Hello Birders,
This update of Tucson Audubon Society's Rare Bird Alert for southeast
Arizona was made on October 13, 2006. The next update will be made on
October 19th. To report rare birds, phone (520) 798-1005 and select option
2. Or email your reports to Keith Kamper at keith_kamper@comcast.net
In this report, where directions are not given they can be found in the
newest edition of Tucson Audubon's "Finding Birds in Southeast Arizona".
Updates, including new sites and access changes, can be found at:
www.tucsonaudubon.org/birding/updates.htm
Several important announcements follow the sightings.
Tucson (Southeast Arizona) RBA: (520) 798-1005 X 0
An asterisk (*) preceding a species name below indicates that the species
warrants careful documentation. A pound sign (#) indicates that brief
corroborative details are warranted.
Please send your reports to the AZ Bird Committee at: P.O. Box 91856 Tucson,
AZ 85752-1856 or to ghrosenberg@Comcast.net or use the on-line form at
http://www.javaswift.com/ABCReports/mailer.aspx
MADERA CANYON
An *AZTEC THRUSH was found about a 1.5 miles up Baldy Trail in Madera Canyon
on the 9th (Susan Birky et al).
TUCSON AREA
A *RED-BREASTED SAPSUCKER was reported at Aqua Caliente Park in northeast
Tucson on the 10th (Rob Yaksich et al). It was observed selecting palm seeds
from the trees near the foot bridge, then flying down to the mesquites near
the parks entry road. Please note that hybridization between this species
and Red-naped and Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers occurs quite often, which
complicates field identification.
BENSON AREA
A #SABINE'S GULL was observed at the Benson Sewage Ponds on the 9th
(Clifford Cathers).
A COMMON LOON was present at the Benson Golf Course Clubhouse Pond on the
4th and 5th (Mary Kumiega). From Interstate 10 in Benson take the Ocotillo
St. exit #304 and drive north on Ocotillo St. Watch on the right for a brown
wildlife viewing sign and blue animal shelter sign. Turn right here. You
will come to a T intersection; turn left here and watch for the golf course
on the right. Please note that this area may be closed for reseeding.
SAN PEDRO HOUSE
A female GREEN KINGFISHER was observed at the east end of Kingfisher Pond,
accessed from the San Pedro House, on the 11th (Stuart Healy).
SULPHER SPRINGS VALLEY
A #SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER was observed at Lake Cochise in Willcox on the
7th. A DUNLIN was present on the same date (John and Marty Hirth).
ARIZONA CITY
A NEOTROPIC CORMORANT was present on the artificial lake in Arizona City on
the 6th (Doug Jenness).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CORONADO NATIONAL MEMORIAL: The memorial and its roads, at the south end of
the Huachuca Mts, are closed until further notice due to severe flood damage
in July 2006.
FORT HUACHUCA ACCESS: A photo ID, vehicle registration and proof of
insurance is again required for entry to the Army base. Foreign Nationals
must now be sponsored by someone with a valid military ID card. Direct
questions to the U.S. Army at Fort Huachuca
http://Huachuca-www.army.mil/sites/local/
Visitors are reminded not to stop in the middle of roads or to park on
grassy shoulders where fires may be started.
BAIRD'S SPARROW HILL AND THE VACA RANCH CORRAL in the San Rafael Valley
continues to be off limits to birders due to the thoughtless actions of a
few birders. Do not bird within .25 mile of the corrals or enter the
property.
NOGALES SEWAGE PONDS: Remain closed to birders due to security concerns.
CASA GRANDE SEWAGE PONDS: Due to a construction project, birders will be
able to view the ponds only from outside of the chain link fence.
CORONA DE TUCSON SEWAGE PONDS: Closed due to ongoing construction, perhaps
until spring 2007.
Thanks for your reports and good birding,
Keith Kamper
This update of Tucson Audubon Society's Rare Bird Alert for southeast
Arizona was made on October 13, 2006. The next update will be made on
October 19th. To report rare birds, phone (520) 798-1005 and select option
2. Or email your reports to Keith Kamper at keith_kamper@comcast.net
In this report, where directions are not given they can be found in the
newest edition of Tucson Audubon's "Finding Birds in Southeast Arizona".
Updates, including new sites and access changes, can be found at:
www.tucsonaudubon.org/birding/updates.htm
Several important announcements follow the sightings.
Tucson (Southeast Arizona) RBA: (520) 798-1005 X 0
An asterisk (*) preceding a species name below indicates that the species
warrants careful documentation. A pound sign (#) indicates that brief
corroborative details are warranted.
Please send your reports to the AZ Bird Committee at: P.O. Box 91856 Tucson,
AZ 85752-1856 or to ghrosenberg@Comcast.net or use the on-line form at
http://www.javaswift.com/ABCReports/mailer.aspx
MADERA CANYON
An *AZTEC THRUSH was found about a 1.5 miles up Baldy Trail in Madera Canyon
on the 9th (Susan Birky et al).
TUCSON AREA
A *RED-BREASTED SAPSUCKER was reported at Aqua Caliente Park in northeast
Tucson on the 10th (Rob Yaksich et al). It was observed selecting palm seeds
from the trees near the foot bridge, then flying down to the mesquites near
the parks entry road. Please note that hybridization between this species
and Red-naped and Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers occurs quite often, which
complicates field identification.
BENSON AREA
A #SABINE'S GULL was observed at the Benson Sewage Ponds on the 9th
(Clifford Cathers).
A COMMON LOON was present at the Benson Golf Course Clubhouse Pond on the
4th and 5th (Mary Kumiega). From Interstate 10 in Benson take the Ocotillo
St. exit #304 and drive north on Ocotillo St. Watch on the right for a brown
wildlife viewing sign and blue animal shelter sign. Turn right here. You
will come to a T intersection; turn left here and watch for the golf course
on the right. Please note that this area may be closed for reseeding.
SAN PEDRO HOUSE
A female GREEN KINGFISHER was observed at the east end of Kingfisher Pond,
accessed from the San Pedro House, on the 11th (Stuart Healy).
SULPHER SPRINGS VALLEY
A #SEMIPALMATED SANDPIPER was observed at Lake Cochise in Willcox on the
7th. A DUNLIN was present on the same date (John and Marty Hirth).
ARIZONA CITY
A NEOTROPIC CORMORANT was present on the artificial lake in Arizona City on
the 6th (Doug Jenness).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CORONADO NATIONAL MEMORIAL: The memorial and its roads, at the south end of
the Huachuca Mts, are closed until further notice due to severe flood damage
in July 2006.
FORT HUACHUCA ACCESS: A photo ID, vehicle registration and proof of
insurance is again required for entry to the Army base. Foreign Nationals
must now be sponsored by someone with a valid military ID card. Direct
questions to the U.S. Army at Fort Huachuca
http://Huachuca-www.army.mil/sites/local/
Visitors are reminded not to stop in the middle of roads or to park on
grassy shoulders where fires may be started.
BAIRD'S SPARROW HILL AND THE VACA RANCH CORRAL in the San Rafael Valley
continues to be off limits to birders due to the thoughtless actions of a
few birders. Do not bird within .25 mile of the corrals or enter the
property.
NOGALES SEWAGE PONDS: Remain closed to birders due to security concerns.
CASA GRANDE SEWAGE PONDS: Due to a construction project, birders will be
able to view the ponds only from outside of the chain link fence.
CORONA DE TUCSON SEWAGE PONDS: Closed due to ongoing construction, perhaps
until spring 2007.
Thanks for your reports and good birding,
Keith Kamper