Date: 3/30/26 1:34 pm From: Ken and Karen McByrd-Bell (via aznmbirds Mailing List) <aznmbirds...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] Apache County Global Big Day
Calling All Birders!
We are looking for volunteers to participate in the 2026 Global Big Day in
Apache County on Saturday, May 9.
Apache County is home to a remarkable variety of birds, with 381 species
listed on eBird, 279 of which can be found during the month of May. The
area is currently significantly underbirded, and we need your help to
potentially beat our record of 139 total species. Whether you can bird for
ten minutes or ten hours, every checklist counts.
Notable hotspots include:
- Petrified Forest National Park
- Becker Lake & River Walk Trail
- Sheep Crossing
- Little Colorado River South Fork
- Luna Lake
- Wenima Wildlife Area
- Lyman Lake State Park
- West Baldy Trail
- Big Lake Recreation Area
Keep an eye out for notable species such as the Lewis's Woodpecker,
American Three-toed Woodpecker, Canada Jay, Pinyon Jay, Clark's Nutcracker,
American Dipper, Gray Catbird, Red Crossbill, Yellow-breasted Chat, and
Painted Redstart.
