Date: 11/6/26 5:01 pm From: Andrew Core (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 6 November 2026
Hello Birders,
This update of Tucson Bird Alliance's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast Arizona
was made on November 6, 2026; the next update will be made on November 13.
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/68qWCLAmQOfV6zl8AtBfD1tyPrkR?<domain...> A list of review
species can be found here:
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/-C7dCM7nRPIDNnvmgfkhZAt8HdOv?<domain...>
SPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT:
#Tricolored Heron
#Red Phalarope
#Ruddy Ground Dove
#Berylline Hummingbird
#Eastern Phoebe
#Gray Catbird
#Brown Thrasher
#Tennessee Warbler
#Chestnut-sided 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.
AMADO
A #TRICOLORED HERON continued at Amado STP through 11/2 (m.ob.).
ARIVACA & BUENOS AIRES NWR
A #RED PHALAROPE was reported in flooded fields along Arivaca Rd at
milepost 15 on 11/2 (Brian Nicholas).
PATAGONIA
A #RUDDY GROUND-DOVE continued at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds this
week (m.ob.).
At Patagonia Lake State Park (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/KeJGCQArYlfg0wJZ8cAu9ktGBUFW?<domain...>) an
#EASTERN PHOEBE was continued along Sonoita Creek on 11/5 (m.ob.). GPS:
(31.49906, -110.84467).
PORTAL & the CHIRICAHUAS (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/8V_YCR8vZmto23yZJhQC6Vt1RjJi?<domain...>)
A #BERYLLINE HUMMINGBIRD continued in a private yard in Portal on 11/5
(Richard Webster, Rose Ann Rowlett).
A #BROWN THRASHER and a #GRAY CATBIRD continued in a Whitetail Canyon yard
through 11/6 and 11/3 (Rick Taylor).
GREENLEE COUNTY
An #EASTERN PHOEBE was photographed at Round Mountain Tank Number 2 on 11/6
(Dave Stejskal).
SIERRA VISTA & the HUACHUCAS
A #TENNESSEE WARBLER was photographed at the San Pedro House on 11/3
(Lindsey Zirker).
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. See the
Sweetwater page (https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/TlJxCWWA5rTZJnNo2hOHk0to2CKN?<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/r0DlCYVDjwfmryjBQcQSJktxNzqy?<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/Uy4xCZZEkxiAJWXBEuRTV2tBqlgI?<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: 11/3/26 11:35 am From: John Williams (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] After the storm
New month, new birds…. At Arthur Pack Regional Park, Western Bluebirds appeared the past two days…. Over 3” of rain did some damage; few golfers to scare the birds.
Northern Shovelers tallied in the 20’s for the first time since May, Ruddy Ducks into the 50’s. An Osprey hunted the 9th two days in a row. Violet-green Swallows on Sunday.
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
>>
>
