Date: 11/1/24 9:59 pm From: Andrew Core <tucsonrba...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] RBA Tucson, AZ - 1 November 2024
Hello Birders,
This update of Tucson Audubon Society's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast
Arizona was made on November 1, 2024; the next update will be made on
November 8. Email your reports to rarebirdalert AT tucsonaudubon.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/dvJfCrgWPrT8kgvj1c7frH4Ryk2?<domain...> A list of review
species can be found here:
https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/hK0RCvm6WyF7YQ6g2hXhgHQiYF7?<domain...>
SPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT:
#Eurasian Wigeon
*BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER
#Heermann's Gull
#Ruddy Ground Dove
#Berylline Hummingbird
#Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
#Red-breasted Sapsucker
#Eastern Phoebe
#Pacific Wren
#Black-capped Gnatcatcher
#Rufous-backed Robin
#Gray Catbird
#Tennessee Warbler
#Chestnut-sided Warbler
#Prothonotary Warbler
#Louisiana Waterthrush
#Scarlet Tanager
#Thick-billed Longspur
#Baltimore Oriole
SANTA CRUZ FLATS
A *BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER continued at Evergreen Turf Sod Farm at Tweedy &
Pretzer on 10/26 (m.ob.). Friendly reminder: 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.
AJO
Three #HEERMANN’S GULLS were photographed at the Ajo STP on 10/28 (Vikki
Jackson). An #EASTERN PHOEBE was photographed on 10/28 (Greg Gillson) and
continued through 11/1.
AMADO
Two #HEERMANN’S GULLS were photographed at the Amado STP on 10/26 (Mike
Ostrowski).
SIERRA VISTA & the HUACHUCAS
A #RUDDY GROUND DOVE continued at the Sierra Vista EOP on 10/27 (m.ob.).
The Sunday walk grants access to a larger area than is normally available,
and begins every Sunday promptly at 7 am. It is free but limited to the
first fifteen people.
Three #RUDDY GROUND DOVES were photographed at the Hereford Bridge on 10/28
(Ron Beck).
Two #RUDDY GROUND DOVES were reported at the Hwy 92 bridge on 10/30 (Peter
Siminski).
A #TENNESSEE WARBLER was reported at Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary on 10/27
(Tim Blount).
A #YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was photographed along the San Pedro River in
Escapule Wash on 10/26 (Peter Siminski). A #GRAY CATBIRD and #RUDDY
GROUND-DOVE were photographed on 10/28 (Steve Svedeman).
GREEN VALLEY & the SANTA RITAS
In Madera Canyon (map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/qc_uCA8EBztNwkWont2CDHG4xWG?<domain...>), a #BERYLLINE HUMMINGBIRD
continued at the Santa Rita Lodge through 11/1 (m.ob.). A #RED-BREASTED
SAPSUCKER and a LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH were photographed above Proctor Rd on
10/26 (Mike Ostrowski) and 10/31 Clayton Borzini), respectively.
A #TENNESSEE WARBLER continued at Canoa Ranch Conservation Park through
10/26 and a #YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER and continued through 10/30 (m.ob.).
A #TENNESSEE WARBLER was photographed on 10/28 (Nick Pulcinella) in a Green
Valley yard.
#GRAY CATBIRDS were reported in two different Green Valley yards on 10/30
(Dick Bierman) and on 10/31 (Rob Rutledge).
TUCSON area
#YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKERS were reported at the Arizona-Sonora Desert
Museum on 10/29 (Michael Sadat), Tahoe Park on 10/26 (Andrea Serrano), Wes
Miller Park on 11/1 (Nate Peterson), Sam Lena Park and KERP on 10/19 (Nate
Peterson), Sabino Canyon Recreation Area on 10/30 (Jessica Wills) and
Columbus Park on 10/27 and 11/1 (m.ob.).
A #RUFOUS-BACKED ROBIN continued at Sweetwater Wetlands through 10/30
(m.ob.), and #TENNESSEE WARBLER and a #YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER continued
across the street at Agua Nueva Park this week (m.ob.).
A #TENNESSEE WARBLER continued at the University of Arizona on 11/1
(Tristan McKnight). A #SCARLET TANAGER was photographed just east of the
hospital on 10/30 (Tristan McKnight) and continued on 10/31 (m.ob.). GPS:
32.2405, -110.9447
A #THICK-BILLED LONGSPURS continued at the Avra Valley WWTP on 10/27
(m.ob.). If the gate is locked, try the call box; gate is locked for the
day at 2pm.
A #PACIFIC WREN was photographed on 10/26 (Brian Nicholas) at the Sunset
Trailhead in lower Bear Wallow on Mt. Lemmon.
An #EASTERN PHOEBE was photographed at Crossroads Park in Marana on 10/31
(Nate Peterson) near the playground.
A #CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER was reported from the confluence of the Santa
Cruz River & the Rillito on 10/30 (Jake Thomspon).
TUBAC area (annotated map: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/UMnkCB1GDAT7wY4mMhrFlH2ojMf?<domain...>)
A #YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was photographed along the Anza Trail at
Tumacacori on 10/31 and 11/1 (Cathy Beck). A #TENNESSEE WARBLER was
photographed on 10/30 (Bill Lisowsky).
A #BALTIMORE ORIOLE was photographed along Santa Gertrudis Lane on 10/29
(Cathy Beck).
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/eNzyCM7nRPIqwNZ8Rc4fVH8MkzU?<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/iZyCCN7oVgI0O4BxEhxhoHytXRj?<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 7AM 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. Use the call box at the gate, follow
the signs for parking, and 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.
