Date: 5/5/26 2:01 pm From: Doug Jenness (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] Global Big Day May 9
5 May 2026
A reminder!!
Saturday, May 9 is the annual Global Big Day spring migration count.
Hundreds of us in Arizona will be in the field that day counting birds and
having a great time.
If you aren't sure where you will be birding that day, you may want to
check with one of the county coordinators to see where your efforts will
make the most difference in getting the most species and birds in your
county. The list of county coordinators is on the Arizona Field
Ornithologists website here <https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/2N2rC7DqomiyOjkPmI8fAUo5YPu?<domain...>. The final results for
the state will be compiled and posted on the AZFO website. The results will
have a county by county comparison.
Date: 5/4/26 2:48 pm From: John Williams (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] Arthur Pack Reg. Park, NW Tucson
This morning I saw three first of the year Purple Martins on the west edge of the golf course at Arthur Pack.
Migrant sparrows have mostly left with only one White-crowned found. Resident rufous-winged were also singing.
Once again I heard the Red-shouldered Hawk call coming from the SW corner of the park. I was over 1/4 mile away so didn’t try to chase it. Previous chases to that corner have been fruitless. I have now heard that call at least 16 times without catching sight of it. I has NEMESIS status for me.
Yesterday on Wilds Road in Catalina, one Lewis’s Woodpecker was still in the area, perched on the third pole north of the road.
Also present were Cassin’s and Western Kingbirds, foraging from the utility wires along the road.
The pond in the Catalina Regional park did have a couple Leopard Frogs croaking; birds were sparse. Zero sparrows.
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Date: 5/1/26 10:11 pm From: Andrew Core (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 1 May 2026
Hello Birders,
This update of Tucson Bird Alliance's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast Arizona
was made on May 1, 2026; the next update will be made on May 8. 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/wo9KCA8EBztVY7OP9uGfAUGpdwk?<domain...> A list of review
species can be found here:
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/BMn8CB1GDATAoEKkVI6h5U2wwwl?<domain...>
SPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT:
#Broad-winged Hawk
#Short-tailed Hawk
#Hudsonian Whimbrel
#Buff-collared Nightjar
#Rufous-backed Robin
#Gray Catbird
#Tennessee Warbler
#Chestnut-sided Warbler
#Kentucky Warbler
#Rufous-capped Warbler
*FLAME-COLORED TANAGER
#Purple Finch
SIERRA VISTA & the HUACHUCAS
In Miller Canyon a pair of *FLAME-COLORED TANAGERS continued this week
(m.ob.) near the old mill. GPS: (31.4112, -110.28177).
A #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was reported from the San Pedro House on 4/29 (m.ob.).
PORTAL & the CHIRICAHUAS (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/gkkGCLAmQOfXvE9gPSKFkUyacxt?<domain...>)
A #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was photographed in Portal on 4/27 and in Cave Creek
Canyon on 4/29 (m.ob.).
A #RUFOUS-BACKED ROBIN continued in a Whitetail Canyon yard on 5/1 (Rick
Taylor).
A #GRAY CATBIRD was photographed in Portal at Bob Rodrigues’s yard on 4/25
(Bob Rodrigues) and continued through 5/1 (m.ob.). A #TENNESSEE WARBLER was
reported on 4/29 (Avery Fish).
TUCSON area
On Mt Lemmon, a #SHORT-TAILED HAWK continued over the Bear Wallow/Mt
Bigelow area on 4/26 (m.ob.).
A #TENNESSEE WARBLER was reported at Sweetwater Wetlands on 4/25 (Michael
Welch).
A #CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER was reported at Lakeside Park on 4/28
(Anonymous).
WILLCOX & the SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY
A #HUDSONIAN WHIMBREL was photographed at Lake Cochise by the Twin Lakes
Golf Course in Willcox on 4/27 (Steven Tracey) and continued through 5/1
(m.ob.).
NOGALES area
#BUFF-COLLARED NIGHTJARS continued at the south end of California Gulch at
the confluence with Warsaw Canyon this week (m.ob.). Annotated map:
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/waFYCOJpWjfwGqxgAhYSrUGszTF?<domain...> #RUFOUS-CAPPED WARBLERS continued this week in Sycamore Canyon (m.ob.). GPS
(31.417354, -111.196266).
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/rj3rCP6q0kCZlyX24fRTgUxcCvf?<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/fXdhCR8vZmtQV7WprTycGU1F7UP?<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/pwU-CVJz4qfXvOyElS5fBUERknr?<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: 4/30/26 2:33 pm From: Doug Jenness (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] May "Species of the Month'
30 April 2026
The avian family Icteridae includes blackbirds, orioles, cowbirds, and
meadowlarks, and is only found in the Americas. Many of the species are
confined to the tropics. But only one species, the RUSTY BLACKBIRD, breeds
north to the tree line in wet forests of Alaska, Canada, and the
northeastern United States. Arizona has more than 30 records, mostly in
winter from 14 of the state’s 15 counties. *Arizona Birds, *the
online journal of the Arizona Field Ornithologists, is featuring this
species for its May 'Species of the Month'
<https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0F9pCYVDjwfg18oNQF0fYTxiIXK?<domain...>.
We appreciate the use of a photo by Shawn Cooper.
Date: 4/29/26 4:06 pm From: Richard Bansberg (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] San Pedro House Birding Walk
Hello Birders,
This morning 15 participants birded the trails at the San Pedro House and tallied 54 species. There seemed to be more migrants moving through the area on this Wednesday walk compared with previous walks this month. We saw 7 warbler species along with good numbers of Bullock’s Orioles, Western Tanagers and Black-headed Grosbeaks. We identified 9 flycatcher species including a FOS Western Wood-Pewee. Brown-crested Flycatchers were very vocal and appeared to be pairing up. We counted 15 Yellow-breasted Chats and had brief views of a couple of them. Sparrow species were down as expected this time of the year, although we did log a few lingering White-crowned Sparrows along with a Chipping Sparrow and a Green-tailed Towhee.
The Friends of the San Pedro River leads birding walks every Wednesday of May. For the month of May, the walks leave at 7:00a 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, May 13 at 7:00a.
Date: 4/28/26 1:15 pm From: henry detwiler (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] California Breeding Bird Atlas Project
Greetings Birders,
If you use (or would like to use) eBird, and you enjoy birding in our neighboring state of California, please consider joining the California Breeding Bird Atlas Project. It's a wonderful way to take birding to a new level, learning more about birds, and searching for breeding behavior.
Here's a short announcement about this project from Sam Safran, the Science Director.
If you have any questions about the project, please drop me an e-mail.
Thanks, and Good Birding!Henry D. DetwilerYuma, AZ
Hi birders,
I wanted to share an opportunity that may be of interest to those of you who live near the California border or who occasionally bird across the state line.
The California Bird Atlas is currently underway! While it’s focused on documenting breeding birds in CA, the data collected will support conservation efforts for many of our shared species.
If you spend any time birding in California, you can contribute your sightings to the dedicated eBird project. Our Quick Start Guide has all you need to get going.
If you look at the current Atlas Effort Map, you’ll see that there are many blocks along the border that have yet to receive any coverage. Your observations, even from a few outings, can help fill the gaps and build a clearer picture of bird distribution and breeding status across the region.
Hi Mary,Beth and I are planning to participate in the Global Bird Count on 5/9.I understood your message that we only should respond if we were unable to participate.Please clarify for me.Thanks,Beth Whittam and Tom Watson Sent from my Galaxy -------- Original message --------From: "Mary Williams (via aznmbirds Mailing List)" <aznmbirds...> Date: 4/28/26 7:14 AM (GMT-07:00) To: <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] Please unsubscribe Sent from my iPhone
Date: 4/28/26 7:08 am From: Steven Tracey (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] SEAZ: A Belated Report from Saturday's Big Birding Challenge
Hi Birders,
On this past Saturday, the Big Birding Challenge hosted 29 birders spread
across five SPRNCA locations with each team birding for 4 hours, trying to
tally as many species as possible. Our winning team finished with 70
species from the Waters Road (Casa de San Pedro) location. In total the
five teams found 93 species which was about 10 less than last year which
feels about right given a fairly slow migration this year. We did have
some nice highlights across the teams. Just about all teams had a good
raptor day with several groups finding Common Black Hawks. Flycatchers
were also seen in good numbers with all three regional Myiarchus
flycatchers seen along with the three expected Empidonax, among others.
Warblers continued to be harder to find beyond the numerous Lucy's and
Northern Yellow, with a beautiful male Hermit Warbler probably the
highlight. All in all a really nice time and a great way to celebrate the
San Pedro!
Just a reminder, tomorrow will be the last of the every Wednesday April
walks at San Pedro House, as we revert back to the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of
the month in May. The walk tomorrow starts at 7:00am.
Date: 4/26/26 9:18 pm From: John Williams (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] Catalina, Wilds Road
One Lewis’s Woodpecker was seen this morning at 10:05 on the utility poles by the School Yard White Oak grove.
This is the same location where they have been seen for over 5 months.
Also down at the Catalina Regional Park Pond there was a flight of Vaux Swifts first seen by Keith Kamper.
Today I was surprised to see an American Robin in our neighborhood, first
this morning and again early afternoon. We've had them in winter a
couple of years, but haven't even seen one at Fort Lowell Park in months
(doesn't mean they haven't been there). But unusual for us this time of
year.
When we bought this house 13 years ago, we inherited a pineapple guava,
severely damaged by a few heavy freezes the previous winter. It has
finally grown and regained vigor, and has bloomed well the past two springs
(producing one fruit last summer).
For the past week, a Northern Mockingbird has been visiting several times
daily, and we see it vigorously plucking out the white petals of the
pineapple guava flowers and eating them with gusto.
Our FOS Brown-crested Flycatcher showed up on Monday, April 20th, and
Yellow warbler finally in the yard yesterday.
Date: 4/24/26 9:49 pm From: Andrew Core (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 24 April 2026
Hello Birders,
This update of Tucson Bird Alliance's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast Arizona
was made on April 24, 2026; the next update will be made on May 1. 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/sh14C7DqomiyPLpNAi8f1ToqRM2?<domain...> A list of review
species can be found here:
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Txt_C8XrpnfQJ9vq6C1hQTyqQkr?<domain...>
PORTAL & the CHIRICAHUAS (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/cU0WCl8WJltk9LnE2igF9Tzxacx?<domain...>)
A #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was reported in Cave Creek Canyon on 4/24 (m.ob.).
A #RUFOUS-BACKED ROBIN continued in a Whitetail Canyon yard on 4/22 (Rick
Taylor).
A #GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW was reported on 4/19 (John Roser) and continued
through 4/24 (m.ob.) in a private yard in Portal
TUCSON area
On Mt Lemmon, a #SHORT-TAILED HAWK was reported over the Bear Wallow/Mt
Bigelow area on 4/19 (m.ob.).
A #SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER was reported at the Avra Valley WWTP on 4/18
(Janine McCabe). If the gate is locked, try the call box; gate is locked
for the day at 2pm.
NOGALES area
#BUFF-COLLARED NIGHTJARS continued at the south end of California Gulch at
the confluence with Warsaw Canyon this week (m.ob.). Annotated map:
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/QEFiCm7WKmI60vJljf4HXTRZ-BY?<domain...> #RUFOUS-CAPPED WARBLERS continued this week in Sycamore Canyon (m.ob.). GPS
(31.417354, -111.196266). A #HOODED WARBLER was photographed on 4/18 (Shawn
Miller).
WILLCOX & the SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY
A *CAVE SWALLOW continued at Lake Cochise by the Twin Lakes Golf Course in
Willcox on 4/18 (Tim Rodenkirk). Access Note: Lake Cochise is closed for a
music festival until 4/27
SIERRA VISTA & the HUACHUCAS
In Miller Canyon a pair of *FLAME-COLORED TANAGERS continued this week
(m.ob.) near the old mill. GPS: (31.4112, -110.28177).
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/bizZCnGWL0cxynOD7FPIpTJ-lLA?<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/5XHyCp9WNpfyl5Moni3TBTGB3X8?<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/wbxACqAWOqfR490N8IWUvTE65Qa?<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: 4/23/26 6:15 am From: Steven Tracey (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] SEAZ: San Pedro House Birding Walk & Celebrate the San Pedro!
Hi Birders,
Yesterday morning, 20 birders found 43 species along the trails around the
San Pedro House. Migration has been slow along the river this spring. We
have plenty of the breeding birds like Northern Yellow Warblers, Lucy's
Warblers, Bell's Vireos and as of the past few walks Yellow-breasted Chats,
but true migrants have been harder to find. There are still plenty of
interesting birds to see and our fingers are crossed for a good influx of
migrants over the weekend.
Speaking of the weekend, this will be my last plug for this Saturday's
(April 25) Big Morning Birding Challenge which is part of the Celebrate the
San Pedro Festival. You can join one of the five birding teams and try to
see the most species for the morning challenge. You can get to all the
details via the Friends of the San Pedro River Facebook Page or by clicking
the link below and scrolling down to the festival information and links.
The Friends of the San Pedro River leads birding walks every Wednesday of
April. For the month of April, the walks leave at 7:00a from the BLM’s San
Pedro House south of State Route 90 just west of the San Pedro River. We
walk about 4km, and we are out for about three hours. Bring your own
binoculars, a hat and water.
The next San Pedro River birding walk after Saturday's festival is on
Wednesday April 29, at 7:00a.
Date: 4/21/26 5:47 pm From: Nick Whelan (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] SE AZ: Black and White Warbler in Hereford
This morning at Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary in Hereford, AZ, a Black and White Warbler, identified by its black and white striping on the body and the head, and by its behavior of searching the oak trees by both climbing and descending the trunks and limbs, was in the lower woodland section of the Sanctuary. First noted by a visitor from Maine, refound by me several minutes later, it is uncertain that the bird remained later than this morning.
Date: 4/20/26 9:03 am From: John Williams (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] Arthur Pack Regional Park, NW Tucson, new species
This morning a bit before 7 AM, I was surprised to see (and photograph) a male Williamson’s Sapsucker. A bit of good luck was Craig Thayer arriving in time to see it as well. The total observation was about 3-4 minutes before it flew northeasterly from the 7th hole pond area. We lost it and I couldn’t relocate it as I covered much of the northern half or the golf course's mesquites.
Craig reported an Osprey closer to 5:30AM, and a Brown-crested Flycatcher calling south of the course.
A Baird’s Sandpiper continues for a fifth day on the 13th hole pond.
Sparrows are few, Warblers are few. Ducks have declined, but there are still 7-8 species. One of the valley’s immature Double-crested Cormorants continues almost daily.
Date: 4/15/26 2:38 pm From: Steven Tracey (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] SEAZ: San Pedro River Birding Walk
Hi Birders,
We had a nice crowd of 19 birders this morning for the San Pedro River
birding walk. We are starting to see new spring arrivals with each
Wednesday walk and today was no exception. Among the 59 species found
during the walk, we saw or heard our first Black-headed Grosbeak and
Yellow-breasted Chats of the year. The real highlight though was what
might be a first for the walk, a Grace's Warbler. While these might be
common in the nearby mountains, they are pretty unusual along the river.
We also had a nice encounter with a Sonoran Gopher Snake that gave everyone
lengthy good views before zipping down into a nearby hole.
A reminder to everyone that next Saturday, April 25 will be the Big Morning
Birding Challenge as part of the Celebrate the San Pedro festival. You can
join one of five teams at various access points along the San Pedro and see
how many bird species the team can find. Check out the Friends of the San
Pedro Facebook page to get all the details. We will be having another
Wednesday walk before the festival on April 22 as well.
The Friends of the San Pedro River leads birding walks every Wednesday of
April. For the month of April, the walks leave at 7:00a from the BLM’s San
Pedro House south of State Route 90 just west of the San Pedro River. We
walk about 4km, and we are out for about three hours. Bring your own
binoculars, a hat and water.
The next San Pedro River birding walk is on Wednesday April 22, at 7:00a.
On Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:04:03 PM MST, Andrew Core (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> wrote:
Hello Birders,
This update of Tucson Bird Alliance's Rare BirdAlert for Southeast Arizona was made on April 10, 2026; the next update will be made on April 17. Email your reports to rarebirdalert AT tucsonbirds.org
SEVERAL IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS follow the sightings, includinginformation on temporary closures and rules for access to otherimportant birding areas. Abbreviation "m.ob." = multiple observers. Anasterisk (*) preceding a species name in the list indicates that itmerits careful, full documentation. A pound sign (#) indicates thatbrief corroborating details are warranted. Documentation and photos of review species may be submitted at https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/9F0eC7DqomiyQvP9ju8f1TonQD8?<domain...> A list of review species can be found here: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/J4ghC8XrpnfQzlJx8F1hQTyaSIu?<domain...>
SPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT:
#Broad-winged Hawk
#Short-tailed Hawk
#Least Tern
#Buff-collared Nightjar
#Black-capped Gnatcatcher
#Brown Thrasher
#Palm Warbler
#Rufous-capped Warbler
*FLAME-COLORED TANAGER
SIERRA VISTA & the HUACHUCAS
In Miller Canyon a pair of *FLAME-COLORED TANAGERS was reported on 4/10 (Jake Thompson). Last year they were often seen near the old mill. GPS: (31.4112, -110.28177).
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/NuiXCvm6WyF42GBo0hrf4TQVT_x?<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/56u3Cwn6XzHPA7OXZsLhjTJqXsQ?<domain...> for details.
SANTACRUZ 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.
CORONADE TUCSON WRF and NOGALES STP: Closed to entry; some facilities may be viewed from outside the fence.
Andrew Core
SEAZ RBA Compiler - Tucson, AZhttps://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/imqhCxoWYAIB9yGKqtBi0TyTowI?<domain...>
Greetings Birders,
Suzanne and I have had a three-day run of good migration days here in our Yuma backyard. Today was the best of them, with 46 species seen. Migration is much better this spring than in 2025, and as has been the trend, many of the migrants are arriving earlier in the month. The rarest bird to visit was a handsome male Calliope Hummingbird, but other birds we were happy to get were: Cassin's and Plumbeous Vireos, Yellow-breasted Chat, Western Tanager, and Blue Grosbeak. On 9 April we had at least 12 colorful Lazuli Buntings in the yard. We've played host to 9 species of warblers, including an early male Hermit Warbler.
The yard list for 2026 is now up to 79 species.
eBird reports with photos:https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ZPuTC93vqouxNov92cofVTqdkgv?<domain...>
Good Birding!Henry D. <Detwilerhenry_detwiler...>, AZ
Finding Birds in Southwest Arizonahttps://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/s1QvC0Aj5Nf4g6KZmsDhXT95G9L?<domain...> Birds at the Salton Sea and in Imperial County, https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pCCYCg7WAOINwVrpGT2irT4Lt3U?<domain...>
Date: 4/10/26 10:04 pm From: Andrew Core (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 10 April 2026
Hello Birders,
This update of Tucson Bird Alliance's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast Arizona
was made on April 10, 2026; the next update will be made on April 17. 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/kkNOC0Aj5Nf4mxo8qSwfXT9hOmd?<domain...> A list of review
species can be found here:
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/BRQxCg7WAOING30kOSohrT41U6J?<domain...>
SPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT:
#Broad-winged Hawk
#Short-tailed Hawk
#Least Tern
#Buff-collared Nightjar
#Black-capped Gnatcatcher
#Brown Thrasher
#Palm Warbler
#Rufous-capped Warbler
*FLAME-COLORED TANAGER
SIERRA VISTA & the HUACHUCAS
In Miller Canyon a pair of *FLAME-COLORED TANAGERS was reported on 4/10
(Jake Thompson). Last year they were often seen near the old mill. GPS:
(31.4112, -110.28177).
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/eyzhCwn6XzHPyj8pJuAUjTJGmNd?<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/WgeuCypWZBtJL1XnqilfPTxUter?<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/NNp5Czqg1Din41gLQTnhgT9wbHi?<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.
