This update of Tucson Audubon Society's Rare Bird Alert for southeast
Arizona was made on February 1st, 2007. The next update will be made on
February 8th. The RBA phone line is currently down. To report rare birds
call the Tucson Audubon Nature Shop during business hours (10-4 Monday to
Saturday) at 520-629-0510. 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 including information
on the closure of Avra Valley Wastewater Treatment plant in Tucson.
Tucson (Southeast Arizona) RBA: (520) 798-1005 X 0 (Temporarily
out-of-service)
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
SPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT
marginally rare/uncommon species mentioned are not listed
Clark's Grebe
#"KRIDER'S" RED-TAILED HAWK
Lewis's Woodpecker
*BLACK-CAPPED GNATCATCHER
*PINE WARBLER
#LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH
#HARRIS'S SPARROW
#CLAY-COLORED SPARROW
*COMMON GRACKLE
BISBEE AREA
The *PINE WARBLER continued at SABO's Banning Creek Field Station in Bisbee
through the 1st (Erika Wilson et al). The station is open to the public. For
more information see sabo@sabo.org or call 520-432-1388.
The *COMMON GRACKLE continued at a private yard in Bisbee through the 26th.
PATAGONIA AREA
Two *BLACK-CAPPED GNATCATCHER and the continuing #LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH were
observed along the Sonoita Creek Trail at the east end of Patagonia Lake
State Park on the 27th (Will Russell). Two female ELEGANT TROGONS were
observed along the creek on the 31st (Melody Kehl). A CLARK'S GREBE
persisted on the lake through the 1st (various observers).
I-19 CORRIDOR
A male ELEGANT TROGON was observed at the mouth of Madera Canyon where the
creek crosses Proctor Road on the 28th (Gary Jue).
Two CRESTED CARACARAS were observed along de Anza trail, midway between
Tubac and Tumacacori, on the 28th (Jim Karp).
TUCSON AREA
A female WILLIAMSON'S SAPSUCKER was observed at Middle Bear Canyon Picnic
Area near the restrooms on the 26th (Rick Wright).
The LEWIS'S WOODPECKER continued at the grassy knolls in Reid Park thru the
1st (various observers). This area is along Camino Campestre east of
Country Club Road just east of the west-most baseball field. Check for it in
the palm, oak and eucalyptus trees.
The female SUMMER TANAGER remained at Roger Road Treatment plant through the
1st (Larry and Kathy Pratt).
SIERRA VISTA AREA
At least one #CLAY-COLORED SPARROW persisted through the 1st along the north
trail at the San Pedro River Inn (Michael Marsden).
SANTA CRUZ FLATS
A #"KRIDER'S" RED-TAILED HAWK was observed at Curry and Pretzer Roads on the
27th (Scott Schuette, Darlene Smyth and John Yerger). Twnty CRESTED
CARACARAS and two WHITE-TAILED KITES were observed over the flats on the
same date (arious observers).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*NEW* AVRA VALLEY WATEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: The facility is now closed to
birders due to the ongoing construction and might be closed until May 1st.
Updates will be added as they become available.
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.
CORONA DE TUCSON SEWAGE PONDS: Closed due to ongoing construction, perhaps
until spring 2007.
Thanks for your reports!
Keith Kamper
Arizona was made on February 1st, 2007. The next update will be made on
February 8th. The RBA phone line is currently down. To report rare birds
call the Tucson Audubon Nature Shop during business hours (10-4 Monday to
Saturday) at 520-629-0510. 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 including information
on the closure of Avra Valley Wastewater Treatment plant in Tucson.
Tucson (Southeast Arizona) RBA: (520) 798-1005 X 0 (Temporarily
out-of-service)
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
SPECIES MENTIONED IN THIS REPORT
marginally rare/uncommon species mentioned are not listed
Clark's Grebe
#"KRIDER'S" RED-TAILED HAWK
Lewis's Woodpecker
*BLACK-CAPPED GNATCATCHER
*PINE WARBLER
#LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH
#HARRIS'S SPARROW
#CLAY-COLORED SPARROW
*COMMON GRACKLE
BISBEE AREA
The *PINE WARBLER continued at SABO's Banning Creek Field Station in Bisbee
through the 1st (Erika Wilson et al). The station is open to the public. For
more information see sabo@sabo.org or call 520-432-1388.
The *COMMON GRACKLE continued at a private yard in Bisbee through the 26th.
PATAGONIA AREA
Two *BLACK-CAPPED GNATCATCHER and the continuing #LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSH were
observed along the Sonoita Creek Trail at the east end of Patagonia Lake
State Park on the 27th (Will Russell). Two female ELEGANT TROGONS were
observed along the creek on the 31st (Melody Kehl). A CLARK'S GREBE
persisted on the lake through the 1st (various observers).
I-19 CORRIDOR
A male ELEGANT TROGON was observed at the mouth of Madera Canyon where the
creek crosses Proctor Road on the 28th (Gary Jue).
Two CRESTED CARACARAS were observed along de Anza trail, midway between
Tubac and Tumacacori, on the 28th (Jim Karp).
TUCSON AREA
A female WILLIAMSON'S SAPSUCKER was observed at Middle Bear Canyon Picnic
Area near the restrooms on the 26th (Rick Wright).
The LEWIS'S WOODPECKER continued at the grassy knolls in Reid Park thru the
1st (various observers). This area is along Camino Campestre east of
Country Club Road just east of the west-most baseball field. Check for it in
the palm, oak and eucalyptus trees.
The female SUMMER TANAGER remained at Roger Road Treatment plant through the
1st (Larry and Kathy Pratt).
SIERRA VISTA AREA
At least one #CLAY-COLORED SPARROW persisted through the 1st along the north
trail at the San Pedro River Inn (Michael Marsden).
SANTA CRUZ FLATS
A #"KRIDER'S" RED-TAILED HAWK was observed at Curry and Pretzer Roads on the
27th (Scott Schuette, Darlene Smyth and John Yerger). Twnty CRESTED
CARACARAS and two WHITE-TAILED KITES were observed over the flats on the
same date (arious observers).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*NEW* AVRA VALLEY WATEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: The facility is now closed to
birders due to the ongoing construction and might be closed until May 1st.
Updates will be added as they become available.
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.
CORONA DE TUCSON SEWAGE PONDS: Closed due to ongoing construction, perhaps
until spring 2007.
Thanks for your reports!
Keith Kamper