Date: 4/19/24 2:51 pm From: Andrew Core <tucsonrba...> Subject: [AZNMbirds] [EXT]RBA Tucson, AZ - 19 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 19, 2024; the next update will be made on April 26. 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 *ANHINGA (unconfirmed) *GLOSSY IBIS #Broad-winged Hawk #Berylline Hummingbird #Rufous-backed Robin #Brown Thrasher #Tennessee Warbler #Black-throated Blue Warbler *PINE WARBLER #Palm Warbler #Golden-crowned Sparrow
TUCSON area A *GLOSSY IBIS was photographed at the Avra Valley WWTP on 4/13 (JC Curd). Hours are 8am-2pm, when the gate is locked for the day. A #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was photographed over Jesse Owens Park 4/13 (Zachariah Bramkampon). A #BROWN THRASHER continued at WOW Arizona B&B in Catalina on 4/16 (Elizabeth Crouthamel).
WILLCOX & the SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY A *PINE WARBLER continued at Keiller Park in Willcox on 4/14 (Max Jarrett).
TUBAC area (annotated map: http://goo.gl/maps/yDqi0) #BROAD-WINGED HAWKS continued to be reported at the Tubac Hawk Watch at Ron Morriss Park, being reported on 4/14 (2), 4/15, 4/16, 4/17 and 4/18 (m.ob.). An ANHINGA was reported on 4/14 (Seth Ausubel) – unfortunately, very high overhead, and Neotropic Cormorant could not be conclusively ruled out. A #GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW continued in a neighborhood west of Tubac on 4/13 (Dale Sweetnam).
AMADO A #GREATER SCAUP continued at the Amado STP this week (m.ob.).
SIERRA VISTA & the HUACHUCAS At the San Pedro House, a dark morph #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was photographed along the river on 4/17 (Steven Tracey). At the Hereford Bridge over the San Pedro River, a light morph #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was photographed on 4/18 (Ron Beck). Another light morph #BROAD-WINGED HAWK was reported over Huachuca City on 4/19 (Nancy Overholtz, Linda Pittman). A #GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW continued at the Battiste Bed & Breakfast this week (m.ob.). A #PALM WARBLER was reported at the Casa de San Pedro B&B on 4/19 (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.).
PATAGONIA #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 in Patagonia, this time at the Paton Center on 4/17 (James Taylor).
NOGALES area A #RUFOUS-BACKED ROBIN was photographed in a Rio Rico yard on 4/16 (Donna Bazzo) and continued on 4/19.
PORTAL & the CHIRICAHUAS (annotated map: http://goo.gl/maps/XfXfX) A #BROWN THRASHER continued at Cave Creek Ranch through 4/13 (Randall Roberts). A #BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER continued at the Southwestern Research Station on 4/17 (m.ob.).
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.
