Date: 4/12/24 7:28 pm From: Andrew Core <tucsonrba...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] [EXT]RBA Tucson, AZ - 12 April 2024
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Hello Birders,
This update of Tucson Audubon Society's Rare Bird Alert for Southeast Arizona was made on April 12, 2024; the next update will be made on April 19. 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 http://www.azfo.org/gallery/1main/whatIsABC.html and recent rarity photos can be seen at http://www.azfo.net/gallery/1main/photos_recent.html. A list of review species can be found here: http://www.azfo.org/gallery/1main/ReviewList.html
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SPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT: #Greater Scaup #Surf Scoter #Broad-winged Hawk #Short-tailed Hawk #Berylline Hummingbird #Green Kingfisher *TUFTED FLYCATCHER #Pacific Wren #Rufous-backed Robin #Brown Thrasher #Tennessee Warbler #Black-throated Blue Warbler *PINE WARBLER #Golden-crowned Sparrow
PATAGONIA A *TUFTED FLYCATCHER was photographed in upper Finley and Adams Canyon ( https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1848679) in the Patagonia Mountains on 4/11 (Caleb Strand). GPS: 31.39478, -110.70354 #RUFOUS-BACKED ROBINS continued along Blue Haven Road between the Patons and the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve and at the Preserve this week (m.ob.). A #TENNESSEE WARBLER continued near the old treatment plant on Costello Dr on 4/10 (Susan Patla). At Patagonia Lake (annotated map: http://goo.gl/GgNvs), a #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was photographed on 4/7 (Garrett Little) along the Birding Trail at the east end of the lake through 3/30 (Joe Mahaffey).
WILLCOX & the SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY A *PINE WARBLER continued at Keiller Park in Willcox on 4/11 (Max Jarrett). A #SURF SCOTER continued at Lake Cochise by the Twin Lakes Golf Course in Willcox on 4/8 (m.ob.).
AMADO A #GREATER SCAUP continued at the Amado STP this week (m.ob.).
TUCSON area A #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was photographed over the Catalina foothills on 4/8 (Carl Englander).
TUBAC area (annotated map: http://goo.gl/maps/yDqi0) A dark morph #SHORT-TAILED HAWK continued at the Tubac Hawk Watch at Ron Morriss Park through 4/11 (Eric Kallen). Two #BROAD-WINGED HAWKS were reported on 4/10, and an astounding six on 4/11 (Peter Collins), and two more on 4/12. #GREEN KINGFISHERS continued along the Santa Cruz River between Santa Gertrudis Lane and Chavez Siding Rd this week (m.ob.). A #GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW continued in a neighborhood west of Tubac on 4/10 (Dale Sweetnam).
PORTAL & the CHIRICAHUAS (annotated map: http://goo.gl/maps/XfXfX) A #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was photographed over town on 4/8 (John Harshman). A #BROWN THRASHER continued in a Whitetail Canyon yard this week (Rick Taylor). A #BROWN THRASHER continued at Cave Creek Ranch this week (m.ob.). A #BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER continued at the Southwestern Research Station on 4/10 (m.ob.).
GREEN VALLEY & the SANTA RITAS In Madera Canyon (map: http://goo.gl/dXBYP), a #BERYLLINE HUMMINGBIRD continued at the Madera Kubo Lodge this week (m.ob.).
SIERRA VISTA & the HUACHUCAS A #PACIFIC WREN continued in Huachuca Canyon at the 1.7-mile parking area on 4/9 (Carol Hippenmeyer). A #GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW continued at the Battiste Bed & Breakfast this week (m.ob.).
DOUGLAS area A #TENNESSEE WARBLER was reported at San Bernardino NWR on 4/10 (Richard Webster). Annotated map: https://goo.gl/uX96Pw
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: http://webcms.pima.gov/government/wastewaterreclamation/
RAMSEY CANYON - Ramsey Canyon Preserve is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
ASH CANYON B&B: 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://home.army.mil/huachuca/index.php/about/Garrison/DES/physical-security/visitor-access. 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://www.dhs.gov/real-id-public-faqs 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.
