 pgoltz <aznmbirds...> wrote:
> >
> >> Why is nobody talking about Global Big Day? I found out it's this
> >> coming
> >> Saturday!
> >>
> >> Pat Goltz
> >> Pima County
> >
> >
> > Links:
> > ------
> > [1]
> >
> https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/23UCC2GljPcWjgNWQTnf3ws5HdJ-?<domain...> > <https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/23UCC2GljPcWjgNWQTnf3ws5HdJ-?<domain...> > > [2] https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/1znAC3YmkgfoBO5ovIqhZEsQatRF?<domain...> > <https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/1znAC3YmkgfoBO5ovIqhZEsQatRF?<domain...> > > [3] https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/l6OeC4WnljTEoqpExIBiGXs4Rqpv?<domain...> > <https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/l6OeC4WnljTEoqpExIBiGXs4Rqpv?<domain...> >
Date: 10/4/26 2:15 pm From: pgoltz (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: Re: [AZNMbirds] Global Big Day
Thank you. I also made the determination that Big Day is this coming
Saturday. But in the past, the mailing list has contained messages
helping to organize people, and put them in touch with local leaders.
There has been total silence. Maybe some people are planning in other
venues. Not all of us have access to these. I almost missed this coming
Big Day because of this. I would like to bird in the place I usually do,
but I didn't remember enough to get in touch until just now.
People need to continue to use this list for the purpose of informing
other people of events. Please, folks! Please provide information for
those of us who only access this list. Thank you.
Pat Goltz
On 2026-10-04 11:46, Kenneth Werner wrote:
> I looked it up and found the following:
>
> Global Big Day 2026 took place on May 9, 2026, setting a new all-time
> record with 8,023 bird species recorded worldwide in a single 24-hour
> period through eBird [1]. [1 [2]]
>
> Event Results and Highlights
>
> *
>
> * Total Species: 8,023 species documented globally.
>
> * Participants: 80,245 eBirders from 203 countries.
>
> * Checklists Submitted: 197,640 checklists.
>
> * Top Species Regions: Colombia led with 1,571 species, followed by
> Peru (1,447) and Brazil (1,208). [1 [3], 2 [2]]
>
> Next Birding Events
>
> *
>
> * October Big Day: Scheduled for October 10, 2026.
>
> * Next Global Big Day: Scheduled for May 9, 2027. [1 [2]]
>
> Ken
>
> On Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 23:01 pgoltz <aznmbirds...> wrote:
>
>> Why is nobody talking about Global Big Day? I found out it's this
>> coming
>> Saturday!
>>
>> Pat Goltz
>> Pima County
>
>
> Links:
> ------
> [1]
> https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/o05jCoAWMof54QJ40c1fqVspMxL7?<domain...> > [2] https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/X-oQCp9WNpfqD7PDBTDh2WsGWenB?<domain...> > [3] https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/gUNACqAWOqfnWVGWofQiK2sEFbQ9?<domain...>
Date: 10/2/26 9:34 pm From: Andrew Core (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 2 October 2026
Hello Birders,
This update of Tucson Bird Alliance's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast Arizona
was made on October 2, 2026; the next update will be made on October 9.
Email your reports to rarebirdalert AT tucsonbirds.org
SEVERAL IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS follow the sightings, including information
on temporary closures and rules for access to other important birding
areas. Abbreviation "m.ob." = multiple observers. An asterisk (*)
preceding a species name in the list indicates that it merits careful, full
documentation. A pound sign (#) indicates that brief corroborating details
are warranted. Documentation and photos of review species may be submitted
at https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/OjZ7Cwn6XzHk8xA5LIVfGpsJb2Jb?<domain...> A list of review
species can be found here:
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/m8K3CxoWYAIDMv9pJHvhErsyElhp?<domain...>
SPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT:
#Red-shouldered Hawk
#Broad-winged Hawk
#Semipalmated Sandpiper
#Short-billed Dowitcher
#Sabine's Gull
#Common Tern
*LEAST FLYCATCHER
#Rufous-backed Robin
#Blackburnian Warbler
#Hooded Warbler
#Rufous-capped Warbler
#Streak-backed Oriole
There continued to be a large scale irruption of Clark’s Nutcrackers,
Pinyon Jays, Cassin’s Finches, and Evening Grosbeaks - mostly from the
upper forest but some foothill and lowland locations too.
GREENLEE COUNTY
A #LEAST FLYCATCHER was reported along the Apache Grove Birding Trail on
9/30 (Ezekiel Dobson). GPS: (32.87341, -109.19653)
ARIVACA & BUENOS AIRES NWR
At Arivaca Lake a #RED-SHOULDERED HAWK was photographed on 10/2 (Brian
Nicholas).
TUCSON area
#BROAD-WINGED HAWKS were reported from NW Tucson (Donna Memon) and
photographed at El Rio Preserve (Scott Boone) on 10/2. Another was reported
from Danny Lopez Park on 9/26 (Scott Shaum).
On Mt Lemmon, a #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was photographed at the Sunset Trailhead
(lower Bear Wallow) on 9/28 (Dominic DeLaca-Wauer).
A #HOODED WARBLER was photographed on campus at the University of Arizona
on 10/1 (AJ Vasquez). GPS: (32.23131, -110.95590)
PATAGONIA
#BROAD-WINGED HAWKS were reported at the Paton Center on 9/28 (Sean
Caufield) and Temporal Gulch on 9/30 (Jake Thompson).
At Patagonia Lake State Park (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/iOYxCDwKGDTwvAn7BFRCG6sjrDfo?<domain...>) a #COMMON
TERN was photographed at the spillway on 9/30 (Jim Krakowski).
WILLCOX & the SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY
At Lake Cochise and the Twin Lakes Golf Course in Willcox, a #SEMIPALMATED
SANDPIPER and #SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHER were reported on 9/29; the sandpiper
continued on 9/30 (m.ob.).
At Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, a #SABINE'S GULL was reported on 9/27
(m.ob.).
NOGALES area
At Pena Blanca Lake (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/RCrQCEKLJEtO9xgwWIxFG9s7jIaI?<domain...>), a #BLACKBURNIAN
WARBLER was p on 9/27 (Henrey Deese, Cameron Tescher) and continued through
9/29 (Tony Shrimpton).
A #RUFOUS-CAPPED WARBLER continued this week in Sycamore Canyon (m.ob.).
GPS (31.4231, -111.1949).
TUCSON - Mosquito control operations are scheduled at Sweetwater Wetlands
from 6:30-9:00am on Mondays during the warmer months (usually March -
November). The gate will open when operations are finished. Due to
long-term construction, Roger Road WRF is closed. See the Sweetwater page (
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/gBWdCJEkOMflrw1k8IKI3psy-sNv?<domain...> for details.
RAMSEY CANYON - Ramsey Canyon Preserve is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
ASH CANYON BIRD SANCTUARY: open 7am to dusk EXCEPT Thursday, when open noon
to dusk. Parking is limited; please carpool whenever possible. No need to
call ahead.
FORT HUACHUCA - access requirements are posted on its official webpage at
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/YXGbCLAmQOfVj9m0PcYTDzsyBZUu?<domain...> The Visitor Control Center is located at the Van Deman Gate on Hwy 90. The
fort is an active military installation and will suspend your driving
privileges on Post for 30 days on your first offense for talking or using a
cell phone while driving. You MUST use a hands free device. Current entry
requirements (subject to change without notice): US citizens must pass a
background check and should be prepared to show photo ID for everyone in
the vehicle at the entrance, and possibly your vehicle registration and
insurance as well. Sometimes, foreign nationals are required to have an
approved military escort; contact the base (520.533.7111), or possibly the
Sierra Vista Visitor's Bureau (520.417.6960) well in advance. ACCESS NOTE:
a REAL ID is required for entry; some state driver's licenses qualify; see
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/3ZoLCM7nRPIDO3Rp5HqUZJs8U84m?<domain...> for details.
SANTA CRUZ FLATS: Management at the Evergreen Turf Sod Farm has asked
birders not to drive into the property (i.e., the 2750 road); birding from
perimeter roads (i.e., Tweedy or Pretzer) is still fine.
AVRA VALLEY WRF: Gates open at 8AM and close PROMPTLY at 2PM (do not
linger, you will be locked inside). Access subject to change without notice.
GREEN VALLEY WRF: Open 7 AM - 2 PM. Park outside the fence and use the
pedestrian gate; stay away from buildings and construction equipment.
Access subject to change without notice.
CORONA DE TUCSON WRF and NOGALES STP: Closed to entry; some facilities may
be viewed from outside the fence.
